🍯 Crispy Flatbread with Brie, Cranberries & Toasted Walnuts with Hot Honey Drizzle
A beautifully balanced dish—crunchy, creamy, tangy, and sweet with just the right amount of heat. This flatbread delivers texture and flavor in every bite and is perfect for holiday spreads or cozy nights in.
📋 Ingredients:
- 2 flatbreads or naan
- 6 oz brie cheese, sliced (rind on or off—your choice)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1–2 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey + chili flakes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place flatbreads on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Top each flatbread with sliced brie, evenly distributing across the surface.
- Sprinkle with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the flatbread are crisp and golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
- Slice and serve warm.
📝 Notes:
- Rind-on Brie melts beautifully and adds earthy flavor, but feel free to remove if preferred.
- Use naan, pita, or store-bought flatbread—whatever you have on hand.
- Try maple syrup instead of honey for a fall twist.
- Hot honey can be homemade: mix honey with red pepper flakes and warm gently.
💡 Tips:
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3–5 minutes for deeper flavor before adding.
- Add a thin layer of fig or cranberry jam under the cheese for extra richness.
- Want it spicier? Add thin slices of fresh chili or a pinch of cayenne before baking.
- Great with a chilled white wine or sparkling cider.
🍽️ Servings:
2–4 servings as a main, 4–6 servings as an appetizer.
⚖️ Nutritional Info (Per Serving – Approx. for 1/4 of recipe):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fat: 20g
- Sugar: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
(Exact values depend on brand of flatbread and brie.)
✅ Benefits:
- Quick & Elegant: Ready in 15 minutes with gourmet presentation.
- Flavor Balance: Sweet, salty, creamy, nutty, and spicy.
- Customizable: Swap in apples, pears, blue cheese, pecans, or arugula.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Great for entertaining, date nights, or solo treats.
❓ Q&A:
Q: Can I use goat cheese instead of Brie?
A: Yes! Goat cheese offers a tangy twist and pairs well with cranberries and honey.
Q: How do I make it ahead?
A: Assemble everything except the honey drizzle, cover, and refrigerate. Bake when ready and add honey just before serving.
Q: Is it vegetarian?
A: Yes, as long as your brie and hot honey contain no animal-derived enzymes or additives.
Q: What’s the best wine pairing?
A: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or sparkling rosé works wonderfully.