Description
This Crispy Flatbread with Brie, Cranberries, and Toasted Almonds is a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. Featuring a crispy flatbread base topped with creamy Brie cheese, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy toasted almonds, and a drizzle of honey, this recipe balances savory and sweet flavors with a touch of fresh rosemary for added aroma and complexity.
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread Base
- 1 large flatbread (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Sea salt to taste
Toppings
- 8 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the flatbread.
- Prepare Flatbread: If you’re using store-bought flatbread, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. For homemade dough, shape it into a thin round or rectangle and place it on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the flatbread to enhance crispiness during baking.
- Add Brie Cheese: Arrange the sliced Brie cheese evenly across the flatbread surface, leaving a small border around the edges for easier handling.
- Sprinkle Cranberries: Generously spread dried cranberries on top of the Brie to add sweetness and a chewy texture.
- Add Toasted Almonds: Distribute the toasted sliced almonds evenly over the cranberries and cheese for added crunch.
- Optional Rosemary: Sprinkle chopped fresh rosemary over the toppings for a fragrant, savory note, if desired.
- Drizzle Honey: Drizzle honey over the entire flatbread allowing it to soak into the toppings and enhance the sweet-savory balance.
- Season with Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle sea salt on top to elevate all flavors.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the Brie is melted and the flatbread turns golden and crispy.
- Cool: Remove the flatbread from the oven and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought flatbread for a quick version, or make your favorite homemade dough for a personalized touch.
- To toast almonds, dry roast them in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and aromatic, stirring frequently.
- Fresh rosemary is optional but recommended for additional flavor complexity.
- This flatbread is best enjoyed warm, freshly baked.
- For added texture, consider adding a pinch of cracked black pepper along with the sea salt.
