Description
Sumptuous fig, brie & caramelized onion flatbread brings Mediterranean charm to your table. Balsamic glaze adds elegant complexity, promising a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Festive Toppings:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) dried figs, chopped
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Base:
- 1 sheet puff pastry or flatbread base
Caramelization and Glaze:
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Gently unfurl the puff pastry onto a clean baking sheet, creating an even surface for layering delectable ingredients.
- Initiate the caramelization process by slowly sautéing thinly sliced onions in olive oil, stirring periodically until they transform into a rich, golden-brown delicacy with deep, sweet undertones.
- Meticulously distribute creamy Brie cheese across the pastry landscape, ensuring an even coverage that promises melty indulgence.
- Cascade the caramelized onions over the cheese, creating a savory foundation for the next layer of flavor.
- Strategically place chopped figs across the surface, allowing their natural sweetness to complement the savory elements.
- Delicately season the assembled flatbread with a whisper of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Craft a luxurious balsamic glaze by whisking together balsamic vinegar and honey until they meld into a glossy, rich drizzle.
- Elegantly stream the balsamic mixture over the prepared flatbread, ensuring an artistic and even distribution.
- Position the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C), allowing the flatbread to transform for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn golden and the Brie becomes irresistibly molten.
- As a final flourish, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves across the surface, adding a fragrant herbal note before serving.
Notes
- Swap Brie with dairy-free cheese for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy texture.
- Use gluten-free puff pastry or cauliflower crust to accommodate wheat sensitivities.
- Add a pinch of sugar to accelerate browning and enhance natural sweetness during cooking process.
- Toast thyme leaves briefly before garnishing to release deeper aromatic oils and elevate overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg