Description
Savory Roasted Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese Flatbread brings Mediterranean warmth to classic holiday flavors. Rustic ingredients and tangy cheese create a perfect balance that satisfies seasonal cravings with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made flatbread or naan
- 3 ounces (85 grams) goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh cranberries
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) walnuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper to create an ideal roasting environment for the cranberries.
- Combine cranberries with olive oil, honey, and cinnamon, ensuring each berry is evenly coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Spread the seasoned cranberries across the lined baking sheet, allowing them space to caramelize and burst during roasting.
- Roast the cranberries for 10-12 minutes, watching them transform into glossy, slightly bubbled jewels with concentrated flavor.
- Transfer the flatbread onto a clean baking sheet, creating a canvas for the upcoming toppings.
- Generously scatter crumbled goat cheese across the flatbread surface, ensuring even distribution for balanced flavor.
- Sprinkle roasted cranberries over the cheese, creating vibrant pockets of sweet-tart intensity.
- Add chopped walnuts for a delightful crunch and layer fresh rosemary for an herbal undertone.
- Slide the prepared flatbread into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges turn golden and the cheese becomes delicately melted.
- Optional: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the finished flatbread for an additional layer of sophisticated flavor.
- Slice and serve warm, allowing the harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and herbal notes to shine.
Notes
- Experiment with different sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar to customize the roasted cranberries’ flavor profile.
- Toast walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty depth and create a more complex texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional flatbread with cauliflower or chickpea-based alternatives that maintain crispy edges.
- Create a dairy-free option by substituting goat cheese with vegan cashew cheese or nutritional yeast for similar creamy tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg