Description
Rustic cranberry and balsamic glazed flatbread whisks Mediterranean flavors into a delightful culinary journey. Crisp herbs and tangy glaze create a perfect harmony that will delight your palate with each savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made flatbread or pizza crust
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) shredded mozzarella or fontina cheese
Cheese Topping:
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) crumbled goat cheese (optional for added creaminess)
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) balsamic glaze
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh rosemary and thyme, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to 400°F (200°C) and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet for the flatbread creation.
- Delicately brush the flatbread surface with a light olive oil mist, ensuring an even coating that will enhance crispness and flavor.
- Spread a generous layer of cranberry sauce across the flatbread, carefully maintaining a small perimeter to prevent overflow during baking.
- Artfully drizzle balsamic glaze over the cranberry foundation, creating an elegant swirled pattern that promises tangy complexity.
- Distribute mozzarella and fontina cheese generously, allowing the shredded mixture to create a molten, creamy landscape across the flatbread surface.
- Crumble goat cheese strategically, providing pockets of rich, tangy contrast to the melted cheeses.
- Scatter thinly sliced red onions across the cheese layer, ensuring even distribution for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Lightly season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and fully melted, bubbling cheese.
- After removing from the oven, sprinkle freshly chopped rosemary and thyme to introduce aromatic herbaceous notes.
- Optional: Add a final delicate drizzle of balsamic glaze for an extra layer of sophisticated flavor.
- Slice into elegant portions and serve immediately while the flatbread remains warm and invitingly crisp.
Notes
- Make sure your flatbread is at room temperature to ensure even cooking and prevent soggy edges.
- Customize the cheese blend by mixing different varieties like sharp cheddar or blue cheese for added depth of flavor.
- Swap cranberry sauce with fig jam or caramelized onion spread for a unique twist on the original recipe.
- Toast herbs briefly before sprinkling to enhance their aromatic oils and intensify the overall taste profile of the flatbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg