Description
Homemade rustic cranberry, caramelized onion, and goat cheese flatbread delivers Mediterranean magic on a single plate. Creamy goat cheese, tangy cranberries, and sweet caramelized onions create a perfect harmony you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package store-bought flatbread (or pizza dough)
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh cranberries, chopped
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) goat cheese, crumbled
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking.
- Transform raw onions into a rich, sweet delicacy by slowly caramelizing them in a skillet with olive oil, stirring periodically until they develop a deep golden hue.
- Enhance the caramelized onions with a splash of balsamic vinegar and honey, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify for a few additional minutes.
- Season the cranberries with a delicate sprinkle of salt and pepper, creating a balanced flavor profile.
- Arrange the flatbread or stretched pizza dough onto a baking sheet, creating a canvas for your culinary creation.
- Distribute the caramelized onions and seasoned cranberries evenly across the surface, ensuring a harmonious spread of ingredients.
- Generously crumble goat cheese over the prepared flatbread, adding a creamy and tangy dimension.
- Transfer the flatbread to the preheated oven, baking until the edges turn golden and crisp, and the cheese melts into a luxurious blanket.
- After removing from the oven, elevate the presentation by garnishing with freshly chopped rosemary or thyme, releasing aromatic herbs.
- Slice the flatbread into wedges and serve immediately to enjoy the optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Swap pizza dough for gluten-free alternatives like cauliflower crust or chickpea flatbread to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Caramelize onions slowly and patiently, stirring occasionally to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning.
- Add extra crunch by sprinkling toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds before baking for textural contrast.
- Experiment with different cheese variations like blue cheese or feta for unique flavor profiles that complement the tangy cranberries and sweet caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg