Description
Rustic cranberry & balsamic glazed flatbread merges tangy sweetness with Mediterranean flair, creating a gourmet canvas of culinary delight. Herb-infused and elegantly simple, this flatbread invites you to savor complex flavors in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 flatbread or pizza crust
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 g) crumbled goat cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish and Optional Topping:
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
- Arugula (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper or positioning a pizza stone inside during preheating.
- Create a vibrant glaze by whisking cranberry sauce and balsamic vinegar until thoroughly combined, developing a complex sweet-tangy flavor profile.
- Carefully spread the cranberry-balsamic mixture across the flatbread surface, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Distribute mozzarella cheese evenly, then crumble goat cheese strategically for textural contrast and rich flavor depth.
- Scatter thinly sliced red onions across the cheese layer, maximizing flavor distribution and visual appeal.
- Season the flatbread with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance overall taste.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts completely, edges turn golden crisp, and crust develops a tempting crunch.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with fragrant rosemary or thyme sprigs, adding a fresh herbal dimension.
- Optional: Scatter fresh arugula leaves over the hot flatbread for a peppery, bright finish.
- Slice into wedges and serve piping hot, allowing the melted cheese and aromatic herbs to tantalize the senses.
Notes
- Customize the glaze by mixing different fruit preserves like raspberry or fig with balsamic for unique flavor variations.
- Swap traditional flatbread with gluten-free alternatives or cauliflower crust to accommodate dietary restrictions without losing taste complexity.
- Toast nuts like pine nuts or walnuts before sprinkling on top to elevate the nutty undertones and add delightful crunch to the flatbread.
- Experiment with dairy-free cheese options like cashew or almond-based alternatives to make the recipe vegan-friendly while maintaining a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg