Pear, Brie and Cranberry Flatbread with Thyme
This quick and elegant winter-inspired recipe pairs sweet pear, creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, toasted nuts and a drizzle of honey on a crisp flatbread. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in.
Ingredients:
1 store bought flatbread or naan
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 ripe pear, thinly sliced (Use Bosc or Anjou Pears for best texture)
4oz. brie cheese, sliced
¼ Cup cranberry sauce, whole berry preferred
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 Tablespoons walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped
1 teaspoon honey, for drizzling
Pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place Flatbread on parchment paper and brush with olive oil.
- Layer sliced pear evenly across the top of the flatbread.
- Nestle in brie slices between the pears.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the top in small dallops.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme, toasted nuts, salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the brie is melted and the edges are crisp.
- Drizzle with honey, add a few extra thyme leaves and slice to serve.