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:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place Flatbread on parchment paper and brush with olive oil.
  3. Layer sliced pear evenly across the top of the flatbread.
  4. Nestle in brie slices between the pears.
  5. Spoon cranberry sauce over the top in small dallops.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, toasted nuts, salt and pepper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the brie is melted and the edges are crisp.
  8. Drizzle with honey, add a few extra thyme leaves and slice to serve.