Goat Cheese Pear Flatbread (Printable Version)

Crispy flatbread topped with goat cheese, pears, caramelized onions, walnuts, and spicy honey drizzle.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 1 large store-bought or homemade flatbread, approximately 12 by 8 inches
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Cheese & Dairy

03 - 5 ounces goat cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

→ Vegetables & Fruit

05 - 1 large ripe pear, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Nuts & Seeds

07 - 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Hot Honey

08 - 3 tablespoons honey
09 - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Sriracha or chili flakes, to taste

→ Herbs & Seasoning

10 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
04 - Arrange the caramelized onions and pear slices evenly over the cheese mixture. Scatter chopped walnuts and thyme leaves on top. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
05 - Place the flatbread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is warmed through.
06 - While baking, combine honey and hot sauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Warm for 10 to 15 seconds and stir to blend. Adjust spice level to your preference.
07 - Remove flatbread from the oven. Drizzle generously with hot honey. Garnish with additional thyme if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks fancy enough to serve at a dinner party but honestly takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • The contrast between creamy, sweet, savory, and spicy in one bite keeps you coming back for another slice.
02 -
  • Softening your cheeses ahead of time prevents lumps and makes spreading a breeze rather than a wrestling match.
  • Don't skip the caramelizing step for the onions—the concentrated sweetness is what makes this flatbread taste restaurant-quality and not just thrown together.
03 -
  • If your goat cheese is cold from the fridge, let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes before mixing with cream cheese, or you'll spend way too much energy stirring and get frustrated.
  • The hot honey is the showstopper, so don't be timid with it—drizzle generously and let some of it pool slightly in the corners and crevices of the flatbread where it can soak in.
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