Crispy flatbread with goat cheese, pears, caramelized onions, walnuts, and spicy honey drizzle.
# What You'll Need:
→ Flatbread Base
01 - 1 large store-bought or homemade flatbread, approximately 12 x 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, adjusted to taste
→ Herbs & Seasoning
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus additional for garnish
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add red onion slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and deeply caramelized, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, combine softened goat cheese and cream cheese, mixing until smooth and fully integrated.
04 - Spread cheese mixture evenly over flatbread, leaving a small border around edges. Layer caramelized onions and pear slices evenly over cheese. Scatter chopped walnuts and thyme leaves across the surface. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
05 - Place assembled flatbread on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden brown and cheese is warmed through.
06 - While flatbread bakes, combine honey and hot sauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Warm for 10 to 15 seconds and stir until well combined. Adjust spice level according to preference.
07 - Remove flatbread from oven. Drizzle generously with hot honey. Garnish with additional thyme leaves if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
