Goat Cheese Pear Flatbread (Printable Version)

Crispy flatbread layered with tangy goat cheese, fresh pears, and caramelized onions finished with spicy honey drizzle.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 1 large store-bought or homemade flatbread, approximately 10 x 14 inches

→ Cheese & Dairy

02 - 5 ounces goat cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup ricotta cheese

→ Fruits

04 - 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Herbs & Garnish

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, optional

→ Hot Honey

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

→ Other

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add red onion and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and caramelized. Set aside.
03 - In a bowl, combine goat cheese and ricotta. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
04 - Place flatbread on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly spread the goat cheese mixture over the base.
05 - Arrange pear slices over the cheese. Top with caramelized onions and sprinkle with thyme leaves. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the flatbread is crisp and edges are golden.
07 - Meanwhile, in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently heat honey with chili flakes or hot sauce until warm and infused, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
08 - Remove flatbread from the oven. Drizzle hot honey generously over the top. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, if using. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means you can actually pull it off on a weeknight without stress.
  • The contrast of creamy cheese, crispy flatbread, and that hot honey drizzle creates a flavor combination that feels elegant but tastes effortless.
02 -
  • The pears must be ripe—rock hard ones won't work and will taste bitter and tough, so taste one first if you're unsure.
  • Drizzling the hot honey on immediately after the flatbread comes out of the oven is non-negotiable; the warmth of the flatbread is what makes the honey sink into all the crevices and warm the cheese.
03 -
  • Make sure your goat cheese is softened beforehand by leaving it on the counter for 10 minutes—it spreads like butter when it's ready.
  • The hot honey is the secret weapon that ties everything together; don't skip it or substitute it with cold honey drizzled on top.
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