Goat Cheese & Pear Flatbread with Hot Honey (Printer-friendly)

Crisp flatbread with creamy goat cheese, ripe pears, caramelized onions, and spicy-sweet honey drizzle

# What You’ll Need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 1 large store-bought or homemade flatbread, approximately 10 by 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 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.
09 - Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
  • The sweet-spicy honey drizzle hits that perfect balance that keeps people reaching for another slice.
  • It works as an appetizer, light lunch, or even a fancy snack plated up for guests.
02 -
  • Don't skip the caramelizing step for the onions—those 7 minutes of patient cooking unlock a sweetness that makes the whole dish sing.
  • The pears will cook slightly in the oven and become even softer, so pick ones that are ripe but not mushy to start with.
03 -
  • The flatbread edges are where the crispiness lives, so don't be shy about letting them get a little darker than you think—it adds texture and flavor.
  • Drizzle the hot honey right after it comes out of the oven while everything is still warm; the heat helps the flavors meld together in those first few minutes.
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