Description
A festive flatbread with tangy cranberries, creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, and a sweet balsamic glaze, perfect for appetizers or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 pre-made flatbread or pizza crust (12-inch)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place flatbread on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half (about 8-10 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, toss cranberries with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over flatbread. Top with cranberry mixture and crumbled goat cheese. If using, add walnuts.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, top with fresh arugula, and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.