Goat Cheese & Pear Flatbread (Printable)

Crisp base layered with tangy cheese, ripe pears, and sweet-spicy 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

# How To Make It:

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 mixing bowl, combine goat cheese and ricotta cheese. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
04 - Place flatbread on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over the flatbread 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 brown.
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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-quality but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The hot honey creates this addictive sweet-spicy moment that keeps you reaching for another slice.
  • Goat cheese and pears is a combination that just works, and somehow everyone feels fancy eating it.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on the caramelization time with the onions—they transform from sharp and raw into something almost candy-like, which completely changes the flatbread's flavor profile.
  • The hot honey works best when it's actually warm when it hits the flatbread, so time this step to finish just as you pull it from the oven.
03 -
  • Make the cheese spread and caramelize the onions ahead of time—they both keep well for a day and let you focus on assembly and baking when you're ready to serve.
  • If you can't find truly ripe pears, use crisp but mature ones and give them a tiny squeeze with lemon juice to brighten their flavor and slow browning.
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