Description
This Blueberry Flatbread with Goat Cheese is a delightful and quick-to-make appetizer or light meal featuring tangy goat cheese, fresh blueberries, and a touch of sweetness from apricot jam and honey, all atop a crispy flatbread crust garnished with fresh mint and a hint of lemon zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread Base
- 2 flatbread crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Toppings
- 4–6 tablespoons apricot jam
- Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 8 oz. plain goat cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4–6 tablespoons honey
- A small handful fresh mint leaves, julienne cut
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Flatbread Crust: Make the quick 5-minute flatbread dough as per the recipe and par-bake it, or opt to use two store-bought flatbread crusts for convenience.
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to a high temperature of 500 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure a crispy crust and properly melted toppings.
- Brush with Olive Oil and Add Jam: Lightly brush both flatbread crusts with olive oil, then evenly spread the apricot jam and sprinkle the lemon zest over each crust to add a bright and sweet base.
- Apply Goat Cheese: Divide the goat cheese evenly over the two flatbreads, distributing it uniformly to allow for creamy texture in every bite.
- Add Blueberries: Scatter the fresh blueberries evenly across each flatbread, complementing the tangy cheese with fruity bursts.
- Bake Flatbread: Place the flatbreads in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges of the crust turn golden brown and the toppings are bubbling.
- Broil for Crispness: Switch the oven to broil and broil the flatbreads for 1 to 2 minutes to achieve a nicely browned and crisp finish on the edges.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, drizzle honey over the flatbreads, sprinkle the julienned fresh mint leaves and kosher salt to taste, then slice and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can make the flatbread dough from scratch or use store-bought crusts for ease and time savings.
- Adjust the amount of apricot jam and honey based on your preference for sweetness.
- Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the best texture and sweetness.
- Monitor the broiling step carefully to avoid burning.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute goat cheese with vegan cheese and honey with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Blueberry flatbread, goat cheese flatbread, fruity flatbread, appetizer, easy flatbread recipe, sweet and savory flatbread
