Crispy flatbread topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet caramelized onions, honey, and chili flakes. An elegant appetizer ready in under an hour.
# Components:
→ Flatbread Base
01 - 1 large thin pizza crust or flatbread, store-bought or homemade, approximately 8.8 ounces
→ Goat Cheese Spread
02 - 7 ounces soft goat cheese, at room temperature
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, optional for extra creaminess
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Caramelized Onions
06 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon sugar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
→ Toppings
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, adjustable to taste
13 - Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil. Add sliced onions and salt, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes until softened. Add sugar and continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized. Stir in balsamic vinegar and cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, combine goat cheese with cream cheese if using, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth and fully blended.
04 - Place flatbread on prepared baking sheet. Evenly spread goat cheese mixture over surface, leaving a small border around edges.
05 - Distribute caramelized onions evenly over the cheese layer.
06 - Drizzle honey over the flatbread and sprinkle chili flakes across the top.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are crisp and cheese is warmed through.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh thyme leaves, slice into portions, and serve warm.
