Description
A delightful twist on pizza featuring creamy brie, sweet-tart cranberries, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle. Perfect for appetizers or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne)
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats.
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll each piece into a small round or oval about 6-8 inches in diameter.
- Place the dough rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each round lightly with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Distribute the brie slices evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle the dried cranberries and toasted walnuts over the brie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. Adjust the amount of hot honey to your preferred spice level. For extra savory flavor, add a sprinkle of rosemary or a few slices of prosciutto before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-American