Quick & Creamy Cranberry Brie Flatbread Recipe
This Quick + Creamy Cranberry Brie Flatbread is a delightful, easy-to-make appetizer or snack that combines the smooth richness of mascarpone and brie cheese with the tart freshness of cranberries and aromatic rosemary. Baked until golden and gooey, these flatbreads offer a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and savory flavors with a crisp base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 flatbreads (serves 2 to 4 as an appetizer) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread Base
- 1 package (2 per package) Na’an style flatbreads (Stonefire brand, rectangular shaped flatbreads recommended)
Cheese and Spread
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 6 ounces brie cheese, rind removed
Fruit and Herbs
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped finely
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a sheet pan large enough to accommodate both flatbreads. Alternatively, use two smaller sheet pans.
- Assemble Flatbreads: On each flatbread, spread 1 tablespoon of mascarpone evenly. Break the brie cheese into smaller pieces and distribute 3 ounces on each flatbread. Sprinkle each with ¼ cup of fresh cranberries and evenly distribute half of the chopped fresh rosemary over each.
- Bake: Place the flatbreads in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Bake until the cheese is browned and melted, gooey in texture, and the bottom of the flatbread is crisp.
Notes
- Removing the rind from the brie helps create a smoother texture when melted.
- Use fresh cranberries for the best tart flavor contrast; dried cranberries will alter the taste and texture.
- Be sure to finely chop the rosemary leaves to distribute the aroma and flavor evenly.
- The baking time can vary slightly depending on your oven and flatbread thickness; keep an eye on the cheese to avoid burning.
Keywords: cranberry brie flatbread, quick appetizer, mascarpone flatbread, holiday snack, creamy cheese flatbread, rosemary flatbread
