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Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate from www.seasonedsprinkles.com

Something about the holidays makes me want to be all fancy. If you know me in real life and not just because you hang out with me on the internet, then you know I am probably the least fancy of all the people.

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

I mean I wear pajamas literally round the clock. And dressing up for me 90 percent of the time is leggings or athleisure.

The other 9.99 percent of dressing up for me happens during the holiday season. My husband’s work Christmas party and Christmas eve are little black dress occasions. Normally with a little extra sparkle. Because I LOVE sparkle. And the holidays are all about sparkle.

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

And this holiday goat cheese flatbread with honey balsamic cranberries and pomegranate is sparkly and dressed up. Something about the blend of ingredients and the pretty little pomegranate jewels just screams December to me. And the rosemary sprigs remind me of little Christmas trees. Plus the smell piney and just absolutely delicious. Mmmm.

The great thing about this appetizer besides well everything is that it looks fabulous and fancy but in real life it’s low maintenance. Just like me at the holidays. I only LOOK all fancy but so low maintenance.

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

I mean this holiday goat cheese flatbread is so easy. You just brush the crust with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and rosemary.

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Then you crisp it up in the oven. While it’s crisping, you put together the honey balsamic cranberries, which are just honey, balsamic vinegar, and cranberries. It’s basically my honey balsamic reduction from my shrimp caprese salad with cranberries. And it’s one of my favorite things ever. Savory, sweet, and tart all at the same time.

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Crisp up the oil and herb brushed flatbread.

After the flatbread crust is crispy, I sprinkled Joan of Arc® Goat Cheese on top and put it back in the oven to melt. Have you ever tried Joan of Arc® Goat Cheese? It’s mild and nutty so it’s perfect for a goat cheese beginner. Yet it still has the subtle tangy undertones that let you know it’s goat cheese. You can find out more here.

After the goat cheese is melted, I just topped the crust with the cranberries. Then on went more cheese. I finished it with a crumble of walnuts for crunch, some pretty pomegranate jewels for a little more sweet and tart flavor, drizzled on honey and sprinkled on more rosemary.

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

The result? Holiday ready goodness in under 20 minutes. Now if only I could be dressed and ready for every holiday party and look that pretty in under 20 minutes.

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

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Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Holiday Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate

Goat Cheese Flatbread with Honey Balsamic Cranberries and Pomegranate makes the perfect appetizer for easy holiday entertaining.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 flatbread
Author: Seasoned Sprinkles

Ingredients

  • 1 large flatbread crust
  • 3 tbs of olive oil
  • 1/2 tbs of fresh rosemary chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup of Joan of Arc® Goat Cheese shreds

For the honey balsamic cranberries

  • 8 ounces of fresh of cranberries
  • 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup of honey divided

To assemble flatbread

  • 1/4 cup of Joan of Arc® Goat Cheese
  • arils from 1/2 a pomegranate
  • 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 tbs of fresh rosemary chopped plus 3 whole rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Combine olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary into a small bowl. Brush onto the flatbread crust using a pastry brush. Place directly onto an oven rack and bake the crust for 8- 10 minutes, depending on how crispy you want the crust. Sprinkle on the cheese and bake for an additional 2-4 minutes, just to melt the cheese. Remove from oven.
  • While the crust is baking, combine the cranberries, balsamic vinegar, and half of the honey in a small sauce pan. Cook over medium heat, until the cranberries just plump and barely burst. Stir frequently. Remove from heat and stir in rest of honey.
  • Spoon the cranberries evenly on the crust while they are warm. Sprinkle additional goat cheese on top. Finish by evenly sprinkling on walnuts, pomegranate arils and rosemary. If desired, top with whole fresh rosemary sprigs and drizzle with a touch of extra honey.
  • Enjoy.

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Serving: 8slices
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  1. Patti says:

    These look soooo good. I’m looking for some interesting appetizers to serve on Christmas Eve. I think I found a good one here. Thanks!

  2. Beth Eaton says:

    This looks delicious! I just started enjoying goat cheese after not having a like for it. I’m going to be trying this one!

  3. Christine says:

    I am going to be pinning this! This looks so good and I will be making it for the holidays. I love goat cheese but have never seen it packaged as shredded. I will have to start looking for it. Yummy!

  4. Joanna Clute says:

    What a delicious holiday recipe. I would eat it throughout the year as well!

  5. Liz Diaz says:

    I have never really been a big fan of goat cheese, but this recipe looks delicious! I will definitely try these out. I love flatbread recipes! Very pretty images by the way! ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Marissa says:

    Wow, this looks amazing! I feel like they would serve this in a restaurant.

  7. What a great app for the holidays! It looks so good, I might have to make it this weekend! All tasty ingredeints, and so pretty, too!

  8. Jolina says:

    These are perfect for the holidays! I’ve been looking for an easy recipe that uses pomegranate, found it ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Leah says:

    These flatbreads sound amazing! What great holiday flavors on here, and it would be perfect for a party!

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