Description
Savory “Caramelized Onion, Fig, and Blue Cheese Flatbread” delivers Mediterranean-inspired comfort with luxurious layers of sweet and tangy flavors. Crisp flatbread becomes a delectable canvas for complex ingredients that invite palates on a delightful culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Toppings:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh figs, sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) goat cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base:
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Set the oven to a scorching 475°F (245°C) for optimal flatbread crispiness.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing onions until they transform into a rich, golden-brown caramel color, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Enhance the caramelized onions with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, stirring until the mixture becomes glossy and deeply concentrated, then season with salt and pepper.
- Stretch the pizza dough across a baking sheet or pizza stone, creating a thin, even canvas, and delicately brush with remaining olive oil.
- Generously distribute the luxurious caramelized onions across the dough, maintaining a slight border for a perfect crispy edge.
- Artfully arrange sliced figs and crumbled blue cheese over the onion layer, followed by optional dollops of creamy goat cheese.
- Slide the flatbread into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust achieves a golden-brown hue and cheeses melt into a tantalizing blend.
- Extract from the oven and garnish with fragrant fresh thyme leaves for an aromatic finish.
- Slice into rustic portions and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Slice caramelized onions uniformly to ensure even cooking and perfect texture throughout the flatbread.
- Use ripe, fresh figs for maximum sweetness and balanced flavor profile with tangy blue cheese.
- Choose a high-quality pizza dough or make homemade for a more authentic and crispy crust experience.
- Experiment with alternative cheeses like gorgonzola or aged cheddar for different flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg