Pear and Brie Flatbread with Honey

Name: Pear and Brie Flatbread with Honey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 2 medium flatbreads or naans; 3 medium pears (sliced); 1 wedge brie cheese (rind on, room temperature); 1 tbsp honey; fresh thyme (optional)

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This pear and brie flatbread with honey is the epitome of a sweet-savory balance. Boasting with ripe pears, fresh brie cheese, and a drizzle of honey on flatbread. This flatbread is perfect for entertaining, a quick weeknight bite, or an impressive appetizer with absolute no fuss or stress.

pear and brie flatbread with honey and thyme on a serving platter.

There's nothing quite like a pear and brie flavor combination. I love using pears in recipes like a pear french toast casserole or in a spiced pear margarita, but this flatbread takes the W on flavor, balance, and texture.

TL; DR Summary - Pear and Brie Flatbread

👩🏼‍🍳 Cook Level: Easy/beginner
⏱️ Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
📖 Dietary Info: Dairy, gluten, honey
😋 Taste: Creamy, cheesy, savory, salty, sweet, umami
💖 Why You'll Love: This is a unique appetizer for holiday gatherings or family dinners. It's easily cut for sharing, and has a balance of flavors.
🍽️ Best Served With: This flatbread shines on its own but pairs perfectly with a fresh arugula salad, chicken tortellini in blush sauce, or make alongside a batch of my mini puff pastry hot dogs.

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TL; DR Summary - Pear and Brie Flatbread
Trusted Tips and Flatbread Reminders
The Main Ingredients
Recipe Swaps and Substitutions
How to make pear and brie flatbread
Mistakes I've Made (to avoid!)
Pear Flatbread with Brie FAQs
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Pear and Brie Flatbread with Honey

Trusted Tips and Flatbread Reminders

Cut the pears a little on the thicker side so that they don't completely fall apart when the flatbread breaks. Unlike making a pear and cinnamon crumble, we want the pears to hold up while it bakes.
As you add the brie cheese, spread the brie using your fingers and stretch it a little, then add the brie directly over the pears.
Keep the brie cheese out on the counter to come to room temperature before using.
Pre-bake the bread for a few minutes ahead of time. This will ensure that the flatbread gets even more crispy as it cooks.

The Main Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make a brie and pear flatbread with honey.

Flatbread - I really like using naan bread because it crisps well when baked, and holds up to the toppings.
Pears - I use Bartlett pears in all of my pear recipes, especially my pear french toast bake or as a pear compote for my cinnamon waffles with pear compote.
Brie - the creamy flavor of brie pairs and melts so well with the pears.
Honey - to add a little tang and sweetness to the flatbread.
Thyme - not fully necessary, but adds a little earthy flavor on top!

Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.

Recipe Swaps and Substitutions

Swap out brie for goat cheese or gorgonzola for a stronger flavor.
Try thinly sliced apples for a similar sweet touch instead of pears.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze instead of honey for a different tangy flavor profile.

How to make pear and brie flatbread

Step 1: Rinse the pears and slice into ¼" thin pieces.

Step 2: Slice the wedge of brie cheese into pieces, and separate and stretch a little.

Two flatbreads on a baking sheet with pears.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 400º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the flatbreads down onto the parchment and add the pears.

Step 4: Top the pears with the brie cheese and a sprinkle of the fresh thyme. Bake for 10-11 minutes.

Mistakes I've Made (to avoid!)

In one of my first recipe tests of this, I added way too much cheese and it made the bread soggy. Use just enough to cover the surface.
In a similar test, I added the honey too early and baked it, which was fine, but it tastes a lot better when added as a drizzle of garnish along with the tyme.
Do NOT use overripe pears as I did. The overripe pears will become too mealy and fall apart. Slightly soft, yet firm is the way to go here.

Pear Flatbread with Brie FAQs

How do I store this flatbread? Can I freeze it?

Wrap the remainder of the flatbread in aluminum foil or place into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To freeze this, use aluminum foil to wrap, then place in the freezer for up to two months. Thaw in the fridge overnight then bake OR add to the oven at 400º and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese bubbles.

What other fruits work on this flatbread aside from pears?

You can use thinly sliced apples, plums, peaches, nectarines, or apricots.

Can I use other bread side from naan bread?

Yes, you can use a traditional flatbread or pita bread, or you can use a puff pastry crust to make a pear-like tart similar to my asparagus and leek tart.

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