This pear and brie flatbread 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 holiday appetizer with absolute no fuss or stress (hello Thanksgiving aesthetic).
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: 10 minutes (total time: 15 minutes)
- 🗝️ Key Ingredients: Flatbread, brie cheese, honey, thyme, pears
- 📖 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
- Pear and Brie Flatbread Tips & Reminders
- The Main Ingredients
- Recipe Swaps and Substitutions
- How to make a pear and brie flatbread
- Mistakes I've Made (to avoid!)
- Pear Flatbread with Brie FAQs
- These other amazing appetizers are perfect to pair this with
- Pear and Brie Flatbread with Honey
Pear and Brie Flatbread Tips & 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.
- Originally, I said to bring the brie to room temperature before slicing. I actually think having the cheese as cold as possible will work better here because if the cheese is too soft, it'll become to pliable and sticky. When slicing the brie, you want to have clean slices, so using slightly colder cheese will be easier to slice into.
- Pre-bake the bread for a few minutes ahead of time. This will ensure that the flatbread gets even more crispy as it bakes.
The Main Ingredients
- Flatbread - I really like using naan bread because it crisps well when baked, and holds up to the toppings. Other bread options you have include a traditional pizza flatbread or even a pita.
- Pears - I use Bartlett pears in all of my pear recipes, including 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 a 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.
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 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 of the bread and the pears. I also suggest adding the pears first and then layering the brie on top so that there's layers of flavor in every bite.
- 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 thyme.
- 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. Very ripe pears will have bruise marks on them and look very yellow and brown on the outside. Perfectly ripe pears will have some slight resistance when pressed with a finger, but will also be slightly more green than yellow.
Pear Flatbread with Brie FAQs
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.
You can use thinly sliced apples, plums, peaches, nectarines, or apricots.
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.
These other amazing appetizers are perfect to pair this with
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Pear and Brie Flatbread with Honey
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 medium flatbreads or naans
- 3 medium pears sliced
- 1 wedge brie cheese rind on, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon honey
- fresh thyme optional
Instructions
- Rinse the pears and slice into ¼" thin pieces.
- Slice the wedge of brie cheese into pieces, and separate and stretch a little.
- Preheat the oven to 400º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the flatbreads down onto the parchment and add the pears.
- Top the pears with the brie cheese and a sprinkle of the fresh thyme. Bake for 10-11 minutes.
Brianna C says
Made this recipe for Friendsgiving, and it was such a hit! So simple but sooo delicious!
Morgan Peaceman says
Hi Brianna! Thank you so much for that feedback, happy you enjoyed for Friendsgiving!
Sonya Flores says
Loved. It! Simple ingredients making an elevated dish!
Ariel says
Made this as an appetizer for a holiday dinner and it was delicious and so easy! Got so many compliments and everyone asked for the recipe. 10/10 will absolutely make it again!
Morgan Peaceman says
Yay!!! This is so perfect for the holiday!