Mini Brie, Cranberry, and Toasted Walnut Pizza with Hot Honey Drizzle Recipe
These Mini Pizzas with Brie, Cranberries, and Toasted Walnuts offer a delightful combination of creamy, sweet, and savory flavors, enhanced by a spicy hot honey drizzle. Perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or a light snack, these easy-to-make bites bring together melty Brie cheese, tart dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of fresh herbs on a crisp mini pizza crust or naan base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 mini pizzas (serves 4 as appetizers) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 mini pizza crusts or naan rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Toppings
- 5 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
Hot Honey Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish
- Fresh thyme leaves or baby arugula, for garnish
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the mini pizzas.
- Prepare the crusts: Place the mini naan or pizza crusts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each crust lightly with olive oil to help them crisp up and add flavor.
- Add toppings: Arrange slices of Brie cheese evenly over each crust. Then sprinkle dried cranberries and chopped toasted walnuts on top to create a perfect balance of sweet and crunchy textures.
- Bake the pizzas: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the Brie has melted, is bubbly, and the edges of the crust are golden brown.
- Prepare hot honey drizzle: While the pizzas bake, combine honey and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Stir well to infuse the honey with a mild spicy kick.
- Drizzle and garnish: Once the pizzas are baked, immediately drizzle the hot honey mixture over them while still warm. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves or baby arugula and finish with a pinch of sea salt for added flavor.
- Serve: Serve the mini pizzas immediately to enjoy the melted Brie and warm honey drizzle at their best.
Notes
- To toast walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Use naan rounds for a thicker, chewier base, or mini pizza crusts for a crisper texture depending on your preference.
- The hot honey drizzle can be adjusted in spiciness by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- These mini pizzas are best served fresh but can be reheated briefly in an oven to maintain crispness.
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