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Perfect Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread with Balsamic Honey

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A quick and easy flatbread recipe combining salty prosciutto, sweet figs, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy balsamic honey glaze for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium store-bought flatbreads (8–10 inches) or homemade pizza dough rolled thin
  • 6–8 ripe fresh figs, sliced
  • 6–8 thin slices prosciutto (preferably Genoa)
  • 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (aged or smoked)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine honey and balsamic vinegar. Warm over low heat, stirring gently until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Rinse and pat dry figs, then slice into quarters or halves depending on size.
  4. Brush flatbread lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil on both sides.
  5. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake for 5-7 minutes until starting to crisp but not browned. Remove from oven.
  6. Evenly scatter crumbled goat cheese over flatbreads. Arrange sliced figs and prosciutto slices, tucking some fig pieces under prosciutto.
  7. Drizzle remaining olive oil and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and freshly ground black pepper over the top.
  8. Return flatbreads to oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes until edges are golden and cheese is slightly melted.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle balsamic honey glaze over each flatbread. Finish with a pinch of sea salt.
  10. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

If prosciutto crisps too quickly, tent flatbread with foil halfway through baking. Use ripe but firm figs to avoid sogginess. The balsamic honey glaze thickens as it cools, so serve soon after drizzling. For gluten-free, substitute flatbread with gluten-free crust or polenta base. Vegan adaptation replaces honey with maple syrup and uses vegan cheese or omits cheese.

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Keywords: fig flatbread, prosciutto flatbread, balsamic honey glaze, easy appetizer, quick flatbread recipe, goat cheese flatbread, savory sweet appetizer

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