Description
Mini Pizza with Brie, Cranberries & Toasted Walnuts is a gourmet-inspired pizza that combines creamy melted Brie, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy toasted walnuts, fragrant thyme, and a drizzle of hot honey on a crispy pizza or naan crust. Finished with optional balsamic glaze, these elegant mini pizzas are perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or quick dinner that’s ready in just over 20 minutes.
Ingredients
4 mini pizza crusts or naan rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 oz (140 g) Brie cheese, sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons hot honey
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
Flaky sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Brush each mini pizza crust or naan round with olive oil.
Arrange the Brie slices evenly over each crust.
Sprinkle with mozzarella if using.
Scatter the dried cranberries and toasted walnuts evenly over the pizzas.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crusts are crisp and the Brie is melted and creamy.
Remove from the oven and drizzle generously with hot honey.
Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired.
Finish with fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Serve immediately while hot and melty.
Notes
Toast the walnuts before using to enhance their flavor.
Hot honey is best added after baking for maximum flavor and shine.
Pecans or pistachios make excellent substitutes for walnuts.
Pair with a fresh green salad or soup for a complete meal.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven until crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean