What is it about fresh summer berries? Their gorgeous deep red, purple and pink colors? That sweet juiciness that just doesn’t even compare to off-season berries? Even the smell of summer berries just can’t be beat. It’s an amazing combination of all the things, and when June rolls around we go berry-crazy! This Berry, Basil and Goat Cheese Flatbread with Balsamic Glaze is a recipe you’ll want to try ASAP.
So, back to this awesome Berry, Basil and Goat Cheese Flatbread with Balsamic Glaze. The sweet berries, tangy balsamic and creamy goat cheese combine to create an amazing topping for a flatbread. You could cut this into small pieces and serve it as an appetizer at a summer party, or make this an easy and light lunch. Either way, you’ll want to make it again and again!
To keep this simple and quick, I’ve started with a prebaked flatbread crust. There are lots of options available, usually by the deli department of the grocery store. Light, whole wheat, low-carb…choose the option you like best, or bake your own crust using a pizza dough recipe. Sometimes I make pizza dough in my bread machine, but when I’m pressed for timt, I like this one over at All Recipes.
Preheat the oven to 450° F. Place the flatbread on a sheet pan and brush or mist the crust lightly with olive oil. Wash and pat dry the berries and basil. Slice the strawberries into thin circles. Then chop, slice or snip the basil into thin strips. I used the Kitchen IQ Pizza and Herb (2 in 1) tool to slice the basil. It has 2 blades to chop herbs, and can also be used as a pizza cutter. It’s so easy to use and dishwasher safe…2 important factors for me when it comes to kitchen tools!
Arrange the berries on the crust and add the chopped the basil. Then sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese on top and bake for 5 minutes. While the flatbread is baking, make the balsamic glaze. Just cook the vinegar over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it reduces and thickens. Remove from stove to cool slightly.
Once the flatbread is out of the oven, drizzle with the balasamic glaze. Slice into pieces and serve!
Congratulations to the winner of the Kitchen IQ Giveaway Winner!
- 2 flatbread crusts
- 1 c. strawberries, washed and sliced
- 1/2 c. blueberries, washed
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
- 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
- 2/3 c. balsamic vinegar
- Preheat the oven the 450° F.
- Place the flatbread on a sheet pan and brush or mist the crust lightly with olive oil.
- Wash and pat dry the berries and basil. Slice the berries into thin circles. Chop, slice or snip the basil into thin strips.
- Arrange the berries on the crust and add the chopped the basil; sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese.
- Bake for 5 – 8 minutes.
- While the flatbread is baking, make the balsamic glaze Cook the vinegar over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it reduces and thickens. Remove from stove to cool slightly.
- Once the flatbread is out of the oven, drizzle with the balasamic glaze.
- Slice into pieces and serve!
The Preserves Project may or may not have received the same product or compensation for the giveaway post. The opinions on the product are solely that of The Preserves Project and are in no way influenced by the Sponsor or company or by any other party. All opinions are 100% my own. This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end June 10, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.
Your photos are beautiful and this flatbread looks delicious! We have a strawberry patch growing in our backyard, so I’m all about using up our “local” fruit. 🙂
Oh my delicious!! This looks and sounds incredible! I would love to find gluten free flatbread to try this with!
The giveaway entry form is not showing up. I use Chrome but also tried it in IE and Firefox. I’d love to win this zester.
Hi Sarah…I’m sorry about that! I’ve corrected the problem and you should be able to submit your entry now! Thanks for checking out the blog and giveaway!
Looks tasty! I love anything with balsamic vinegar!
Oh my gosh, this looks great!! I have to give it a try eventually <3
This looks delicious! A great summertime diner ????
This looks delicious!! Love your blog!
Yum! This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Basil and goat cheese are two of my favorite things to eat. This looks so yummy!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
Stacy, this is amazing! I recently made a toast with berries and cheese. Similar to yours and I loved it! This flatbread looks right up my alley!
Stacy this looks SO yummy!!! I’ve had a salad with these ingredients, but this is such a cool spin – can’t wait to try it!!
This look mouth-water and amazing!! A really easy recipe. xx
This looks so good! Flatbreads are my favorite summer lunch. They’re so delicious, but still light and don’t leave you feeling horribly bloated. I’ll definitely have to try this one out!
Looks amazing! I love goat cheese with berries and basil totally kicks it up a notch!
Nellwyn | http://www.thecardinalpress.com
These look so yummy!! Must give it a try next weekend :)!!
Oh my gosh, this looks amazing!
This looks fabulous! I must give this one a try!
You never cease to amaze me with your recipes! Yum!!
Oh my! This isn’t a combination I would ever think to put together, but it looks great!