Description

These mini pizzas combine the creamy richness of Brie cheese with the tartness of dried cranberries and the crunch of toasted walnuts, all enhanced by a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a quick snack, these bite-sized pizzas are easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection for a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

Scale

Pizza 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pizzas.
Prepare Pizza Crusts: Arrange the mini pizza crusts or naan rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush each lightly with olive oil for crispiness.
Add Toppings: Layer the Brie cheese slices evenly on each crust, then sprinkle dried cranberries and chopped toasted walnuts over the top for texture and flavor.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until the Brie melts, becomes bubbly, and the crust edges turn golden brown.
Make Hot Honey: While the pizzas bake, mix honey with red pepper flakes in a small bowl to create a spicy-sweet drizzle.
Drizzle and Garnish: Once baked, immediately drizzle the hot honey mixture over the warm pizzas, garnish with fresh thyme leaves or baby arugula, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt, and serve right away to enjoy.

Notes

To toast walnuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Use mild Brie for a creamier flavor or opt for triple-cream Brie for extra richness.
Adjust red pepper flakes amount in hot honey drizzle to your preferred spice level.
Mini naan can be found in most grocery stores or substituted with small flatbreads or pita bread rounds.
Serve immediately after garnishing to maintain freshness and texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: mini pizza, brie pizza, cranberry pizza, appetizer, hot honey drizzle, toasted walnuts, easy pizza recipe, vegetarian pizza