Low-Carb Caramelized Onion, Pear and Brie Flatbread
This low-carb caramelized onion, pear and brie flatbread recipe combines savory and sweet flavors to make the best flatbread ever! It has the gorgeous thin flatbread low-carb eaters have been waiting for! Nobody will know that it’s low-carb. They will just keep asking for more! Atkins, low-carb, ketogenic, diabetic, and Banting diet friendly.
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Cut two pieces of parchment paper about 2 inches larger than a 12 inch pizza pan.
Prepare a double boiler. A pot partially filled with water with a mixing bowl that fits on top works perfectly. Over high heat, bring the water in the pot to a simmer, then turn heat to low.
Add the mozzarella cheese, almond flour, cream cheese, salt and dried thyme to the "bowl" part of the double boiler. Place the bowl over the pot of simmering water and stir ingredients continuously. Be careful not to get burned by the steam. I hold the bowl with a silicone oven mit.
As the cheese melts, the ingredients will start holding together. When it develops a "doughy" appearance, remove from heat and turn onto a piece of parchment paper.
Kneed the dough to completely mix the ingredients.
Form dough into a ball, then pat into a disk in the center of the parchment paper. Place the other piece of parchment paper on top and roll out the dough into a 12 inch circle using a rolling pin.
Remove the top sheet of parchment paper. Place the lower sheet containing the dough onto the pizza pan. Using a fork, gently puncture the dough all over to prevent large bubbles from forming.
Place pizza pan in preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until it turns golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove and place pan on a cooling rack.
Decrease oven heat setting to 350ºF.
For the topping
Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
When butter stops bubbling, add red onions. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
Cook onions, stirring frequently until they begin to brown on the edges. Turn heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep brown and caramelized. Add the vinegar a stir a few minutes or until it reaches a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and spread evenly over the flatbread.
Arrange the pear and brie cheese over the caramelized onions. Sprinkle with the fresh thyme leaves and lightly with sea salt and pepper.
Place flatbread in the oven and bake 5- 8 minutes, checking frequently, until the cheese has melted.
Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb Caramelized Onion, Pear and Brie Flatbread
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 280Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 53mg18%
Sodium 443mg19%
Potassium 151mg4%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 41%1%
Vitamin C 1%1%
Calcium 79%8%
Iron 1%6%
Net Carbs 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.