Jones Family farms

Balsamic Strawberry and Mozzarella Flatbread

Mar 9 2010

This savory fruit pizza makes the perfect summer appetizer

Ingredients: 

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar reduction
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 flatbread rounds, whole wheat or white, approximately 8" in diameter
extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
coarse salt
1 1/2 cups of ping-pong sized mozzarella balls
5 leaves fresh basil
 

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, or preheat the grill to medium. Combine the strawberries, vinegar, and a few grinds of pepper in a medium mixing bowl and let stand at room temperature for at least 5 (and up to 30) minutes.
2. Brush the flatbread lightly on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt to taste. Place on a baking sheet and heat in the oven 2 minutes to soften; or place flat-breads directly on the heated grill for 2 minutes to soften and toast slightly. Remove, cut in quarters and return to baking sheet.
3. Slice the mozzarella into 1/2-inch-thick slices, pat the cheese dry to remove any excess moisture.
4. Layer 3 to 4 mozzarella slices on the toasted flatbread quarters, and return to the oven until the cheese is puffy, about 2 minutes; or, place flatbread quarters directly on the grill and close the lid until the cheese is puffy, about 2 minutes. You may have to pat the cheese dry. The cheese may get a few toasty brown spots, but watch carefully to prevent over-browning.
5. Finely chop the basil leaves and stir gently into the strawberries. When the flatbread quarters come out of the oven or off the grill, spoon the strawberry mixture over the cheese and serve immediately.