The perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory that will have your guests begging for the recipe. Between the charred peaches and the kick from the garlic pesto, it’s a total flavor explosion!
Spicy Garlic Pesto
2 cloves garlic
1/2 lemon
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 jalapeño, chopped
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup olive oil
Handful of pine nuts (optional)
Pesto Directions:
Chop: In a blender, add the garlic, parsley, and jalapeño. Pulse until roughly chopped.
Emulsify: Add the lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and pine nuts.
Smooth: Blend again until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency.
Store: Use immediately or store in an airtight jar.
Flatbread Assembly
1 yellow peach, sliced
Castello Creamy Havarti Cheese
Flatbread of choice
Spicy Garlic Pesto (prepared above)
Fresh arugula
Hot honey
Walnuts (optional)
Flatbread Directions:
Grill: Sear peach slices over high heat until distinct grill marks appear. Remove quickly and set on a cooling rack to prevent them from getting too mushy.
Prep: Slice your flatbread into squares and spread a generous layer of the Spicy Garlic Pesto over each piece.
Layer: Shred plenty of the Creamy Havarti over the pesto and arrange the grilled peach slices on top.
Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Garnish: Remove from the oven and top with fresh arugula and crunchy walnuts.
Finish: Drizzle with hot honey and a final sprinkle of shredded Havarti. Serve while hot and melty!