Turkey, brie & cranberry Wellington

Health score
31%
Turkey, brie & cranberry Wellington
125 min.
8
1207kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking to impress your family and friends with a show-stopping dish this season, look no further than our Turkey, Brie & Cranberry Wellington. This delicious twist on the classic Wellington combines tender turkey breasts, rich brie cheese, and tangy cranberry sauce, all wrapped in flaky all-butter puff pastry. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe strikes a beautiful balance between savory and sweet, making it a crowd-pleaser for lunch or dinner.

The preparation of this dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Imagine slicing into a golden-brown pastry to reveal the succulent turkey and oozing brie, with bursts of cranberry sauce adding a pop of color and flavor. This dish is a great way to use traditional holiday flavors in a new format, keeping your dinner menus exciting and fresh.

With a preparation time of just under two hours, and a simple list of ingredients, this Turkey, Brie & Cranberry Wellington is accessible for cooks of all skill levels. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply want to enjoy a comforting meal at home, this savory delight brings a touch of elegance to your table. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let the cooking adventure begin!

Ingredients

  • 1000 puff pastry 
  •  eggs beaten
  • tbsp butter 
  •  leek finely sliced
  • 100 gammon chopped
  •  sausage 
  •  sage chopped
  • 85 breadcrumbs fresh
  •  turkey breast 
  • 200 round of président brie sliced
  • tbsp roasted cranberry sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers

Directions

  1. For the filling, trim your turkey breasts: you want to create a long tube of meat in the middle of your Wellington, similar in shape to a fillet of beef. You can use the trimmings in the stuffing, so dont worry about wastage. Once you have the correct shape, slice a pocket into the breasts deep enough so that the brie and cranberry sauce will stay inside, but dont cut all the way through. Divide the cranberry sauce and brie between the two turkey breasts, then chill while you make the stuffing.
  2. For the stuffing, heat the butter in a frying pan and gently cook the leek for about 5 mins. Meanwhile, finely chop the turkey trimmings and add to the pan with the gammon. Cook for about 5 mins, then remove and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Mix with the sausagemeat, sage and breadcrumbs, then season.
  4. Roll out the first block of pastry on a floured surface to about 1 thickness: you want a long thin shape that is about 5cm wider than turkey breast width and 5cm longer than length of turkey breasts placed end to end. Gently lift this onto a baking sheet and put the turkey breasts on top, followed by the stuffing.
  5. Roll out the second block of pastry, brush the edge of the bottom sheet with egg and lay the top one over. Trim edges to neaten, then crimp together. Can be made up to 1 day in advance and chilled.
  6. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  7. Brush the Wellington with more beaten egg and, with a sharp knife, score a criss-cross pattern, but dont cut all the way through. Cook for 30 mins, then cover with foil and cook for 30-45 mins more. After 1 hr, check that the middle is hot by inserting a skewer for 5 secs it should feel hot to the touch. Leave to rest for 15 mins, then slice to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1207kcal
Protein22.47%
Fat54.74%
Carbs22.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.13
Glycemic Load
30.99
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
35.650869421337%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1207.44kcal
60.37%
Fat:73.44g
112.98%
Saturated Fat:22.95g
143.46%
Carbohydrates:68.79g
22.93%
Net Carbohydrates:66.15g
24.06%
Sugar:4.64g
5.15%
Cholesterol:196.74mg
65.58%
Sodium:1261.01mg
54.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:67.84g
135.69%
Vitamin B3:28.17mg
140.87%
Selenium:85.33µg
121.9%
Vitamin B6:1.85mg
92.26%
Phosphorus:702.43mg
70.24%
Vitamin B1:0.88mg
58.49%
Vitamin B2:0.94mg
55%
Manganese:0.8mg
39.76%
Folate:149.08µg
37.27%
Vitamin B12:2.14µg
35.66%
Zinc:5.19mg
34.6%
Iron:5.81mg
32.28%
Vitamin K:27.17µg
25.88%
Magnesium:91.06mg
22.76%
Potassium:787.93mg
22.51%
Vitamin B5:2.21mg
22.14%
Copper:0.41mg
20.5%
Calcium:121.46mg
12.15%
Vitamin A:528.02IU
10.56%
Fiber:2.64g
10.55%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.49%
Vitamin D:1.02µg
6.8%
Vitamin C:1.71mg
2.07%