Go Back
–+ servings
urkey Wellington

Savory Turkey Wellington: Your New Thanksgiving Showstopper

Transform your holiday feast with this show-stopping Turkey Wellington, a gourmet twist on tradition.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 2 lbs Turkey Breast Deboned and even for consistent cooking.
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil For seasoning.
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Stuffing
  • 2 medium Shallots Diced and caramelized.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Apricot Chopped.
  • 1 lb Ground Sausage Meat For richness.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For binding.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter For cooking shallots.
  • 1 tbsp Thyme Leaves Fresh.
  • 1 tbsp Sage Leaves Fresh.
  • 1 cup Suet For added richness.
  • 1 tbsp Brandy For depth.
For the Crepes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For structure.
  • 1 cup Milk For creaminess.
  • 2 large Eggs Binding agent.
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil Prevents sticking.
For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Sheets For the outer layer.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk For egg wash.
  • 1 tbsp Flaky Salt For seasoning.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce Traditional accompaniment.
  • 1 cup Gravy Complements the dish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Non-stick Pan
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Kitchen Twine
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Butterfly the turkey breast and season with kosher salt. Drizzle with vegetable oil and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 250°F. Truss the turkey and bake for about 2 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Blend crepe ingredients until smooth, heat a non-stick pan, cook the crepes, and create a stack.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter, add shallots, caramelize, then mix with stuffing ingredients in a bowl.
  5. Lay out crepes, spoon stuffing, place turkey, roll crepes around turkey and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out puff pastry, wrap around turkey and crepes, brush edges with egg wash, refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F, score pastry and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and flaky.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Turkey Wellington can be prepared a day early for convenience, ensuring it stays juicy when baked.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!