Cranberry Hazelnut Turkey Wellington

Cranberry Hazelnut Turkey Wellington – This golden turkey wellington is a great alternative for Holiday cooking when serving just a few people. So impressive & so easy using frozen puff pastry.

This turkey recipe is also the latest in our web video cooking series with CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. During December we have been featuring turkey recipes in the series to help promote the annual turkey drive to benefit local food banks during the holiday season.

OK..let's make it..!!

Ingredients

2 sheets, (12 x 12 inches) frozen puff pastry, thawed

1½ to 2 pounds uncooked turkey breast

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves minced garlic

¼ cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped hazelnuts

2 cups dry bread crumbs

few tbsp turkey or chicken stock

1½ tbsp dry chopped fresh thyme

salt and pepper to season

½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1 egg + 2 tbsp water (beaten together for an egg wash)

Instructions

Begin by sautéing the garlic and onions in the olive oil and butter for a minute or two.
Add the bread crumbs and toss until they begin to brown slightly. Add the hazelnuts, thyme cranberries salt and pepper. Add only enough turkey stock to make the stuffing hold together.
Place the first pastry sheet on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Place the turkey breast along the center line of the pastry sheet. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
Place the stuffing on top of the turkey. Place the second pastry sheet over the turkey and stuffing, Trim the edges to form an oval shape. Save the trimmings in the fridge.
Bring the edges of the dough together by pinching them together to seal. Roll the dough from the bottom layer over the top layer and press down all the way around the perimeter of the pastry. This creates a tighter seal.
Brush the egg wash over the entire surface of the pastry. Decorate with additional pastry leaf shapes if desired. Just cut leaf shapes out of the trimmed pastry and score leaf veining into them with the tip of a sharp knife. Cut four ½ inch slots in the top of the pastry to let steam escape. Chill for 20 minutes or longer in the fridge before baking. This helps the pastry to puff.
Bake at 400 degrees F for about 15-20 minutes then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F. Use a meat thermometer to make sure that the center has reached at least 170 degrees F to be sure the turkey is completely cooked, about 35-45 minutes longer. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting into individual servings.

Notes

A Holiday turkey alternative to cooking a whole bird, especially when you are serving just a few.

~ Cranberry Hazelnut Turkey Wellington ~

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