Christmas Dinner Recipe
Celebrate Christmas Eve in the warmth of Don Alfonso 1890 Cascais, between conversations and flavors that linger in memory, and the night flows to the rhythm of togetherness.
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Ingredients
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Appetizers
Main Course
Dessert
Method
Appetizers
Prepare the Brie Platter
Arrange the Brie cheese on a serving platter. Scatter walnuts and dried cranberries around the cheese.
Drizzle with Honey
Drizzle honey over the Brie cheese and allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Main Course
Add Fresh Herbs
Insert the rosemary sprigs inside the turkey cavity for added flavor.
Roast the Turkey
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Baste the turkey every 30 minutes.
Dessert
Make the Chocolate Ganache
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
Sweeten the Ganache
Add sugar and vanilla extract to the ganache, stirring until fully incorporated.
Chill and Serve
Pour the ganache into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with fresh berries before serving.