Christmas Dinner Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

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

1

Prepare the Brie Platter

Arrange the Brie cheese on a serving platter. Scatter walnuts and dried cranberries around the cheese.

2

Drizzle with Honey

Drizzle honey over the Brie cheese and allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Main Course

3

Prep the Turkey

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey with softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

4

Add Fresh Herbs

Insert the rosemary sprigs inside the turkey cavity for added flavor.

5

Arrange Vegetables

Place chopped carrots and cubed potatoes around the turkey in a roasting pan.

6

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

7

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.

8

Sweeten the Ganache

Add sugar and vanilla extract to the ganache, stirring until fully incorporated.

9

Chill and Serve

Pour the ganache into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with fresh berries before serving.

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