Description
Hearty “turkey and ham pie” brings festive comfort to your table, combining holiday leftovers in a savory pastry embrace. Flaky golden crust and rich, tender meat promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) cooked turkey breast, diced
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) cooked ham, diced
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 2 leeks, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Dairy, Flour, and Liquids:
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) butter
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) flour
- 500 milliliters (16.9 fluid ounces) chicken stock
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) double cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, adjusting to 180°C for fan-assisted ovens, ensuring optimal cooking temperature.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, gently melt butter until it becomes liquid and smooth.
- Add chopped leeks to the melted butter, sautéing until they become soft and translucent, releasing their delicate flavor.
- Sprinkle flour into the leek mixture, stirring continuously for one minute to create a roux and eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour chicken stock into the pan, whisking consistently to prevent lumps and create a silky, smooth sauce.
- Incorporate cream and mustard, stirring until the mixture becomes uniform and velvety in texture.
- Fold in diced turkey, chopped ham, and freshly chopped parsley, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Allow the filling to cool completely, which helps stabilize the mixture and prevents soggy pastry.
- Transfer the cooled filling into a pie dish, spreading evenly to create a substantial base.
- Carefully drape puff pastry over the filling, trimming excess edges for a neat presentation.
- Create small steam vents on the pastry surface using a sharp knife to prevent potential pastry ballooning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and becomes beautifully puffed.
- Remove from oven and let the pie rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing flavors to settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by sautéing leeks slowly to release their natural sweetness and develop a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like cornstarch or rice flour for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like thyme or sage to personalize the pie’s aromatic complexity.
- Use leftover roasted turkey or ham from holiday meals to transform this recipe into a budget-friendly, zero-waste meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg