Christmas Leftover Pie Recipe

Name: Christmas Leftover Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ounce butter; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 1 1/4 lbs cooked turkey, cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, plus extra to garnish; 7 ounces cranberry sauce; 1 lb creme fraiche; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp water; 14 ounces ready rolled puff pastry; 1 egg, beaten; 9 ounces leftover prepared stuffing, cut into chunks; 1 lb leftover cooked vegetables (roasted parsnips, brussel sprouts and carrots); 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated (optional); salt; thyme leaves, to scatter

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ounce butter
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 1/4 lbs cooked turkey, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, plus extra to garnish
7 ounces cranberry sauce
1 lb creme fraiche
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp water
14 ounces ready rolled puff pastry
1 egg, beaten
9 ounces leftover prepared stuffing, cut into chunks
1 lb leftover cooked vegetables (roasted parsnips, brussel sprouts and carrots)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated (optional)
salt
thyme leaves, to scatter

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F
2
Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan and fry the onions for 8-10 minutes until golden and softened.
3
Stir in the cooked turkey, thyme, Cranberry Sauce, creme fraiche, Dijon mustard and cornstarch mixture and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Season to taste.
4
Unroll the pastry on a lightly floured surface and turn a 60oz oval pie dish over onto the pastry. Cut around the rim and then cut another oval about 1in all the way around away from the rim.
5
Turn the pie dish over and wet the rim of the dish. Lift the 1in thick oval strip and arrange over the rim of the dish (cutting to fit if necessary). Brush the strip with beaten egg. Spoon the pie filling into the dish alternatively with the stuffing balls and vegetables.
6
Lift the oval of puff pastry over the pie dish and press the edges together to seal. Brush with beaten egg.
7
Cut and twist any leftover pastry if liked into strips and arrange over the top of the pie in a lattice pattern. Brush with beaten egg, scatter with Parmesan, salt and thyme leaves. Bake for 35-40 minutes until crisp and golden brown.

460

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 ounce butter, 2 onions, thinly sliced, 1 1/4 lbs cooked turkey, cut into chunks, and more.

Yes, Christmas Leftover Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Leftover Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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