Turkey with cheese

4 servings

40 minutes

Turkey with cheese is a refined dish of American cuisine that combines tender turkey meat, creamy brie cheese, and aromatic prosciutto. It draws from the traditions of gastronomic art where harmony of flavors and textures is valued. The combination of turkey's tenderness with the velvety taste of cheese and the slight saltiness of ham creates a rich, sophisticated profile. Baked in white wine with thyme, the turkey acquires an exquisite aroma, while the nutty-grape sauce adds delicate sweetness and a hint of acidity. This dish is perfect for a festive dinner or an elegant family gathering. It can be served with green salads or light vegetable sides to enhance the complexity and depth of flavor. This culinary composition perfectly combines simplicity in preparation with elegance in taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 594.4
• Proteins: 36.9g
• Fats: 46.5g
• Carbohydrates: 4.4g

Ingredients

• Turkey fillet: 2 pc
• Prosciutto: 150 g
• Brie cheese: 120 g
• Butter: 1 tbsp
• Dry white wine: 100 ml
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• White wine vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Dark raisins: 2 tbsp
• Walnuts: 3 tbsp
• Fresh thyme: 4 sprig
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the turkey fillet in half lengthwise, cover it with film, and pound it well with a mallet.

2. Remove the food film, rub the fillet with salt and black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Place a large piece of brie cheese in the center of each.

   Required ingredients:

   • Brie cheese: 120 g

4. Roll the fillet into a roulade and carefully wrap it in ham. To maintain the shape, gently secure the dish with a skewer or string.

   Required ingredients:

   • Prosciutto: 150 g

5. Preheat the oven to 240°C.

6. Place the fillet with cheese in the mold.

   Required ingredients:

   • Turkey fillet: 2 pieces

7. Pour in dry wine, add melted butter and thyme sprigs. Place in a preheated oven for 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry white wine: 100 ml
   • Butter: 1 tablespoon
   • Fresh thyme: 4 sprigs

8. At the same time, pour boiling water over the washed raisins and let them sit for 2-3 minutes. Carefully drain the water, rinse the raisins again, and let them dry a bit.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark raisins: 2 tablespoons

9. Mix dried raisins with white wine vinegar and olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • White wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

10. Chop the walnuts coarsely and add them to the mixture with olive oil and raisins. Mix everything well.

    Required ingredients:

    • Walnuts: 3 tablespoons

11. Pour the resulting mixture over the prepared rolls.

    Required ingredients:

    • Dark raisins: 2 tablespoons
    • White wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
    • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
    • Walnuts: 3 tablespoons