6 Disney Recipes to Impress at Christmas Dinner

When it comes to December, is there anything better than breaking bread with our loved ones for the holiday season?

Now that Christmas is right around the corner, this is the time to start thinking about what you can make for the family dinner! As always, we’ve got your back here at AllEars, and we’ve got tons of Disney-inspired recipes for Christmas!

Christmas Bread from Akershus

First up, if we’re talking about Christmas, how could we not bring up Christmas Bread? This one’s, also known as Julebrod, and you can find it in Akershus in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion. It’s a spiced bread with raisins, and there’s a lot to love about it!

Here’s a peek at what you’ll need to make this:

Ingredients:

1 quart milk
3-1/2 ounces fresh yeast
8 ounces margarine
8 ounces sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon cardamom
3 pounds flour
4 ounces raisins
3 ounces chopped citron

See the full recipe here!

Pineapple Coconut Bread from ‘Ohana

Now, what to do if you want something a bit different for the appetizer? Maybe something a bit more tropical. Then it sounds like you’ll want to make some of this delicious Pineapple Coconut Bread straight from ‘Ohana in the Polynesian Village Resort!

Here’s what you’ll need to make this:

Ingredients:

1-3/4 cups of water
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons of shortening
4-1/2 cups of high gluten flour
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/3 cup of sugar
1 tablespoon of instant yeast

Coconut Mixture

1 cup of crushed pineapple
1 cup of unsweetened coconut
1 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of cornstarch

See the full recipe here!

Maple Roasted Hen Winter Vegetables, Black Mission Figs, Sweet Potato Puree from the Swan and Dolphin Resort

So you’ve had your appetizer, and now you want to dive full-on into Christmas dinner. How about diving into a serving of Maple Roasted Hen Winter Vegetables, Black Mission Figs, and Sweet Potato all courtesy of this recipe from the Swan and Dolphin Resort?

Here’s what you’ll need to make this dish.

Ingredients:

1 ea. whole, fresh hen (quail optional)
1 Tbsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. fresh thyme (chopped)
4 oz. whole butter (1/4 inch cubed)
2 Tbsp. maple syrup

See the full recipe here!

Turkey Pot Roast from Hollywood and Vine

But what if you’re looking to chow down on a different bird, and for you, you didn’t quite have your fill yet from Thanksgiving? Well then, sounds like you’ll want to whip up this Turkey Pot Roast using this recipe from Hollywood and Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this dish.

Ingredients:

5 lbs. turkey thigh meat, raw
1 cup onions, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 to 2 gallons brown gravy (demi sauce)
1 qt. burgundy wine
2 cups potato wedges (roasted)
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup flour
Salt and pepper to taste

See the full recipe here!

Eggnog Pound Cake from the Swan and Dolphin Resort

Now for dessert let’s say you want to have your eggnog and your cake at the same time (definitely a have your cake and eat it too situation). Well, why not combine the two with this pound cake from the Swan and Dolphin Resort?

Here’s a look at the ingredients for this dessert:

Ingredients:

1/4 Cup Dried Cherries (chopped)
1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
2 Tbsp. Brandy
3 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1/8 Tsp. Grated Nutmeg
1 Cup Butter
2 Cups Sugar
3 Eggs
1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Eggnog

See the full recipe here!

Caramel Apple Pie/Tart from the Liberty Tree Tavern

Speaking of desserts, maybe your household is like mine and you can’t have Christmas without an apple pie. If so, how about making this warm caramel apple pie dessert from Liberty Tree Tavern?

YUM!

Here’s a look at the ingredients for this iconic dessert:

Ingredients:

6 ounces Apple Filling
3 ounces Shortbread crust (below)
4 ounces Vanilla Ice Cream
1/4 teaspoon Powdered sugar
1 ounce Caramel sauce (below)

See the full recipe here!

Happy holidays, everyone! Enjoy your meals, and have a wonderful Christmas. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.