Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1)

Monday, Dec. 18, at 9 PM 
Tuesday, Dec. 26, at 8 PM
Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 1 AM

In this enchanting holiday special, beloved chef Dame Mary Berry is heading to the Highlands on a winter break and cooking up some truly indulgent dishes that can be enjoyed anytime over the festive season. Sprinkled amid the abundance of rich cultural delights, Berry reflects on her heritage with anecdotes about her Scottish roots. 

“I’ve always been incredibly proud of my Scottish heritage, so where better to get cozy and cook for the holidays than in the Scottish Highlands,” says Dame Mary. 

On the menu is a spectacular Christmas Cranachan Pavlova Wreath, combining the traditional Scottish dessert made from oats, fruit and cream with a pavlova twist. And during a visit to tennis legend Andy Murray’s hotel in Dunblane, Mary, Andy and his grandmother cook up the classic breakfast dish Kedgeree. 

The holidays are meant for entertaining and Mary shares her festive Smoked Salmon and Guacamole canape recipe, followed by a Fennel and Onion Tarte Tatin. Iain Stirling attempts to herd some reindeer while Mary rustles up an indulgent Christmas fondue with a surprising twist.

Mary shares her iconic ‘Highland Beef Pie,’ made with Aberdeen Angus beef and pickled walnuts, and then it’s off to a traditional Scottish celebration known as a ceilidh, where she makes her classic mulled wine for the revelers. Aberdeenshire-raised singer Emeli Sandé pops in to help Mary make her classic Bûche du Noël before surprising her with some special visitors — a choir of carolers performing outside the cottage in the snow. It’s the perfect end to a delightful Scottish holiday with the Queen of British cookery.