Beef Wellington is the ultimate showstopper of British \u201cHigh Cuisine,\u201d named after Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington. Traditionally a large centerpiece for holiday banquets, this individual version offers a more manageable but equally luxurious experience. It consists of a tender beef fillet coated in \u201cduxelles\u201d (a finely chopped mushroom paste), wrapped in salty prosciutto, and finally encased in a buttery, flaky puff pastry. It represents the pinnacle of savory pastry work, requiring a perfect balance so the pastry is crisp while the meat remains medium-rare.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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