Good Food Mary Berry's Fish Pie
Dec 11, 2025
Join a delightful cook-along featuring Mary Berry’s favorite festive dish: fish pie. Learn about the essential ingredients, including fresh fish and prawns, and master the art of making a creamy cheese sauce. Follow step-by-step directions for adding vibrant peas and eggs, and find out how to create the perfect potato topping. As the pie bakes to a golden perfection, get ready to impress your guests with this comforting recipe that brings warmth to any gathering.
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Fish Pie As A Festive Centrepiece
- Mary Berry names fish pie her favourite festive dish, showing savoury mains can be central to Christmas meals.
- The recipe appears in her book Mary at 90, signalling it as a signature, celebratory dish.
Thicken And Time The Filling
- Coat the haddock and prawns with cornflour before adding them to the sauce to thicken and bind the filling.
- If cooking from the fridge, add 10–15 minutes to the baking time to ensure it's hot in the centre.
Build A Bright Cheese Sauce
- Cook the onions gently covered until soft before adding flour to build flavour in the cheese sauce.
- Add hot milk to the roux, then lemon, mustard and cheddar for a bright, tangy cheese sauce.