Description
Indulge in these delightful Vol-au-Vent pastries filled with a luxurious creamy mushroom mixture, perfect for an elegant appetizer or a light meal. These flaky puff pastry shells are filled with a savory blend of mushrooms, cream, and herbs, creating a sophisticated and flavorful bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Mushroom Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button, finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut out rounds from the puff pastry and bake until golden.
- Make Mushroom Filling: Sauté shallot and garlic, then add mushrooms, wine, cream, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Fill the pastry shells with the mushroom mixture. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can make the filling ahead of time and reheat before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based butter and cream.
- Add a splash of truffle oil for an elegant twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 vol-au-vent
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
