Description
Mushroom Vol-au-Vents are a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry and a creamy, savory mushroom filling that will elevate any meal. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners, these pastries are not only impressive but also surprisingly easy to make. Each bite offers an explosion of flavor, making them a favorite among guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms (cleaned and chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out large circles and place half on a lined baking sheet.
- Cut smaller circles from the remaining pastry and place on top of larger ones. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant, then add mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer until creamy.
- Fill baked pastry shells with the mushroom mixture just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 vol-au-vent (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg