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Vol au Vent

Name: Vol au Vent
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 500 g Puff pastry; 1 Egg yolk; 1 tbsp Milk; 350 g Mushrooms; 1 Yellow onion; 2 clove Garlic; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Flour; 0.5 cup Cream; 60 g Parmesan cheese; 1 dessert spoon Fresh thyme; 0.75 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Hollow puff pastry cases filled with a creamy mushroom and Parmesan filling, served warm as a French-style appetizer.

Hard⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 8~300 kcal🇫🇷 French🌍 Full translation

35 min prep 30 min cook

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Total 1 h 5 min

Prep35 min
Cooking30 min

Ingredients

8 servings

Quick:

For the dough

500 g Puff pastry
1 Egg yolk
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Milk

For the filling

350 g Mushrooms
1 Yellow onion
2 clove Garlic
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Flour
0.5 cup(~100 ml) Cream
60 g Parmesan cheese
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Fresh thyme
0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

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Instructions

1
Roll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, cut 8 squares, and score smaller squares in the centers to mark the lids.
2
Whisk the egg yolk with the milk and brush over the pastries.
3
Bake the pastries in a 200°C oven for 16 minutes, until puffed and browned.
16 min
16:00
4
Saute the onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter for 8 minutes, until the liquid evaporates.
8 min
08:00
5
Add the flour and turn for 1 minute, then thicken with cream, Parmesan, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper for 4 minutes.
5 min
05:00
6
Gently remove the centers of the pastries, divide the hot mushroom filling into the shells, and serve.

💡 Tip: If using ready made puff pastry, do not wait until it fully thaws; slightly cold dough cuts more cleanly and rises better in the oven.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the vol au vents with the hot mushroom filling and optional arugula leaves as a tea time or starter plate.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~300

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 13%Carbs 33%Fat 54%

2.6g

Sugar

Fiber

532.5mg

Sodium

12.2g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

5/10

Moderate satiety, fine between meals

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Milk
Egg

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Vol au Vent make?
This recipe serves 8.
How long does Vol au Vent take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 65 minutes in total.
Is Vol au Vent difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Vol au Vent have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 25g, fat: 18g.
Which allergens does Vol au Vent contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Vol au Vent belong to?
This recipe belongs to French cuisine.
How many ingredients does Vol au Vent need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
Is Vol au Vent filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Roll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, cut 8 squares, and score smaller squares in the centers to mark the lids.

Whisk the egg yolk with the milk and brush over the pastries.

Bake the pastries in a 200°C oven for 16 minutes, until puffed and browned.

16 min

16:00

Saute the onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter for 8 minutes, until the liquid evaporates.

8 min

08:00

Add the flour and turn for 1 minute, then thicken with cream, Parmesan, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper for 4 minutes.

5 min

05:00

Gently remove the centers of the pastries, divide the hot mushroom filling into the shells, and serve.

FAQ

How many servings does Vol au Vent make?

This recipe serves 8.

How long does Vol au Vent take?

Prep 35 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 65 minutes in total.

Is Vol au Vent difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Vol au Vent have?

Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 25g, fat: 18g.

Which allergens does Vol au Vent contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Vol au Vent belong to?

This recipe belongs to French cuisine.

How many ingredients does Vol au Vent need?

This recipe needs 13 ingredients.

Is Vol au Vent filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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