Description
Delight in these elegant Vol-au-Vents filled with a rich and creamy mushroom mixture. Perfect as an appetizer or a light main course, this dish combines flaky puff pastry with savory mushrooms and a hint of Dijon mustard for a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 puff pastry shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat the oven according to the puff pastry package instructions.
- Bake puff pastry shells as directed until golden and puffed. Set aside.
- Make the Mushroom Filling:
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add sliced mushrooms, cooking until they are golden brown.
- Stir in broth and Dijon mustard, letting it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and let the sauce thicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble:
- Spoon the creamy mushroom filling into each puff pastry shell.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can incorporate fresh herbs such as thyme or tarragon into the filling.
- This dish can be made ahead of time; simply fill the pastry shells just before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 vol-au-vent
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg