Description
Discover a savory mushroom vol au vent recipe featuring easy prep flaky pastry and rich mushroom filling for an impressive appetizer or elegant snack
Ingredients
Ready-made puff pastry shells or frozen puff pastry shells for DIY
12 ounces button or cremini mushrooms
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking puff pastry shells yourself. Bake according to package instructions until golden and puffed, then set aside to cool. (Ready-made shells can be warmed slightly before filling.)
- Clean and slice mushrooms about ¼ inch thick for even cooking and nice texture.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until they release moisture and begin to brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking for another 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture, stirring constantly to coat everything evenly.
- Gradually pour in broth while stirring constantly. Let simmer until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3-4 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Cook just until warmed through and silky; avoid boiling.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using.
- Carefully spoon mushroom filling into puff pastry shells. Serve warm immediately or keep filled shells in a low oven if serving later.
Notes
Delicate, golden puff pastry cases filled with creamy, garlicky mushrooms that melt in your mouth. A cozy classic with a modern twist, perfect for elegant appetizers or light main courses that impress without long prep times.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 vol au vent shells
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Fat: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1.5 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
Keywords: mushroom vol au vent, puff pastry, easy appetizer, French recipe, creamy mushroom filling, elegant snack, weeknight dinner
