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Mushroom Vol Au Vent

Mushroom Vol Au Vent: Creamy Bites to Wow Your Guests

Mushroom Vol Au Vent, a delightful pastry filled with garlicky mushrooms, is the perfect vegetarian appetizer for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 pack Store-bought Puff Pastry Perfectly flaky and saves time.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk For a shiny finish.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 200 grams Mushrooms Sautéed for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can be substituted with olive oil.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic amplifies the flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Flour Acts as a thickener for the sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Can use plant milk for vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley Optional garnish for freshness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut two circles for each vol-au-vent.
  3. Brush the edges of larger circles with egg yolk, place smaller circles on top, and press to create a well.
  4. Bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Sauté the chopped mushrooms in a pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  6. In the same pan, melt butter, add garlic and flour, then cook for another minute.
  7. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens.
  8. Fold in the sautéed mushrooms, season with salt and pepper.
  9. Fill the baked pastry shells with the creamy mushroom filling.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold before use for the best texture. Avoid overcooking mushrooms to retain moisture. Adjust sauce thickness by adding milk if necessary. Ensure pastry edges are sealed properly during baking. Monitor baking time for perfect results.

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