Description
Classic French vol-au-vent pastry celebrates delicate puff pastry shells filled with creamy chicken and mushroom sauce. Parisian culinary traditions shine through this elegant dish that satisfies both home cooks and discerning palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) chicken or vegetable stock
- ½ cup (4 fl oz/120 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white wine
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Unfold puff pastry on a flour-dusted surface and cut 8 precise circles, creating 4 base discs and 4 hollow rings. Layer rings atop base circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Egg Wash and Baking: Brush pastry surfaces with egg wash and bake in a preheated oven at 375F (190C) for approximately 15 minutes until golden and dramatically risen.
- Sauce Foundation: Craft a smooth roux by melting butter and integrating flour in a medium saucepan. Whisk in stock and white wine, creating a velvety base. Enhance with cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Protein Integration: Fold diced chicken and mushrooms into the sauce, simmering until protein is thoroughly heated and ingredients are harmoniously melded.
- Plating and Finishing: Generously spoon the luxurious filling into crisp pastry shells. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous accent. Serve immediately to maintain the pastry’s delicate crispness.
Notes
- Pastry Precision: Roll puff pastry evenly to ensure uniform thickness and consistent baking results.
- Egg Wash Technique: Brush pastry gently with egg wash for a glossy, professional golden finish that enhances visual appeal.
- Temperature Control: Maintain consistent oven temperature at 375F to achieve perfect pastry rise and crisp texture without burning.
- Filling Consistency: Whisk sauce continuously to prevent lumps and create smooth, velvety texture that complements delicate pastry shells.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg