Mushroom and Thyme Vol-au-Vents
Mushroom and Thyme Vol-au-Vents are elegant, flaky pastries filled with a rich mixture of sautéed mushrooms and fragrant thyme. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying at family gatherings, these delightful bites offer a burst of umami with every bite. With their buttery layers and creamy filling, they are sure to be a hit on any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into circles about three inches in diameter, creating two for each vol-au-vent.
- Score a smaller circle inside each larger one to create a border.
- Bake the pastry for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, then add mushrooms and thyme; cook until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Once baked, fill the pastry cases with the mushroom mixture and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 vol-au-vent
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 189mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg