Vegetarian Classic Vol-au-Vent

Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible **Vegetarian Classic Vol-au-Vent** recipe, a gourmet twist on a French classic that’s perfect for entertaining. These golden, flaky puff pastry shells are filled with a creamy and flavorful medley of sautéed button mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme, enriched with velvety heavy cream and a hint of nutmeg for a subtle warmth. Easy to assemble yet undeniably elegant, this dish combines buttery, crisp pastry with a rich vegetarian filling that’s guaranteed to impress. Ready in under an hour, these vol-au-vents are ideal as party starters or a light, indulgent snack. Whether you’re serving them at festive gatherings or savoring them with family, this recipe delivers sophistication and comfort in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
• 200 grams Button mushrooms
• 1 medium Shallot
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 100 milliliters Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves, fresh
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour, for dusting

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Roll out the puff pastry sheets to about 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness.

Step 3

Using a round cookie cutter (about 7cm or 3 inches in diameter), cut out 16 circles from the pastry sheets. For 8 of these circles, cut a smaller circle within to create a ring.

Step 4

Place the whole circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the edges with some water and place the rings on top to form a border.

Step 5

Prick the base with a fork a few times to prevent it from puffing up excessively.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden and puffed up. Set aside to cool.

Step 7

Finely chop the shallot and garlic cloves. Clean and slice the mushrooms.

Step 8

Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Add garlic and mushrooms to the pan and sauté until the mushrooms are soft and any moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Step 10

Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.

Step 11

Spoon the mushroom filling into the center of each puff pastry shell.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your Vegetarian Classic Vol-au-Vent.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(507.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1357.7

Total Fat 107.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 165.8mg	0%
Sodium 1821.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 16.3g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 60.5mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 889.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.5%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 23.7%