Vol-au-vent cases


Vol-au-vent cases
Vol-au-vents, whether large or bite-sized, need a special pastry case that is hollow to take the filling.

Here is how to prepare these delicate cases using puff pastry.
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Last modified on: October 16th 2013
For 4 pieces, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 45 min.
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Stage 1 - 5 min.
Vol-au-vent cases : Stage 1
Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C).

Roll out the pastry on the worktop to about 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick.

This is easier if you use two guides of the right height; here I am using steel rules.

Stage 2 - 2 min.
Vol-au-vent cases : Stage 2
Using a 7cm (3 inch) diameter cutter, "mark" the pastry. In other words, do not cut completely through it, but stop before reaching the worktop.

This is the inner circle that will be taken out to form the hollow inside of the case in due course.

Stage 3 - 2 min.
Vol-au-vent cases : Stage 3
Next, using a 9 cm (3.5 inch) cutter - preferably fluted, as this is prettier - cut right through to the worktop.

Stage 4 - 10 min.
Vol-au-vent cases : Stage 4
Cut out circles like this with all the pastry.

Stage 5 - 2 min.
Vol-au-vent cases : Stage 5
Place the cases on a baking sheet and glaze.

Stage 6 - 20 min.
Vol-au-vent cases : Stage 6
Bake in the oven until the pastry is well risen.

Stage 7 - 3 min.
Vol-au-vent cases : Stage 7
After baking, remove the little "hat" and hollow out the case to take the filling.

Your vol-au-vent cases are ready for use. If you are not planning to use them immediately, they will be better if reheated in the oven.
Keeping: A few days in an airtight tin. Reheat in the oven before use.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe150 RDI=60 %1,110 RDI=110 %1,030 RDI=160 %1,340 RDI=70 %5,590 RDI: 70 %
Per 100 g50 RDI=20 %350 RDI=30 %320 RDI=50 %420 RDI=20 %1,750 RDI: 20 %
Per piece40 RDI=10 %280 RDI=30 %260 RDI=40 %330 RDI=20 %1,400 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, Sulfites, egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 pieces : 1.00 €
  • Per piece : 0.25 €

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