Impress Your Guests with These Puff Pastry Cups

Looking for a show-stopping appetizer to dazzle your guests before they even take a bite? These puff pastry cups, known by their French name but loved all over the world, are the perfect way to kick off a special dinner with a touch of class.

I remember vividly how during special occasions at my house, my grandma would whip up these golden parcels filled with a creamy mushroom and sausage filling. Their presence on the table was a sure sign that something important was being celebrated. Today, I’m passing on this culinary tradition to you: you’ll learn to create a creamy and aromatic filling from scratch, combining the sweetness of champignon mushrooms with the bold character of sausage and dried porcini.

Amidst the aromas of melting butter and white wine simmering, you’ll discover how a few ingredients can transform into a sophisticated dish. And if you really want to leave a lasting impression, add that final touch: a drizzle of truffle oil or a thin slice of the same black fungus to crown the masterpiece.

Now it’s time to don your apron and dive into the preparation; by following simple yet precise steps, you’ll bring to the table not just a dish, but also that familiar warmth of special celebrations.

Recipe Notes

• EASE: Sophisticated recipe, yet easy to make
• PROS: Rich and indulgent flavor
• CONS: Requires preparation and cooking time
• PREPARATION: Sauté, brown, cook the mushrooms, and fill the vol-au-vent
• NUTRITIONAL NOTES: Approximately 450 calories per serving

Ingredients Notes for the Recipe

• Puff Pastry Cups: crispy base for creamy filling
• Cremini Mushrooms: earthy flavor and succulent texture
• Italian Sausage: adds flavor and richness to the filling
• Dried Porcini Slices: intensify the taste of fresh mushrooms
• Dry White Wine: to enhance the flavor of the mushroom sauce
• Heavy Cream: adds creaminess to the puff pastry cups filling

Nutritional Aspects

These mushroom vol-au-vent are a flavorful and nutrient-rich appetizer:

• Rich in proteins thanks to the sausage and champignon mushrooms.
• Contain B vitamins found in mushrooms.
• Provide fats from butter and cream, for a rich taste.
• Supply energy with approximately 450 Kcal per serving.
• Dried porcini mushrooms add an intense flavor and minerals.
• Fresh parsley for a touch of vitamin C and fresh flavor.

Recipe for Perfect Mushroom Vol-au-vent as Appetizer

Delicious vol-au-vent filled with champignon and porcini mushrooms, enriched with sausage, white wine, tomato paste, and cream. A sophisticated yet simple recipe, perfect as an appetizer for a refined and enveloping culinary experience.

Servings 3

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Vol-au-vent
• 400 g Mushrooms Champignon
• 100 g Sausage by the meter
• 4 slices Porcini Dried Slices
• as needed Wine Dry White
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 Chives
• 1 bunch Parsley
• 10 cl Cream for Cooking
• 40 g Butter
• as needed Salt
• as needed Pepper

Instructions

• Finely chop the spring onion and sauté it in butter in a pan until it becomes transparent.
• Add the previously crumbled sausage and brown it for a few minutes, until it takes on a golden color.
• Add the cleaned and sliced champignon mushrooms along with the previously crumbled dried porcini. Mix well to blend the flavors.
• Cook over low heat until the mushrooms become soft and succulent.
• Dissolve the tomato paste in a little cold water and incorporate it into the sauce that is cooking, stirring well.
• Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then let it cook for about 15-20 minutes.
• Towards the end of cooking, add the fresh cream and a teaspoon of chopped parsley, letting it simmer for a few more minutes until you obtain a dense and velvety sauce.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
• Carefully fill the vol-au-vent with the prepared mushroom filling, finally garnishing them with a sprig of fresh parsley.
• Serve your vol-au-vent immediately while still hot to fully enjoy their flavor.

Notes

To give an even more elegant touch to the dish, you can drizzle some truffle oil before serving or garnish each vol-au-vent with a thin slice of fresh black truffle on top of the filling.

Author: Tips4Food

Calories: 450kcal

Course: Appetizer

Keyword: Appetizer, Cooking Cream, Élégant, mushrooms, parsley, Porcini, Recipe, sausage, Simple, Sophisticated, Truffle, Vol-au-vent

Variations of Mushroom Vol-au-vent Recipe

Customize the recipe with these simple twists:

• Sprinkle some grated cheese on top of the filling before serving
• Swap the button mushrooms for fresh porcini mushrooms for a more intense flavor
• Try replacing the sausage with crispy bacon for a lighter variation
• Add a squeeze of lemon to the sauce for a touch of freshness

Frequently Asked Questions about the Recipe

Find out the answers to the most common questions about this delicious dish.

How can I make the filling creamier?

To achieve a velvety texture, add a bit of fresh cream towards the end of cooking.

How can I further enrich the dish?

For an extra touch, drizzle with truffle oil or garnish with fresh black truffle.

Can I prepare the vol-au-vent in advance?

Yes, you can prepare them in advance and fill them with the filling just before serving to keep them crispy.