Party Vol-au-Vents

Crispy puff pastry cases filled with creamy smoked haddock and prawns or savory chicken and tarragon for a classic appetizer.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 145 kcals 4350 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.7 grams 230.1 grams
Fat 10 grams 298.5 grams
Protein 6.2 grams 185.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
30 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
500
g
Puff Pastry
Ready-made
Dairy
300
ml
25
g
GrainsCereals
1
pinch
Plain Flour
For rolling
Liquids
1
tbsp
Meat
2
piece
Chicken Breasts
Roasted, skin removed, cut into small pieces
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Chives
Finely sliced
2
piece
3
sprig
Thyme
Fresh
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
1
tbsp
Tarragon
Fresh leaves
Seafood
225
g
100
g
Prawns
Cooked and peeled
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
Cut into quarters

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 200°C and line a tray with greaseproof paper.
  • Roll pastry and cut into 30 squares measuring 6cm.
  • Score a smaller square inside each border, leaving a 7.5mm edge.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack and remove the central pastry squares.
  • Simmer haddock in 300ml milk, then let sit for 10 minutes in residual heat.
  • Drain and skin the haddock while reserving the cooking milk.
  • Infuse the milk with onion, bay leaves, and thyme for 10 minutes, then strain.
  • Melt butter, stir in 25g flour, and gradually add the infused milk to thicken.
  • Season the sauce, stir in crème fraîche, and allow to cool.
  • Split sauce and mix half with haddock, prawns, and chives.
  • Mix the remaining sauce with chicken, tarragon, and white wine.
  • Fill pastry cases and bake at 200°C for 8-10 minutes until bubbling.