Vol-au-vents are a classic French dish, typically made with puff pastry and filled with savory ingredients. While you may not be able to find them at your local grocery store, you can easily make them at home.
Lidl, a German grocery chain, does sell vol-au-vents. They are located in the frozen section and come in a package of six. The package includes the puff pastry shells and a filling of your choice: chicken, ham & cheese, or vegetable.
To make vol-au-vents at home, you will need:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) melted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) diced ham
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) frozen peas
Instructions:
1.
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness.
3.
Cut out 12 rounds using a 3-inch (7.5 cm) cookie cutter. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet.
4.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and butter. Brush the tops of the pastry rounds with the egg mixture.
5.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
6.
Using a sharp knife, cut a small hole in the top of each vol-au-vent. Spoon in the shredded cheese, diced ham, and frozen peas. Serve immediately.
In conclusion, Lidl does sell vol au vents which can be found in their frozen section. They come in packages of six and include the puff pastry shells as well as your choice of filling. You can also make vol au vents at home by following the instructions above.
