Vol Au Vent

Ingredients

• puff pastry
• cream, meats, mushrooms, or oysters
• stewed fruits
• whipped cream

Directions

The book says “a hot oven”. The 400°F (200°C) in the steps is the modern equivalent, not the book's own figure.

1. Roll out the puff pastry to ½ inch thick.

2. Turn a pie plate upside down on the pastry and press down to mark the shape.

3. Cut out the shape with a sharp knife.

4. Add two or three thicker rims around the edge like a pie.

5. Place on a baking paper in a large pan.

6. Bake in a hot oven at 400°F (200°C) for 45 minutes.

7. Fill with cream, meats, mushrooms, or oysters, or serve as a dessert with stewed fruits and whipped cream.