Homemade vol-au-vents

Vol-au-vents are an impressive party snack to make when you have guests. Here's how to make your own vol-au-vent cases using shop-bought puff pastry. Make a batch today and pack them with your favourite fillings for a quick and easy party canape!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 roll frozen puff pastry (defrosted)
• 1 small egg

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Allow the puff pastry to defrost.
2. 2Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F
3. 3Unroll the puff pastry. If using a block rather than a sheet, roll it into a rectangle, roughly 24cm x 36cm
4. 4Cut the puff pastry into 24 equal squares.
5. 5Take half of the pastry squares and cut a smaller square from the centre of each one. Leave the cutout piece in place.
6. 6Beat the egg lightly to form an eggwash and brush the edges of the uncut squares with the eggwash. Place each of the 12 squares onto lined baking sheet.
7. 7Place each of the squares with the cutout on top of the egg-washed squares and brush the top of each one with the beaten egg. You will now have 12 squares with 2 layers each.
8. 8Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes until well risen and golden
9. 9Remove the vol-au-vents from the oven.
10. 10Allow them to cool then carefully remove the centre square from each vol-au-vent. Set this piece aside to use as a lid when you fill the vol-au-vents
11. 11Fill with your favourite fillings and serve.