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Giant Champagne and Lemon Prawn Vol-au-Vents

Giant Champagne and Lemon Prawn Vol-au-Vents

Experience a gourmet delight with Giant Champagne and Lemon Prawn Vol-au-Vents, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 vol-au-vents
Course: Snack & Appetizers
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 500 g puff pastry block this flaky delight forms the base of your vol-au-vents, offering a buttery crunch
  • plain flour dust this for a smooth rolling experience and to prevent sticking
  • 2 large eggs beaten use this as a wash for a golden, glossy finish after baking
For the Filling
  • 150 ml Champagne enhances the creamy filling with a luxurious touch perfect for celebration
  • 150 ml double cream this luscious addition adds richness and a silky texture to the prawn filling
  • 300 g cooked king prawns provides a lovely seafood flavor that pairs beautifully with the zesty ingredients
  • 2 lemons zested and juice of ½ the zesty freshness elevates the whole dish, making it vibrant and tangy
  • 1 small bunch dill a fragrant herb bringing an aromatic lift to your delicious prawn mixture

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  3. Dust the work surface with plain flour to prevent sticking.
  4. Assemble the pastry shapes by placing a smaller cut-out on top of each larger piece.
  5. Brush the edges generously with beaten eggs.
  6. Bake the pastry according to package instructions, about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Combine Champagne and double cream in a saucepan over low heat and stir gently.
  8. Add the cooked king prawns, lemon zest, and juice of ½ a lemon to the saucepan.
  9. Fold in chopped dill to the prawn mixture.
  10. Fill your baked pastry shells with the prawn filling just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1vol-au-ventCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh vol-au-vents for the best taste; they can sit out for up to 2 hours during a gathering. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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