7
Boursin® vol-au-vents
Makes
18-20
Prep
25-30 mins
plus standing
Cook
15 mins
Level
Easy
Step 1
To make the pickled veg, add the onion and carrot to a small bowl. Heat the vinegar, sugar, salt, coriander seeds and peppercorns, if using, in a saucepan with 25ml water and bring to a boil. Once simmering, pour the mixture over the vegetables and set aside to cool. Strain after an hour or cover and store in the fridge overnight.
Step 2
For the vol-au-vent cases, heat the oven to 210C/190C fan/gas 7 and line two baking trays with baking parchment. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use a 6cm round cutter to cut out 18-20 circles. Place the circles slightly apart on the baking trays, then prick the tops several times with a fork, brush with the egg and bake for 10-12 mins until golden brown. Leave to cool.
Step 3
Meanwhile, make the Boursin® cheese filling by mixing all the ingredients together and seasoning to taste.
Step 4
Use a small knife to cut a hole in the top of each vol-au-vent case and carefully remove the central piece of pastry. Fill each one with a small spoonful of filling, then top with a pinch of the pickled veg and finish with some extra lemon zest and a sprinkling of dill.
"This is my nod to the classic French canapé – buttery, flaky pastry filled with the creamy richness of Boursin®. They're simple to prepare when you’re hosting, so you can spend more time with your guests, yet still impressive."
The much-loved Garlic & Herbs is a delicious blend of delicate garlic, fragrant parsley and mild chives folded into authentic cheese. Creamy yet crumbly, it smothers easily onto crackers, compliments a variety of recipes and takes any grazing platter to a whole new level.
"This is my nod to the classic French canapé – buttery, flaky pastry filled with the creamy richness of Boursin®. They're simple to prepare when you’re hosting, so you can spend more time with your guests, yet still impressive."
The much-loved Garlic & Herbs is a delicious blend of delicate garlic, fragrant parsley and mild chives folded into authentic cheese. Creamy yet crumbly, it smothers easily onto crackers, compliments a variety of recipes and takes any grazing platter to a whole new level.