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plate with several vol au vent appetizers filled with smoked salmon and cream cheese

Smoked Salmon Vol au Vent

Only 4 ingredients, this fancy appetizer is so easy to make and takes 25 minutes to be ready! Perfect for parties, brunch, or last-minute appetizers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Servings 20 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Puff pastry sheet
  • 1 Egg
  • Whipped cream cheese chives
  • 4 Slices Smoked salmon (2 packs of 50g each)

Instructions
 

For The Vol-au-vent:

  • Roll out your puff pastry sheet. Use a round cutter to cut out circles. Then take half of those circles and cut a smaller circle in the center (you can use a bottle cap or piping tip). For example, if you cut 40 circles, make 20 with holes and leave 20 whole.
    steps on how to make vol au vent including cutting circles in puff pastry sheet
  • Place all the pieces on a baking tray with parchment paper. Crack one egg in a bowl and mix it with a fork. Brush the whole circles with egg, then place the cut-out rings on top and brush them again. Try to line them up nicely so they bake evenly. It’s okay if some look a little tilted, mine did too!
    making vol au vent including laying circles on baking sheet and brushing with egg
  • Use a fork to poke a few holes in the center of each bottom circle. This stops them from puffing up too much in the middle.
    Bake in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until they’re puffed and golden. Let them cool before filling.
    (If the centers puffed up during baking, gently press them down with your finger once they’ve cooled a little.)
    poking hole in puff pastry before baking to make vol au vent

For The Filling:

  • Once the pastry is cool, fill each with whipped cream cheese. You can also use a piping bag if it’s easier or if you want it to look a bit neater.
  • Top with a small piece of smoked salmon. I like to roll the salmon into a little rose shape, but you can fold or place it however you like.
  • I added a small piece of fresh dill on top for a nice touch. That part is optional, or you can try other toppings like a caper, chives, or a tiny lemon slice.

Notes

  • Nutrition info is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and portions. For the most accurate details, consider using a nutrition tool or checking our full Nutrition Information Disclaimer.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3.5gFat: 13.5g
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