How to make Vol-au-vent Cases

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry offers a healthier option while homemade dough can save costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more economical.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt provides a lower-calorie alternative, while ricotta is often less expensive.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is a healthier option, while seasoned water can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut circles from the pastry using a round cutter, about 4 inches in diameter.

Cut smaller circles from the center of half of the larger circles to create rings.

Place the full circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the edges of the full circles with egg wash.

Place the rings on top of the full circles to form a border.

Chill the assembled cases in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden and puffed.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before filling.

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