Herb and Cheese Vol au Vents
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Herb and Cheese Vol au Vents
Description
Herb and Cheese Vol au Vents include puff pastry cases filled with a seasoned cream cheese mixture enriched with dried Italian herbs and garlic powder. Thin strips of red bell pepper cut into small cubes add a crisp contrast and a slight sweetness to the creamy filling. The puff pastry shells are baked beforehand according to package instructions to create a flaky, golden vessel for the cheese. Fresh basil leaves or sprigs garnish the tops, bringing a fresh herbal brightness that complements the cream cheese's richness.
The combination of textures—from the tender, flaky pastry to the smooth cheese filling and crunchy peppers—makes each vol au vent a balanced bite. The herbs and garlic powder provide a mild savory depth without overpowering the mild cream cheese. These are served as finger foods and are ideal at gatherings or as a party nibble.
The recipe can be easily adapted by varying the herb blend or adding other vegetables for garnish. Preparing the cream cheese mixture ahead of time allows for quick assembly and serving. This recipe requires no cooking for the filling and minimal preparation time, focusing on assembling the components to highlight their textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 24 puff pastry cases or shells
- 14 ounces cream cheese 400g
- 2 teaspoons italian herb blend dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 red bell pepper
- basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook the vol-au-vent pastry cups according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, stir the herbs and garlic powder into the cream cheese.
- Cut thin strips of bell pepper, then cut into small cubes.
- Allow the vol-au-vent cases to cool slightly, then put the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag (or use teaspoons) to fill the cases.
- Top with a few pieces of bell pepper and a small sprig or slice of basil.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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