A puff pastry shell with a separate baked lid, which is served filled with a hot creamed mixture.
A delicate and airy casing crafted from exquisite puff pastry envelops a medley of finely diced meat, poultry, game, or fish bathed in a luxuriously seasoned sauce. Known as a vol-au-vent, this culinary creation can be savored as an enticing entrée or elevated to the status of a main course, making it a delightful addition to any buffet-style feast.