Fresh Black Truffle & Mushroom Vol-au-Vent
Fresh Black Truffle & Mushroom Vol-au-Vent
These delicious Fresh Black Truffle & Mushroom Vol-au-Vents are the perfect entertaining dish for winter gatherings, dinner parties or festive occasions. Rich buttery mushrooms, cream and fragrant fresh black winter truffle create an indulgent filling inside crisp golden vol-au-vent pastry cases.
For this recipe we used fresh black winter truffles grown in the beautiful Daylesford region of Victoria, Australia.
Ingredients
Vol-au-vent pastry cases (mini or regular size)
300 grams mushrooms, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
50 grams butter (or more if desired)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon plain flour (optional, for thickening)
1/3 to 1/2 cup thickened cream
20–30 grams fresh black winter truffle
Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Serves approximately 4–6 people depending on the size of the vol-au-vents.
Steps for Cooking
Finely chop the mushrooms into small pieces. If using mini vol-au-vent cases, chop the mushrooms more finely to suit the smaller size.
In a frypan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, thyme and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
Sauté the mushroom mixture until softened and fragrant, allowing the moisture to reduce down. If you would like a thicker filling, sprinkle in the plain flour and stir through.
Add the cream and simmer gently until the mixture becomes rich and creamy. Adjust the amount of cream depending on your preferred consistency.
Finely grate or shave most of the fresh truffle into the mushroom mixture and stir through gently, reserving some truffle for serving.
Heat the vol-au-vent pastry cases in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes until warm and crisp.
Spoon the creamy mushroom and truffle filling into each pastry case.
Finish with extra fresh truffle shavings and garnish with parsley or thyme before serving.
These elegant truffle vol-au-vents are best enjoyed warm and make a beautiful appetiser or entertaining dish during truffle season.
Organic Black Winter Truffles from Mineral Springs Truffles
