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Asparagus and Parma Ham and Praline and Chocolate Vol-au-Vents

Show-stopping retro sweet and savoury puff pastry bites featuring homemade pesto, praline paste, creamy chocolate ganache, and seasonal vegetables.

SweetSavouryParty FoodPuff PastryGreat British Bake OffVol-Au-Vents
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
245.5
kcal / serving
11785.4 kcal total
Carbs
17.7g
per serving
851.5 g total
Fat
17.5g
per serving
842.1 g total
Protein
4.1g
per serving
198.8 g total
Cook Time
130
minutes
Serves
48
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
3
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
100
g
Caster Sugar
For praline paste
1
tsp
Vanilla Bean Paste
20
g
Caster Sugar
For crème légère
0.5
tbsp
Cornflour
125
g
Plain Chocolate
50-60% cocoa, roughly chopped
100
g
Dark Chocolate
70% cocoa
Dairy
500
g
Unsalted Butter
Very cold, for pastry
1
piece
Egg
Large, free-range, for egg wash
50
g
Parmesan Cheese
Grated
6
tbsp
Full-Fat Milk
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Large, free-range
10
g
Unsalted Butter
For crème légère
4
tbsp
Double Cream
For crème légère
125
ml
Double Cream
For ganache
125
g
Cream Cheese
Full-fat
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only, for pesto
2
tbsp
Lemon Juice
For cheese mixture
GrainsCereals
600
g
Plain Flour
For the puff pastry
LegumesPulses
50
g
Broad Bean
Shelled
Liquids
300
ml
Water
Ice-cold
0.5
shot
Espresso
Meat
2
slice
Parma Ham
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Basil
1
tbsp
Sunflower Seeds
1
tbsp
Pine Nut
1
pinch
Sea Salt
Coarse
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
100
g
Hazelnut
Blanched, for praline paste
OilsFats
50
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2
tbsp
Basil Oil
Other
24
piece
Edible Pansies
Purple
Vegetables
50
g
Spinach
24
piece
Asparagus
Tips only
100
g
Pea
Shelled
50
g
Mangetout
Chopped
2
piece
Radish
Finely chopped
1
piece
Micro Herbs
Mixture including pea shoots

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