Will Cheddar Cheese Taste Delicious on Vol Au Vent?

Vol-au-vent is a type of puff pastry commonly served with cheddar cheese and meat. Vol-au-vent is an appetizer. The word vol-au-vent (pronounced [vÉ”lovÉ‘]), comes from the French word that means ‘a waft of wind’. The term is evocative of the ultra-light and airy puff pastry case, as it contains a hollow or crater in the middle. This crater is usually used to place the topping or filling. The filling commonly used meat based ingredients such as meat, sausage, chicken, shrimp, cheese or other meat based filling.

A vol-au-vent is typically made by cutting two circles in rolled out puff pastry, cutting a hole in one of them, then stacking the ring-shaped piece on top of the disc-shaped piece. This pastry is usually found filled with savory ingredients such as meat or cheddar cheese, but can also have a sweet filling such as fruits or jam. This hard to pronounce dish will add a a ‘classy’ touch to your party or dinner, as you will have the air of a Frenchman if you could correctly pronounce the name. 

In France, it is usually served as an appetizer or a small snack, filled with chicken or fish and cheddar cheese. In Belgium, it is a common main dish that can be found on the menus of most restaurants, and is nearly always filled with a combination of chicken, mushrooms, and small meatballs. In addition to improving the look of vol-au-vent, cheddar cheese also increases your calcium intake, as cheddar cheese is rich with calcium that is good for your bones.

Research indicated that the consumption rate of cheddar cheese in France is higher compared to other countries. The cheddar cheese consumption habit in France is believed to be linked with the low level of coronary heart disease in the country. One of the snacks made with cheddar cheese such as vol-au-vent- is commonly consumed by the French. By adding cheddar cheese, children will enjoy the food you create. Curious to try this delicious puff pastry with cheddar cheese?