vol au vent
/vɔl oʊ ˈvɑnt/
noun
- A small, light, round pastry shell that is hollow in the center and filled with a savory mixture, such as meat, seafood, or vegetables in sauce.
- For the party appetizers, she served tiny vol-au-vent filled with creamy mushroom sauce.
- I ordered a seafood vol-au-vent at the French bistro, and it was delicious.
- The chef prepared a classic chicken vol-au-vent with a rich, buttery pastry.