Definition of vol-au-vent in English English dictionary
a small canapé - circular pieces of puff pastry with a small hole which accommodates various fillings, such as mushrooms, prawns, fruit, cheese, etc
[French] a large round pastry case which is filled with a sauced mixture of meat, seafood, or vegetables then topped with a pastry lid A small puff paste shell with various fillings
a small round piece of pastry that is filled with chicken, vegetables etc and eaten at parties
(vawl-oh-ven) - A French term that means "flying in the wind," which refers to the pastry's lightness It is a classic French puff pastry shell or cup with a lid that can be filled with a cream-sauce mixture with meat or vegetables Also filled with fruit/custard mixture as a dessert The shells can range in size from small individual ones to eight-inch ones Can be served as an appetizer or an entree
(1) A large round pastry case which is filled with a sauced mixture of meat, seafood, or vegetables then topped with a pastry lid (2) A small puff paste shell with various fillings