Puff Pastry Shells

Puff Pastry Shells
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    42

Delicate and airy, these puff pastry shells are the perfect blank canvas for your culinary creations. Whether filled with creamy chocolate mousse or savory mushroom duxelles, these golden shells elevate any dish with their flaky layers and elegant presentation.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    109 g
  • Cholesterol
    47 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    24 g
  • Sodium
    618 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    93 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and ice water to create an egg wash. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, gently unfold one sheet of puff pastry. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out as many circles as possible. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry sheets. You should aim for at least 8 circles. (15 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut through the center of 4 of the pastry circles, creating rings. These will form the raised edges of your shells. (10 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Place the whole circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently brush the top of each circle with the egg wash. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Carefully place a pastry ring on top of each egg-washed circle, aligning the edges. Gently press down to adhere. Brush the pastry rings with the egg wash as well. (10 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry shells are puffed, golden brown, and cooked through. (20-25 minutes)

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08 Step

Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For best results, ensure your puff pastry is very cold throughout the entire process. If it becomes too soft, return it to the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up.
Don't skip the egg wash! It helps to create a beautiful golden color and adds a touch of richness.
Feel free to experiment with different sizes of round cutters to create shells of varying sizes.
These shells can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
For a shinier finish, brush the shells with egg wash again halfway through baking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Brooke Skiles

    These turned out beautifully! So flaky and perfect for my mini quiches.

  • Leta Kub

    I had some trouble with the pastry sticking to the cutter. Any tips?

  • Chris Simonis

    I made these with gluten-free puff pastry and they still came out great!

  • Jayme Wuckert

    This is such a versatile recipe. I've used these shells for everything from appetizers to desserts!

  • Bernadine Jakubowski

    The ice water in the egg wash is a game-changer! My shells were so much puffier.

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