patty shell
Definition
Noun: A patty shell is a small, cup-shaped pastry case made from puff pastry. It is baked empty until puffed and golden, creating a hollow container intended to be filled with various savory mixtures, such as creamed chicken, seafood, or vegetables.
Usage
A patty shell serves as an edible container for hot fillings. It is a prepared component used in cooking and serving. * For the appetizer, she filled each patty shell with a creamy mushroom mixture. * The recipe calls for baking the patty shells until they are fully puffed and flaky.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary component: The term is primarily used in a culinary context to describe the specific pastry vessel. The quality of a patty shell is judged by its flakiness and its ability to hold filling without becoming soggy too quickly.
- A good patty shell should be light, airy, and crisp.
Variants and Related Words
- Vol-au-vent: This is a French term for a larger version of a patty shell, often used for more substantial fillings. While similar, a is typically larger and may have a specific shape.
- Puff pastry shell: A more descriptive synonym for patty shell.
- Bouchée: A very small, bite-sized patty shell.
Synonyms
- Pastry case
- Puff pastry cup
Related Phrases
- To fill a patty shell: The standard phrase describing the action of putting a prepared mixture into the baked shell.
- After making the chicken à la king, the next step is to fill the patty shells.
Noun
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shell of puff paste
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