Sweet Summer Vol-au-Vents: easy filling ideas

There’s something about summer that calls for effortless entertaining — clinking glasses in the garden, light bites in the sun, and food that looks as good as it tastes. That’s where our ready-made vol-au-vent cases come in.

Follow that homemade pizza with a summer dessert — no work required. Just heat, fill, serve, and watch them disappear.

Here are 5 sweet, summery vol-au-vent filling ideas perfect for your next garden party, afternoon tea, or post BBQ snack!

For best results, heat the cases through and allow to cool (if the filling is cold) before filling.

 1. Lemon Curd, Raspberry & Mint

Ingredients:

• Lemon curd

• Fresh raspberries

• Small mint leaves

• Icing sugar (optional)

Method:

1. Spoon or pipe lemon curd into your vol-au-vent cases.

2. Top with a single fresh raspberry.

3. Garnish with a small mint leaf.

4. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.

Perfect for: Afternoon teas, bridal showers, or a light post-BBQ treat.

 2. Mascarpone, Blueberry & Honey

Ingredients:

• Mascarpone cheese

• Runny honey

• Fresh blueberries

• Lemon zest (optional)

Method:

1. Whisk mascarpone until smooth and creamy.

2. Spoon into pastry cases and top with blueberries.

3. Drizzle with honey and finish with a little grated lemon zest.

Perfect for: A no-fuss dessert platter or a last-minute gathering.

3. Mango, Lime & Coconut Cream

Ingredients:

• Coconut yoghurt or whipped coconut cream

• Diced ripe mango

• Fresh lime zest

• Toasted coconut flakes

Method:

1. Fill each case with a spoonful of coconut cream.

2. Add diced mango.

3. Sprinkle with lime zest and coconut flakes.

Perfect for: Summer birthdays, BBQs or beach-themed parties.

4. Peach & Vanilla Custard

Ingredients:

• Ready-made custard

• Tinned or poached peaches, sliced

• Crushed amaretti biscuits (optional)

Method:

1. Spoon custard into vol-au-vents.

2. Add a peach slice on top.

3. Sprinkle with crushed amaretti for a little crunch.

Perfect for: Picnics and family Sunday lunches.

5. Chocolate Ganache & Strawberry

Ingredients:

• Dark chocolate ganache (or Nutella for a shortcut)

• Fresh strawberries, halved

• Sea salt or chopped hazelnuts (optional)

Method:

1. Spoon ganache into cases while slightly warm.

2. Top with a strawberry half.

3. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes or nuts for added depth.

Perfect for: Dinner party dessert boards or late-night nibbles.

 As a bonus try pairing the sweet vol-au-vents with a sparkling rosé, elderflower cordial, or a light dessert wine.

Fill - Serve - Celebrate!