Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUnion League CafeEscargots En Croûte Recipe

Escargots En Croûte Recipe

Inspired by Union League Cafe
Time1h
Serves4

leek fondue, garlic butter

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Ingredients

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Pastry

Leek Fondue

Escargots

Method

Pastry Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Puff Pastry

    Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles large enough to cover the escargot shells.

  2. 2

    Egg Wash

    Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the pastry circles to give them a nice golden color when baked.

Leek Fondue Preparation

  1. 3

    Sauté the Leeks

    Clean and slice the leeks. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Cream and Seasoning

    Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Garlic Butter Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Garlic Butter

    In a bowl, combine the unsalted butter (softened), minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Fill the Escargots

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the canned escargots in a baking dish. Spoon the leek fondue into each escargot shell, then top with a generous dollop of garlic butter.

  2. 7

    Cover with Pastry

    Place the puff pastry circles over the escargots and crimp the edges to seal them. Cut a small slit in the top of each pastry to allow steam to escape.

  3. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.

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