Ingredients

  • 4 frozen puff pastry shells, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large shallots, minced
  • 1/2 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup minced cilantro
  • 1/4 cup minced chives
  • 2 tablespoons minced tarragon
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Two 7-ounce cans large snails (about 3 dozen), rinsed
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Set the pastry shells on a baking sheet and bake in the center of the oven for about 25 minutes, or until puffed and browned.
  • Cut out the scored tops and reserve.
  • Scoop out any unbaked dough and bake the shells for 10 minutes longer.
  • Transfer to a rack and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet.
  • Add the shallots and cook over low heat until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the parsley, cilantro, chives and tarragon, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the snails and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the wine and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add the cream and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the snails and their sauce into the puff pastry shells, top with the lids and serve.