noun
- a small round pastry case filled with a savory mixture, typically served as an appetizer
Usage: culinary term; often used in formal dining or catering
Examples
- The caterer served delicate bouchees filled with mushrooms and cream.
- At the reception, guests enjoyed bouchees topped with smoked salmon.
- She prepared dozens of bouchees for the dinner party.
- The bouchees were made from puff pastry and filled with chicken salad.
- Each bouchee was a perfect bite-sized appetizer.