patty shell
Usually made of
PUFF PASTRY, this small cup-shaped shell is used to hold creamed dishes of meat, poultry, fish or vegetables. Fresh patty shells are available in bakeries, while frozen unbaked shells can usually be found in supermarkets.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.