Description
Galette des Rois, or French King Cake, is a delightful pastry filled with rich frangipane, making it perfect for celebrating Epiphany.
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cup (150g) almond meal
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/2 tsp salt
zest of 1/2 orange (organic)
3 1/2 ounces (100g) unsalted butter
cubed
at room temperature
2 large eggs
at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 puff pastry sheets (450g ; 225g each)
A fève (or a whole almond
if you can’t find one)
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond meal, sugar, salt, and orange zest.
- Add the cubed butter and mix until blended.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the almond extract.
- Roll out one puff pastry sheet on a floured surface and place it on a baking sheet.
- Spread the frangipane filling evenly on the pastry, leaving a border around the edges.
- Insert the fève into the filling.
- Cover with the second puff pastry sheet, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush the top with a mixture of egg yolk and milk.
- Make a few slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Traditionally served on Epiphany, Galette des Rois can be enjoyed any time of the year. To enhance flavor, consider adding a splash of rum or vanilla to the frangipane.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Galette des Rois, French King Cake, frangipane, dessert, puff pastry, Epiphany