The Galette des Rois King’s Cake is a traditional French dessert typical of the Epiphany, made with puff pastry and filled with almond frangipane cream that hides a bean (now an almond is used) inside. Whomever finds the almond becomes King, complete with a paper crown, keeping both pagan and Christian traditions alive. The designs on the puff pastry are not just decorative; for example, the ray pattern symbolizes the return of light after the winter solstice, a homage to the reborn sun, while the leaf pattern symbolizes life.
Always inform guests about the presence of the almond
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: French
- Seasonality: Epiphany
- Energy 432.66 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 25.71 (g) of which sugars 13.48 (g)
- Proteins 6.65 (g)
- Fat 33.32 (g) of which saturated 9.19 (g)of which unsaturated 12.48 (g)
- Fibers 2.94 (g)
- Sodium 85.77 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 77 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup butter (soft)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg (medium)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (rectangular)
- 1 teaspoon almond essence
- 1 egg yolk (to brush on the surface)
- 1 almond (to hide inside)
Tools
- Kitchen Scale
- Bowl
- Electric Whisk
- Spatula
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Pan 8 inches
Steps
Place the soft butter in a bowl, add the powdered sugar and use the whisk to make it creamy. Add the egg and continue mixing.
Pour in the flour, and almond essence, and mix well. Roll out the rectangular sheet and cut 2 disks 8 inches in diameter. Place one disk in the pan with parchment paper underneath, spread the frangipane cream on top, and randomly place an almond.
Preheat the oven to 392°F in static mode
Cover with the other disk, pressing along the edges to seal it well. Use the rounded tip of a knife to draw rays (be careful not to cut through the pastry). In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk and brush it on the surface. Let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Bake in the lower part of the oven (below the middle) and cook for 25–30 minutes. Turn off and let cool.
Advice
Serve the Galette des Rois warm, perhaps accompanied by a glass of sweet sparkling wine
With the remaining puff pastry, you can make some savory snacks
Inform guests about the presence of the almond
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Are there any variations of the Galette des Rois King’s Cake?
In Southern France, the King’s Ring Cake is prepared, a leavened brioche dough decorated with candied fruit and sugar crystals.
What are the ingredients of frangipane cream?
The ingredients found in frangipane cream are almond flour, sugar, butter, and eggs.
