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French Galette des Rois with Almond Cream Filling

Name: French Galette des Rois with Almond Cream Filling
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 100g unsalted butter, softened; 100g granulated sugar; 100g almond flour; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 500g ready-made puff pastry; 1 egg, beaten, for glaze; 1 small fève (bean), for tradition; Powdered sugar, for dusting

A classic French pastry, Galette des Rois, featuring a flaky puff pastry filled with luscious almond cream, traditionally enjoyed during the Epiphany.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 21, 2025

French Galette des Rois with Almond Cream Filling — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Almond Cream Filling

For the Puff Pastry

Optional Extras

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 580 kcal
Protein: 9.9 g
Carbs: 46.8 g
Fat: 40.1 g
Fiber: 2.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4640 kcal
Protein: 79.5 g
Carbs: 374.6 g
Fat: 321 g
Fiber: 20.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
100g unsalted butter softened	717	0.9	0.1	81.1	0
100g granulated sugar	387	0	100	0	0
100g almond flour	575	20.4	21.5	50.4	10.7
2 large eggs	144	12.6	1.2	9.6	0
1 tsp vanilla extract	12	0	0.5	0	0
1 tbsp all-purpose flour	28	0.8	5.9	0.1	0.2
500g ready-made puff pastry	2675	37.5	237	175	10
1 egg beaten, for glaze	72	6.3	0.6	4.8	0
1 small fève (bean) for tradition	0	0	0	0	0
Powdered sugar for dusting	30	0	7.8	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Almond Cream

1
Cream butter and sugar
Cream the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Add almond flour and eggs
Mix in the almond flour, followed by the eggs one at a time.
3
Incorporate vanilla and flour
Stir in the vanilla extract and all-purpose flour until smooth.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Ensure the almond cream is well-mixed with no lumps.

Preparing the Puff Pastry

1
Roll first sheet
Roll out one puff pastry sheet into a circle, about 30cm diameter.
2
Roll second sheet
Repeat with the second sheet.
3
Chill sheets
Chill both pastry sheets while preparing the filling.
Tip: 💡 Pro Tip: Rest the pastry sheets in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before assembling.

How to Make French Galette des Rois with Almond Cream Filling

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Assembly and Sealing
Spread the almond cream onto one pastry circle, leaving a 2cm border. Hide the fève in the cream if desired. Cover with the second pastry sheet and seal edges.
2
Decorative Elements
Score the top with a knife in your preferred pattern, taking care not to cut through the pastry.
3
Final Glaze
Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
4
Baking
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes until golden brown.