French Galette des Rois with Almond Cream Filling
Traditional King's Cake with Rich Almond Filling
A classic French pastry, Galette des Rois, featuring a flaky puff pastry filled with luscious almond cream, traditionally enjoyed during the Epiphany.
- 1 h 45 min
- 8
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Almond Cream Filling
For the Puff Pastry
Optional Extras
Preparation
Preparing the Almond Cream
Cream butter and sugar
Cream the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
Add almond flour and eggs
Mix in the almond flour, followed by the eggs one at a time.
Incorporate vanilla and flour
Stir in the vanilla extract and all-purpose flour until smooth.
⚠ Important: Ensure the almond cream is well-mixed with no lumps.
Preparing the Puff Pastry
Roll first sheet
Roll out one puff pastry sheet into a circle, about 30cm diameter.
Roll second sheet
Repeat with the second sheet.
Chill sheets
Chill both pastry sheets while preparing the filling.
💡 Pro Tip: Rest the pastry sheets in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before assembling.
Cooking Process
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.
Decorative Elements
Score the top with a knife in your preferred pattern, taking care not to cut through the pastry.
Final Glaze
Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Baking
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes until golden brown.
Plating & Serving
French Galette des Rois with Almond Cream Filling
French Galette des Rois with Almond Cream Filling
Plating & Serving
Allow the pastry to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm with coffee or tea for a traditional French treat.