Galette des Rois with Frangipane

Name: Galette des Rois with Frangipane
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 1 h 2 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 2 discs of puff pastry (all-butter (30 cm diameter)); 125 g of almond flour; 100 g of granulated sugar; 100 g of butter (soft); 1 tbsp rum; 2 eggs; 1 egg yolks (for the egg wash)

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The galette des rois is made of puff pastry filled with frangipane cream. 👑 Be sure to seal the edges well and brush with egg wash for a glossy finish.

Total time: 1 h 02
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 32 min
Rest: 1 h
Difficulty: Medium
Per person: €0.88

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 7

servings

Estimated cost €7.00

Equipment

Rolling pin
Pastry brush
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Oven
Kitchen knife
King cake charm

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

In a bowl, mix the almond flour, sugar, soft butter, the 2 eggs and, if desired, the rum until you get a smooth cream.
Place one disc of puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Spread the frangipane cream, leaving a free border of about 2 cm.
Press the fève into the cream.
Brush the free border with water using a pastry brush.
Cover with the second disc of pastry and seal the edges by pressing gently.
Draw patterns on the surface of the galette with the tip of a knife.
Brush the galette with egg yolk diluted in a little water.
Bake for , until the galette is golden.
Let cool before serving.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

350kcal

Protein6 g7%
Carbs32 g37%
Fat22 g57%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

To keep the pastry from puffing up too much in the center, make a few small, shallow slits on the surface before baking. This lets the steam escape and keeps your galette nice and even. 😋

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well raw (assembled) for up to 2 months, baked for up to 1 month, wrapped in plastic wrap or foil.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps for 3-4 days max in the fridge in an airtight container.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Frangipane can be made a day ahead. Assemble the galette and bake on the day.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven 10-15 min at 150°C to crisp it up. Air fryer 5-8 min at 140°C. Microwave not recommended (softens the pastry).

Variations

Leave out the rum for an alcohol-free version.
Add a few drops of vanilla extract to the frangipane.
Tuck pieces of pear or dark chocolate into the cream for a more indulgent galette.

Mistakes to avoid

Sealing the edges poorly: brush the free border with water, then press to seal, otherwise the frangipane leaks out.
Spreading the cream all the way to the edge: leave a free border of about 2 cm so you can seal it.
Skipping the egg wash: egg yolk diluted in a little water gives a golden, glossy galette.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make frangipane cream?

In a bowl, mix 125 g of almond flour, 100 g of sugar, 100 g of soft butter, 2 eggs and, if you like, 1 tablespoon of rum, until you get a smooth cream. Then spread it over the first disc of dough.

How do you seal a galette des rois?

Leave a border of about 2 cm around the cream, brush it with water, cover with the second disc and press gently to seal the edges. Then draw patterns on top with the tip of a knife.

What temperature do you bake a galette des rois at?

Preheat the oven to 200 °C and bake the galette for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden. Let it cool before serving.

When do you add the fève to the galette?

Press the fève into the frangipane after spreading the cream over the first disc of dough and before closing it with the second disc. Then brush with egg yolk diluted in a little water.