Description
A traditional French pastry served during Epiphany, made with flaky puff pastry and filled with almond cream. A small charm (fève) is hidden inside, and the person who finds it becomes the king or queen for the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (about 400g)
- 100g almond flour
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g softened butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 egg yolk (for glazing)
- 1 fève (optional small charm)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, softened butter, eggs, and almond extract to make the frangipane filling.
- Roll out one sheet of puff pastry and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the frangipane evenly over the pastry, leaving a 2cm border.
- Hide the fève in the filling if using.
- Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry and press the edges to seal.
- Brush the top with egg yolk for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Traditionally eaten in January for Epiphany.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Use store-bought puff pastry for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: galette des rois, king cake, french pastry, epiphany dessert