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Close-up of a Galette des Rois slice showing flaky puff pastry layers and almond filling on a dark plate

Galette des Rois

Flaky puff pastry filled with sweet almond cream, baked until golden, then brushed with a light sugar syrup for a glossy finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 455
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the galette
  • 2 store-bought puff pastry sheets
  • 10 tbsp + 2 tsp butter 150 g
  • 3/4 cup sugar 150 g
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla flavoring
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp blanched almond flour ground almonds, skins removed (75 g)
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp almond flour with skins unblanched ground almonds (75 g)
For the syrup
  • 3 tbsp + 1 tsp water 50 g
  • 1/4 cup sugar 50 g

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Small saucepan
  • Pastry brush
  • Piping bag (or zip-top bag)
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Make the syrup: Bring the sugar and water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Cook 1–2 minutes, then cool.
  2. Mix filling: Stir butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in the 3 eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Add both almond flours and mix into a thick almond cream.
  3. Set up: Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place one puff pastry sheet on the parchment.
  4. Fill: Pipe or spread the filling in the center, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Seal: Brush the border with egg wash. Top with the second puff pastry sheet, press out air, seal edges firmly, and crimp.
  6. Chill, score, and egg-wash: Chill 20–30 minutes. Brush top with egg wash, score lightly, and poke a few vents.
  7. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–40 minutes until deeply golden.
  8. Finish: Brush the hot galette with cooled syrup. Cool 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2.1mg

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Notes

Keep the puff pastry cold for the flakiest layers. You can use all blanched almond flour if needed (same total amount). Score lightly so you don’t cut through and cause leaks. Reheat leftovers in the oven to bring back crispness.

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