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How To Make: Galette des Rois (King Cake)

A French classic, traditionally shared at Epiphany (6th January).

Jon Hatchman by Jon Hatchman
2022-01-05 09:12
in Recipes
Galette des Rois recipe

Photo: Yuichi Sakuraba

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Also known as King Cake, French Galette des Rois season begins at Epiphany and generally lasts through to Shrove Tuesday.

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A puff pastry cake shrouded with religious symbolism, Galette des Rois is most commonly enjoyed on 6th January (Twelfth Night), corresponding to the moment in the Bible when the baby Jesus was presented to the three kings or Magi, who had arrived in Bethlehem bestowing gifts. Traditionally, the cake harbours a small charm (fève), a porcelain nativity figurine, which is hidden inside and the finder is crowned King or Queen of that family for the day. Dried broad beans are also commonly used as modern-day fèves. Ready-made versions are also typically accompanied by paper or cardboard crowns, to be worn by whoever finds the fève. 

While various takes on the Galette des Rois are available, in France and other countries fond of the dish, the most famous iteration features puff pastry and a filling of frangipane, made with almonds, butter, eggs, and sugar. Although popular in France, it’s believed to have been invented by a Florentine nobleman, the Marquis of Frangipani, several centuries ago.

Some French bakeries serve Galette des Rois with embellishments such as apple, caramel, chestnut, and pistachio, while Gateau des Rois is popular in the south of France, featuring an orange blossom-flavoured brioche crown. In the United States of America, however, the dish is particularly popular in New Orleans and southwest Louisiana during Mardi Gras season, shaped like a crown and decorated with green, purple and gold sugar to represent the traditional colours of Mardi Gras. The Galette des Rois is also popular in Mexico, where it’s known as Rosca de Reyes: a bread shaped like a wreath and topped with candied fruits, often paired with hot chocolate.

This take on the classic Galette des Rois recipe features a puff pastry shell and a simple frangipane filling, using ground almonds, apricot jam, and a splash of Cognac.

Galette des Rois recipe

Galette des Rois (King Cake)

A French classic, traditionally shared at Epiphany (6th January).
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Almond, Baking, Galette, Galette des Rois, King Cake, Pastry
Servings: 8
Author: Jon Hatchman

Ingredients

  • 450 g puff pastry
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam
  • 100 g ground almonds
  • 100 g unsalted butter softened
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • ½ zest of 1 orange
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp Cognac
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 dried broad bean to use as the fève (optional)
Makes: 25cm25 x 25cm round

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 200C/gas 6.
  • Divide the pastry into two pieces and roll each. Cut into equal rounds, approximately 25-30cm.
  • Place one piece of rolled pastry on a lined baking sheet and spread with apricot jam, leaving a border of around 2cm-1 inch. Chill in the fridge while you make the frangipane.
  • To make the filling, beat the softened butter, caster sugar, orange zest and salt until light, then beat in one of eggs and stir through the ground almonds, cognac, and broad bean if using.
  • Remove the pastry from the fridge, then spoon the filling over the jam and spread evenly. Brush the edges of the pastry with water, then cover with the second piece of pastry. Press the edges to seal, then mark the top with a pattern (see photo). Brush with the other beaten egg and place in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
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