The fir eats / Julia Hartbeck
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Galette des Rois (French King Cake)
For an extra special holiday treat bake this delicious galette des rois a traditional French cake that is usually served on Epiphany the day the Three Kings visited the baby Jesus. The name means “king’s cake” and is similar to the Mardi Gras king cake in that it also has a small prize hidden inside the filling.
A galette des rois features an irresistibly creamy almond filling sandwiched between two flaky buttery layers of puff pastry. The almond cream ingredients are all mixed together in a food processor then the paste is spread onto ready-made puff pastry making this impressive tart easy to make. Once you’ve mastered this foolproof recipe you can experiment with different fillings or make your own from scratch. Serve slices of the galette with tea or café au lait to balance out the sweetness of the tart.
When it comes to the small prize (a fève) hidden in the filling bakeries opt for porcelain or plastic figures but a home baker might use a dried fava bean instead. The lucky guest who finds the fève becomes the “king” or “queen” of the evening and wears a paper crown. Of course make sure to warn everyone about the fève or some guests may leave the party with broken teeth. If you’re making this cake for kids consider omitting the fève altogether.
