Galette des Rois with Frangipane

For the pastry cream :

• 25 cl milk 1 vanilla pod
• 2 egg yolks
• 50 g powdered sugar
• 20 g flour

For the almond cream :

• 100 g soft butter
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 100 g almond powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon rum (optional)

Assembly :

• 2 puff pastry discs (approx. 25 cm in diameter)
• 1 bean
• 1 egg yolk (for gilding)

Pastry cream :

• Heat the milk with the split vanilla pod and seeds.
• In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture whitens, then stir in the flour.
• Pour the hot milk over the mixture, stirring constantly, then pour back into the pan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Leave to cool.

Almond cream :

• Mix the soft butter with the sugar until creamy.
• Stir in the almond powder, then the eggs one by one.
• Add rum if desired.

Frangipane :

• Gently mix the cooled crème pâtissière with the almond cream to make the frangipane.

Assembly of the galette :

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Place a disk of puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Spread the frangipane, leaving a 2 cm border.
• Insert the bean.
• Lightly moisten the edges, then cover with the second disc of dough.
• Gently press the edges together.
• Draw patterns on the top with the tip of a knife and gild with beaten egg yolk.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

This traditional recipe will delight galette des rois fans in search of authenticity.

To enhance your galette des rois, add a touch of our delicious homemade jam. A perfect marriage between the sweetness of almonds and the intensity of fruit!"

To integrate your jams into the galette des rois recipe, here are a few elegant and gourmet suggestions:

Option 1: Jam heart (gourmet surprise)

• Spread a thin layer of jam (e.g. raspberry, apricot or pear) directly under the frangipane. This adds a fruity, tangy touch that contrasts with the sweetness of the almond.

Option 2: Jam directly into the frangipane

• Stir 2-3 tablespoons of jam into the frangipane cream before spreading on the pastry. This will delicately perfume the whole while preserving its creaminess.

Option 3: Jam as an accompaniment

• Serve a spoonful of jam next to the slice of galette for a personalized tasting experience. Ideal for those who prefer to measure out the fruit themselves.

The jam flavors that go best with frangipane are those that add a fruity, slightly acidic touch to balance the richness of the almond:

 The best combinations :

• Apricot: tart and sweet, it perfectly complements the roundness of the frangipane.
• Raspberry: Slightly tart, it creates a lovely contrast with the almond cream.
• Blueberry: Its sweetness and intense fragrance enhance the galette.
• Pear: Subtle and sweet, it goes wonderfully well with almond.
• Red fruit(redcurrant, cherry): For a touch of pep and color. ?

More gourmet and original combinations :

• Bitter orange or mandarin: A slightly bitter side that enhances almond.
• Fig: Rich and sweet, perfect for a more autumnal galette.