It has been a while since I wanted to make this galette des rois. This is a kings’ cake French people make with puff pastry. They fill it with a delicious frangipane. They eat this cake in France during the Epiphany, twelve nights after Christmas. In other words, today!
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As old-fashioned as I am, I wanted to make everything from scratch. But then, I didn’t have the time to make homemade puff pastry: roll it repeatedly to get the fluffy consistency of a good puff pastry.
So, I got it from the freezer at the store, and voilà: I made this delicious galette des rois to celebrate the arrival of Los Tres Reyes Magos. In Spanish, we call them the Three Kings or Three Magi. According to Matthew’s Gospel, they paid tribute to the Christ Child, bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
A dessert to say goodbye to the holiday season…
The Epiphany, or Three Kings’ Day, also marks the end of the Christmas season. When I was a little girl, my sister Andreína and I used to get little presents and sweets. These gifts were supposedly left in our beds by the three exotic magi who traveled from the East to revere the newborn Messiah. We don’t get presents, but now that I live in America, I like to extend the holiday season by baking this delicious cake.
In Spain, this is the holiday when children and adults get presents and eat Roscón de Reyes, a delicious sweet bread shaped like a wheel or crown filled with whipped cream and topped with candied fruit.
Galette des rois, a French dessert and tradition
In France, galettes des rois are so popular that some bakeries start selling them by December and keep doing that well after the Epiphany too.
French pâtissiers fill this cake with an almond cream called frangipane. Inside the galette, they usually hide a fève (a bean or a figurine representing baby Jesus). The one who gets the fève or figurine becomes king or queen for the day and year! Isn’t this cool?
Instead of the fève or the figurine, I hid an almond. But if you freak out about somebody shocking or hurting a tooth, I have the solution. Simply hide a piece of chocolate or skip this part of the tradition.
I love galette des rois because who doesn’t love a buttery puff pastry filled with frangipane? This is a cake made in heaven for kings. I hope you like my recipe.
How to make Galette des rois
To make this recipe, you’ll need some ingredients and kitchen utensil utensils easily found online, including:
- Almond flour
- Confectioners sugar
- Almond extract
- Puff pastry
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Paring knife
- Brush
Following is my recipe. Thanks for subscribing to my YouTube channel and visiting my Amazon shop.
Galette des rois
Ingredients
- 1 cup of almond flour
- 3/4 cup of confectioner sugar
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 3 eggs for the frangipane almond crème plus 1 for the egg wash
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1 almond
- 2 sheets of store-bought puff pastry I used Pepperidge Farms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the frangipane (almond cream filling) by beating together the almond flour, sugar and butter, in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until well combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time and keep beating.
- Add the almond extract and salt and beat until well combined. Reserve.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the puff pastry sheets and with the help of a round plate and a pairing knife, cut a circle. Save the leftovers for other uses.
- Carefully place the puff pastry circle into the lined baking sheet.
- Spread the frangipane on the puff pastry, forming a circle and leaving a 1 to 1 ½ inch border.
- Place the almond inside the frangipane, close to the border.
- On a floured surface, roll out the second puff pastry sheet and cut it into a circle too.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg for the egg wash and brush the border of the puff pastry circle with the frangipane.
- Place the second puff pastry circle on top and slightly press the border.
- With a butter knife and two fingers, decorate the border by pressing and creating and indentation.
- With a paring knife, open a little hole in the middle of the of the puff pastry and slightly cut the surface the hole to the border.
- Brush with the egg wash.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
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Is it 3 eggs for the frangipane and a 4th egg for the wash? Or 2 eggs for the frangipane and a 3rd for the egg wash?
Three eggs for the frangipane, plus one egg for the wash.
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Did you try again? Commente are there.
This galette des rois is fantastic. Mine isn’t as pretty as. yours, but the flavor and texture turned out perfect. Thanks for the detailed instructions.
Thank you, Katie. Practice makes a huge difference. Let’s try it next year.
This is such a treat! The almond filling had such a wonderfully rich flavor, and it was great with that flaky puff pastry. Definitely worth putting on your baking list!
Isn’t it delicious? Thanks for stopping by, Amanda.
So yummy and pretty! Made this Kings Cake for a dinner party and everyone loved it
Yayyyyyyy!
What a lovely story behind this cake. It also looks amazing, I bet it tastes incredible. I say yeah to anything that continues some kind of celebration after Christmas. I want to be king! Lol.
Hahahaha, make it until your coronation!
Such a beautiful recipe! I just made this as a trial run for an upcoming party we are having – turned out perfectly! Can’t wait to see how others like it!
Awwwww thank you, Laureen.
Wow! This cake recipe looks absolutely delicious and yummy! The presentation just makes it so enticing and tempting! Love the design too!
Thank you Jamie. The design is the most traditional and common, but the sky is the limit!
We really loved this dish. Thanks so much for helpful tips so I was able to bake it just right.
Thank you for stopping by, Megan.
This looks so tasty and delicious! I’ve never seen this before and I cannot wait to give it a try.
You’ll love it, Lakita.
I’ve always wanted to make Galette des Rois and this one using store-bought puff pastry is doable, beautiful, and delicious!
Indeed! Thanks for stopping by, Niccoletta.
This is absolutely gorgeous and it looks perfect for a dinner party I’m planning!! I can’t wait to make it 🙂
Thank you, Susan.
This galette was way better than the standard king cake. The almond filling was a pure delight, and the lightness of the puff pastry was the perfect crust. This is my new go-to for Epiphany and Mardi Gras.
Awwww, thank you, Linda!
Omg!! Esta tarta de reyes se ve exquisite!!!
Que rico! Yo quisiera que aquí en Estados Unidos se celebraran los Reyes. Extraño eso de Puerto Rico. Bueno esta tarta de Reyes me parece que es exquisita.
El Roscon de reyes no es nada fácil. Pero voy a seguir tu receta. Luce delicioso para este lunes
The French version of tarta de reyes is the most elegant to me! I will make it some day!
Esta tarta de reyes nunca la probé La french cousine en repostería es famosa. Como bien dices en España tomamos el Roscón de Reyes. Me acordaré de ti!
Enri adoro celebrar las festividades navideñas desde el día de Santa Lucía (13dic) hasta el día de la Candelaria (02 febr). Y preparar dulces relacionados con dichas festividades. Por supuesto que el dia de reyes no pueden faltar las roscas y en especial me gusta la francesa, la Galette des Rois. La primera vez que la probé fue en una pastelería francesa en La Castellana/Chacao. Me encanta como quedó la tuya, gracias por compartir esta versión de Galette des rois with frangipane… debe ser una verdadera delicia …
Que delicia esta tarta de reyes para acompañarla con un vino . De verdad que me sorprende que tengas variedad de recetas tan deliciosas y más que ahora nos compartas French cuisine ! Gracias
Enri no conocía la galette des rois pero parece que me va a encantar, gracias por contar la historia y por la receta, te quedó una preciosura como siempre!
No sabía de esta tarta de reyes, pero qué rica se ve! Gracias por compartir la receta Enri!
Cada año le voy dando y dando vueltas a este post a ver si me animo a hacer una rosca de reyes pero le tengo pánico a esas masas! Pediré ayuda cuando me decida. Se ve divina tu Galette des rois!
That galette des rois looks amazing! I love french cuisine and can’t wait to make this recipe! That’s perfect for a Friday night dinner!
Me ha encantado la corteza superior de esta tarta de reyes. Debe ser crocante y deliciosa para acompanarla con un buen helado. soooo yummy.
I love the idea of hiding a sweet treat in the cake! they do this in New Orleans for Marti Gras too.
Yesss!
Wow, it looks so light and fluffy! I have never seen this before and can’t wait to try it!
My oh my! this is wow! beautiful, gorgeous and so damn appetizing. How i wish i can have a slice of that cake.
Thank you darling!
I love everything about this kings cake, the name, the filling, the look, amazing!
Thanks for stopping by Luna!
Thank you my dear!
I have not tried the Kings Cake before and looks amazing! I love almond flavor, I find it very festive
Ahhhh the wonderful frangipane…
I didn’t know about this gallete, it is a beautiful and elegant version of the kings cake.
Yessss! This is a lovely recipe…
Wow! This looks so delicious! I will give it a try this weekend!
Wait until the Epiphany! LOL!
This looks so beautiful. I love the design on the top of your Galette des Rois!
Thank you!
Galette des rois for breakfast with coffee, omg heaven!
Indeed!
I love the magic that goes with this cake. I need to start this tradition with my boys!
You will love it Tara…
Oh my goodness this looks absolutely delightful! Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us!
Thank you for stopping by Krysten!
Yum, this looks so delicious! I will have to make this one day. I bet it will be a hit!
Yesssss!
Looks beautiful! Never tried this before but love almond desserts, so will give it a go!
Yesssssss!
What a gorgeous cake! And so delicious.
Indeed, Silvia!
So delicious and elegant. I love this recipe
Me too! Indeed!
This is so gorgeous. I love the French version. Although I love anything with frangipan!
This is my favorite. Next year I’ll the Spanish Roscón de Reyes!
How healthy and yummmy! Now this is indeed a king’s cake and I’d love to have it as bread for breakfast every day.
hahahahah! thank you Dalene!
I love this take on the Tres Reyes Magos I usually see the Mexican version called Roscon de Reyes which looks more like a giant donut haha. Really nice recipe and maybe I will try this for my family next year. Definitely looks more delicious than the Roscon lol.
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You made laugh Andi!
I’ll have to agree with others before me, this is probably the tastiest King’s Cake I’ve ever seen! And the recipe seems so simple! I’ll have to try this out!
Thank you Jennifer!
This King’s cake looks so good! I’ve seen King’s cake before but it never looks as good as this. I may have to try the recipe!
Thank you Kay!
This dessert is so elegant. I love it.
Thank you Ale.
I love the fact that it translates into “King’s Cake”. It really looks delicious, fitting for a royalty.
Thank you Alisha!
Oh, this is wonderful! We, too, celebrate el Dia de los Reyes Magos (we’re Cuban) and in nearby Tarpon Springs, the Greek community celebrates Epiphany with a famous “dive for the cross”. Love these traditions!
Yes! I love them too and it’s on us to keep them alive!
I literally JUST learned about these this morning and look! Here’s your blog post about them! It must be a sign that I must try one immediately 😉
Hahahahah! You MUST have this one Dani!
This cake looks like it would be so good. I have never heard of this kind before but would love to give it a try!
You will love this Becca!
I love the idea of baking pie or cake on scratch. From there you know it is good stuff and really fresh. I love to try this at home for the weekend family get together.
I love it too. This one turned to be so delicious!
This is the first recipe I have seen on Galette des rois. I love eating this but always curious how to make it! Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipe! It will come in handy!
Thank you Cara!
This looks so good! I can’t make anything look this good! I would love to try this! I can’t wait!
Yes, you can Katriza. Try and you’ll see.
I’m such a sweet tooth and I love cakes a lot! And I’ll definitely bake it when I finally get some free time! a buttery puff pastry filled with frangipane … yummm! 🙂
Yesssssss!
This looks interesting and it seems to require a little more patience than I have right now, lol. Maybe I will try it one of these days
Get frozen puff pastry at the store. You’ll love it!
I`m a bad cook but even more worse in baking as I do feel like I have two left hands I really like the way you explain everything so well and will sure give this a try, thanks so much.
Oh yum, this looks so good! I don’t think I’ve ever had a Kings Cake before. I really should.
Thank you Amber. You try this one. You’ll love it!
Looks delicious! I’m sure it smells heavenly, too. The filling is simple but then again, you don’t need much to make this pastry enticing.
I absolutely agree with you Ivan Jose. Thanks for visiting!
Exquisito! I will make it
And you’ll love it Pilarin! Thanks for visiting!
Wow me encantó!!! Y mil gracias por el dato del hojaldre congelado. No se me había ocurrido. Yo haría como las bakeries francesas pero lo extendería por todo el año LOL
Un gran descubrimiento y no te imagina TODO lo que se puede hacer y con poco esfuerzo. Un beso Patty y gracias por visitar y comentar.
This looks so beautiful and tasty, I would even be scared to slice it because I would be ruining it’s beauty. Pinning.
Awwww if you let it cool down you can make a clean cut. Thank you for pinning it!
Thanks Enri for sharing this recipe. I would love to try this for sure. May be in upcoming weekend. Big fan of your articles.
Thank you my dear. This is a wonderful treat!
Que rico. Muy buena tu historia! Como siempre un placer leerte.
Gracias primix!
This really looks yummy! I could almost smell it from here.
Hace años me daba por hacer estas cosas. Tu receta está buenísima, ya me estoy animando a poner manos en la masa otra vez.
Awwwww! Yo feliz de que pude hacerla en un dos por tres gracias al hojaldre congelado. Gracias por visitar y comentar mi More.
Amazing! I was waiting for this recipe!!! Thank you for sharing!
Now you have it baby! I’m waiting for your porchetta recipe Andre!