Galette des Rois (French Kings Cake)

By The Cooking Foodie · 90 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Roll out the puff pastry if needed and cut two 9-inch (23 cm) circles. Place them on a baking sheet and refrigerate while you make the filling.
2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the ground almonds, vanilla extract and orange zest until combined. Transfer to a piping bag or use a spoon.
3. Place one pastry circle on a lined baking sheet and brush the outer edge with egg wash. Pipe the filling in a spiral, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border. Press the lucky charm gently into the filling. Cover with the second circle and seal the edges well.
4. Brush the top with egg wash and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush the galette with egg wash again. Score a decorative pattern on top with the back of a knife, without cutting through. Bake 35–40 minutes, until deeply golden and puffed.
6. Optional: heat the 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water until dissolved. Brush the hot galette with this syrup. Let it cool slightly before serving.

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