Recette: Galette des Rois

Keen to bake something sucré* but had your fill of cannelés (for now)? With an almond cream centre enclosed in buttery, golden puff pastry, la galette des rois or ‘king cake’ will surely become a new favourite.

Easy to make (and difficult to resist), la galette des rois is served throughout France during Epiphany. Taking place on the 6th of January, the religious holiday commemorates the visit of the three wise men to baby Jesus.

The French celebrate the occasion by baking or buying this cake, which features une fève*, traditionally a dried broad bean, hidden inside. Whoever finds the surprise in their slice is named king or queen for the evening and earns the honour of wearing a paper crown.

Just remember to mention this hidden treat to unsuspecting invité(e)s*!

Merci au Marmiton pour la recette*.

*sweet | *a trinket/ a broad bean (fava bean) | *guests | *Enjoy! | *Thank you to Marmiton for the recipe.