The King Cake with almond cream by Cyril Lignac is made of a crispy, golden puff pastry crust filled with a smooth almond cream made from ground almonds, sugar, eggs, butter, and flavorings such as vanilla and rum. A small ceramic figurine (called a fève) is traditionally hidden inside the cake, and whoever finds it in their slice becomes king or queen for the day. Galette des rois is a much-loved French culinary tradition that has been enjoyed for many years.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 35 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
Puff pastry:
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1 whole egg
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2 sheets (or rolls) of puff pastry
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1 egg yolk
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1 tablespoon water
Almond cream:
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100 g ground almonds (almond flour)
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12 g cornstarch or custard powder
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80 g powdered (icing) sugar
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20 g almond milk
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80 g butter, at room temperature
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60 g beaten egg
Syrup:
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100 g water
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100 g sugar
Preparation
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