Oriental-Inspired Almond King Cake (Galette des Rois) by @hervecuisine

1h5

8 servings

🌰

200 g

Almond powder

🍯

100 g

Honey

🌸

2 tbsp

Orange blossom water

🧈

60 g

Butter

🥚

3

Eggs

🪵

1 tsp

Cinnamon

🥐

2

Puff pastry

🌰

Almonds

1

Fève

💧

2 tbsp

Water

🧂

Salt

  1. Mix

    Mix the almond powder, honey, orange blossom water, soft butter, eggs and cinnamon to make the almond cream, then put it into a piping bag.

  2. Roll

    Roll out a disc of all-butter puff pastry and spread the almond cream nicely over it.

  3. Place

    Place the fève into the almond cream.

  4. Brush

    Brush water around the edge of the pastry to seal the second disc of puff pastry on top.

  5. Trim

    Put the assembled cake in the freezer, then trim the edges for a clean cake.

  6. Brush

    Brush the top with beaten egg mixed with a pinch of salt.

  7. Trace decorative patterns on top with a knife.

  8. Put

    Put the cake back in the freezer, then brush with the egg glaze a second time if needed.

  9. Sprinkle

    Sprinkle crushed almonds around the edge.

  10. Bake

    Bake at 180 degrees.

Oriental-Inspired Almond King Cake (Galette des Rois) by @hervecuisine

1h5

8 servings

🌰

200 g

Almond powder

🍯

100 g

Honey

🌸

2 tbsp

Orange blossom water

🧈

60 g

Butter

🥚

3

Eggs

🪵

1 tsp

Cinnamon

🥐

2

Puff pastry

🌰

Almonds

1

Fève

💧

2 tbsp

Water

🧂

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Mix the almond powder, honey, orange blossom water, soft butter, eggs and cinnamon to make the almond cream, then put it into a piping bag.

    🌰Almond powder
    🍯Honey
    🌸Orange blossom water
    🧈Butter
    🥚Eggs
    🪵Cinnamon
    🥣Bowl
    🫙Piping bag

  2. Step 2/10

    Roll out a disc of all-butter puff pastry and spread the almond cream nicely over it.

    🥐Puff pastry
    🌰Almond cream
    🥖Rolling pin

  3. Step 3/10

    Place the fève into the almond cream.

    Fève (charm)

  4. Step 4/10

    Brush water around the edge of the pastry to seal the second disc of puff pastry on top.

    💧Water
    🥐Puff pastry
    🖌️Brush

  5. Step 5/10

    Put the assembled cake in the freezer, then trim the edges for a clean cake.

    🥐Puff pastry
    🔪Knife

  6. Step 6/10

    Brush the top with beaten egg mixed with a pinch of salt.

    🥚Egg
    🧂Salt
    🖌️Brush

  7. Step 7/10

    Trace decorative patterns on top with a knife.

    🔪Knife

  8. Step 8/10

    Put the cake back in the freezer, then brush with the egg glaze a second time if needed.

    🥚Egg
    🖌️Brush

  9. Step 9/10

    Sprinkle crushed almonds around the edge.

    🌰Crushed almonds

  10. Step 10/10

    Bake at 180 degrees.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Nuts, Sweeteners, Flavoring, Dairy, Eggs, Spices, Grains, Other

Ingredients

Almond powder, Honey, Orange blossom water, Butter, Eggs, Cinnamon, Puff pastry, Almonds, Fève, Water, Salt

Notes

Butter (soft), Eggs (for the almond cream, for glazing, beaten with a pinch of salt and water), Puff pastry (all-butter puff pastry sheets), Almonds (optional, sprinkled around the edge, crushed), Fève (trinket hidden inside the cake, charm), Salt (a pinch, for the egg wash)

Allergens

Tree nuts, Milk, Eggs, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Calories

390 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 7g, Carbohydrates: 32g, Fat: 26g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 14g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 220mg, Calcium: 60mg, Magnesium: 45mg, Iron: 1.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 3.5mg, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 0.1mg, Vitamin A: 60mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

35 minutes

Overall

1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Piping bag, Rolling pin, Brush, Knife, Bowl

Appliances

Oven, Freezer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert

Occasions

Épiphanie, Galette des Rois

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@hervecuisine

Origin

Cuisine

French, Middle Eastern

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Flaky, Creamy, Golden Crust

Flavors

Sweet, Almond, Orange Blossom, Honey, Cinnamon, Buttery

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 2-3 days (covered with foil or in an airtight container,best consumed day of baking for optimal flakiness), freezer : up to 1 month (freeze unbaked assembled galette or baked leftovers well wrapped,bake from frozen if unbaked, or reheat in oven if baked), room temperature : 1 day (keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight,cover loosely to maintain pastry crispness)