Epiphany galette
Quick recipe for this classic French cake with a "lucky charm" baked into it, usually served on twelfth-night (Epiphany). If you don't like almond cream, you can also try this version with caramelized apples.
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Last modified on: September 11th 2018
For 1 cake, you will need:
- 1
250 g Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) - 2
300 g Almond cream or frangipane - 3
20 g beaten egg - Total weight: 570 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 32 min. | 30 min. | 1 hour 2 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 3 min.
Put 250 g Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) circles on your work surface, and prick all over each one with a fork or a "pique-vite", to prevent them inflating too much during cooking.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
With a brush dipped in cold water, moisten all round the edge of each circle, to help them stick later.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
On one circle, spread 300 g Almond cream or frangipane in an even layer, stopping inside the moistened edge.
On the photos you can see this is about ½ cm or ¼ inch thick. You can add more if you like.
On the photos you can see this is about ½ cm or ¼ inch thick. You can add more if you like.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Don't forget the charm...(see translator's note below).
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Make a small hole in the centre of the other circle, this will be the "chimney" where steam can escape during cooking.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Place the second circle on top of the first one.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Then fold over the edges a few millimeters to completely stick the two circles.
You can now press the top of the galette gently with a rolling pin, to distribute almond cream evenly.
You can now press the top of the galette gently with a rolling pin, to distribute almond cream evenly.
Stage 8 - 5 min.
Glaze the top.
Stage 9 - 3 min.
It you wish, you can cut a pattern with the point of a knife .
Refridgerate for one hour.
Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C).
Refridgerate for one hour.
Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C).
Stage 10 - 30 min.
Put in the bottom of your oven for 20 - 30 minutes. Be careful to watch for coloration.
Remarks
You can also replace almond cream with stewed apples, or other stewed fruits.
[translator's note: Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the 3 wise men or kings to see the baby Jesus. Whoever finds the charm - chew with caution! - in the galette is proclaimed "king" (or queen) of the feast. Bakeries usually include a gold cardboard crown with each galette sold. The charms, usually ceramic, are very collectable. A large dried bean ("fève" = bean in French) could be used instead].
[translator's note: Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the 3 wise men or kings to see the baby Jesus. Whoever finds the charm - chew with caution! - in the galette is proclaimed "king" (or queen) of the feast. Bakeries usually include a gold cardboard crown with each galette sold. The charms, usually ceramic, are very collectable. A large dried bean ("fève" = bean in French) could be used instead].
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 1 cake : 3.17 €
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Almond cream or frangipane: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Apple amandine tarts from Brélès, Exotic fruit tart, Brioche slices with almond cream, Apricot and almond cream tart, Plum tart, ... All |
 | Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Puits d'amour, Pecan fruit rolls , Apple semelles (flat apple tarts), Caramelised apple pie, Express apple tart, ... All |
| Beaten egg: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Caramelised apple pie, Chinois, French croissants, Dublin fruit scones, Nanterre brioche, ... All |
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