I love an easy, impressive dessert.
The galette des rois delivers on all fronts.
Why should January have all the fun?
With the wonders of pre-made puff pastry, all the hard work is done.
In about 40 minutes, it’s possible for you to have a stunner of a dessert.
What is a galette des rois?
Simply mix the six room temperature ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon for 60 seconds.
double-check its thawed according to the packages directionsyou wont get very far if its frozen.
Trim the puff pastry
Youll need two sheets of puff pastry cut into equally sized circles.
Do this with both sheets of pastry.
(Technically, you could omit the trimming and make a rectangular cake.
No ones the boss of you.)
Layer on the filling
Place one circle of pastry on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
Brush the outer inch with an egg wash.
Egg wash the entire top of the pastry.
Again, don’t let the egg wash dribble off the edges.
Use the back of a paring knife (not the cutting edge) to indent the lines.
Bake in a 425F oven for 25 minutes.
Finish with a heavy dusting of powdered sugar.
Preheat the oven to 425F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay one sheet of puff pastry in the center.
Egg wash the outer-inch of the pastry.
Spread the jam thinly in the center within the egg wash circle.
Spread the frangipane over the jam in a thick layer.
Make a design in the surface with the back of a knife, like a criss-cross pattern or star-burst.
Bake immediately for 25 minutes, or until well-risen and the top has deeply browned.
Cool completely on a wire cooling rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
