Pay attention, I do know we’re going gentle on the sweets after Christmas (my physique is 73% gingerbread cookie at this level), however I’m right here to present you an excuse for cake – Epiphany on January sixth.
The beauty of this Galette des Rois, or French King Cake, is that it is simple to make and never too heavy. No frosting, no cake pans, no crumb coating.
You will have to determine if you wish to make the almond model or the chocolate model.
Psst…you can too make this for Mardi Gras.
Each have a crispy, flaky shell made with tough puff pastry such as you’ve seen on the Nice British Baking Present. Now you could select your filling.
I imply, can we simply pause to take a look at that flaky, golden shell for a minute?
ALMOND GALETTE des ROIS
The conventional Galette des Rois has an almond filling. My recipe is flavored with orange for a little bit of brightness and freshness.
CHOCOLATE GALETTE des ROIS
The chocolate Galette des Rois is crammed with a wealthy, darkish chocolate almond filling. The chocolate taste is enhanced with vanilla and a little bit of espresso powder. The filling doesn’t style like espresso – the espresso powder deepens the chocolate taste.
The highest of the pastry may be left merely or scored in an ornamental sample. I can not determine if I just like the tender swirls or the herringbone finest.
Are you selecting an Almond Galette des Rois or a Chocolate French King Cake?
Whichever model you select, you may be completely happy you made one. And if you happen to do make one, please snap a pic and tag me on Instagram!
