Galette des rois frangipane

Ingredients

• 2 sheets of puff pastry
• 60g ground almonds
• 60g granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 60g butter, softened
• 1 tsp almond essence
• 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (gas mark 6/400°F).
2. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the ground almonds, egg and almond essence, stirring to combine well.
4. Roll out one of the sheets of puff pastry thinly and cut out a circle (approximately 30cm/12in).
5. Spread the frangipane mixture over the pastry circle, leaving a 2cm border around the edge.
6. Brush the border with the beaten egg.
7. Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry thinly and use it to cover the frangipane mixture, pressing down the edges to seal.
8. Brush the top of the galette with the beaten egg and use a sharp knife to score a spiral pattern onto the pastry without cutting through to the filling.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
10. Serve warm or cold.

Verdict

The galette des rois frangipane is a classic French dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crisp, flaky pastry and sweet, nutty frangipane filling is simply irresistible.

Serving Suggestions

This galette is traditionally served at Epiphany, but it’s delicious any time of year. To make it even more special, serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.