Galette des rois Light Version Recipe

Galette des rois is a traditional cake served during the festivities of Epiphany in France. It is a puff pastry cake filled with almond cream. This light version of the recipe is perfect for those who want to enjoy the flavors of the traditional cake with fewer calories.

Ingredients:

2 sheets of puff pastry
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon of water
For the almond cream:
70 grams of almond flour
50 grams of sugar
50 grams of light butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
Take one sheet of puff pastry and cut it in a circle shape (about 25cm/10inches in diameter).
Mix all the ingredients for the almond cream in a bowl until well combined.
Spread the almond cream evenly on the puff pastry circle.
Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the almond cream.
Press the edges together to seal the pastry.
Make small cuts on the surface of the pastry to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Whisk the egg yolk and water together in a bowl to make an egg wash.
Brush the egg wash over the surface of the pastry.
Bake the galette des rois in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool down before serving.

Serving suggestions:

Serve the galette des rois light version with a cup of coffee or tea. Traditionally, a small figurine, or “fève,” is hidden inside the cake. The person who finds the figurine in their slice is crowned king or queen for the day. To keep with tradition, you can insert a small figurine into the galette before baking.

Verdict:

This light version of the galette des rois is perfect for those who want to indulge in a traditional French cake without the guilt. The almond cream is deliciously creamy and nutty, complementing the buttery pastry perfectly.