Frangipane Galette using a Aldi
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Ah, King Cake with marzipan – the royal treat that’s not just for Mardi Gras! This delightful pastry has roots steeped in tradition, originating from the festivities celebrating the Epiphany, which marks the arrival of the Magi. Once you bite into this flaky, buttery marvel, you’ll find a hidden treasure of marzipan that makes each slice a mini celebration. The combination of rich almond flavor and a hint of white rum creates a symphony of taste that could make even a jester wish to be king for a day! Fun fact: in some cultures, the person who finds the hidden figurine in the cake is crowned the King or Queen for the day, so be careful – the only thing more dangerous than sharing this cake is losing your crown!
Ingredients
- 120 g Butter
- 120 g Granulated sugar
- 120 g Powdered almond
- 3 Eggs
- 20 g Dark rum
- 500 g Puff pastry
Steps
Frangipane Cream
- Add 120 g of butter, 120 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 120 g of powdered almond, 2 eggs, 20 g of dark rum in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Setaside the preparation content at a bowl.
Galette Assembly
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Add 500 g of puff pastry on a workplan.
- Divide puff pastry in half.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the puff pastry into a 30 cm circle.
- Transfer the content of the workplan on a baking tray to be covered in baking paper before.
- Spread the content of the bowl on some dough.
- Leaving a 2 cm border. Hide a Fève (optional)
- Roll out the second half of the puff pastry into a 30 cm circle.
- Place the content of the workplan over the preparation content.
- Press the edges of the pastry together to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork.
- Brush 1 egg on the dough.
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl.
- Brush the top of the galette with the egg wash.
- Using a sharp knife, score a decorative pattern on the top of the galette, being careful not to cut all the way through the pastry.
Baking
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 30min.
- Bake until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Warm.
