In January, the galette des rois is unavoidable—a cherished tradition that brings coworkers, family, and friends together in celebration. This almond-infused delight delivers pure joy with every bite.
Cyril Lignac Shares His Almond Galette des Rois Recipe
To savor this treat at home, skip the bakery line: don your apron and follow celebrity chef Cyril Lignac's recipe. The French favorite revealed it on January 6 during Tous en Cuisine on M6. Fans raved on his Facebook page: “Thank you Cyril, it's delicious!”
How to Make Cyril Lignac's Almond Galette des Rois
General Info
- Preparation time: 35 minutes
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
- Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
For the puff pastry:
- 2 rolls of puff pastry
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp. water
For the almond cream:
- 100g ground almonds
- 12g cornstarch or cream powder
- 80g icing sugar
- 20g almond milk
- 80g butter at room temperature
- 60g egg
For the syrup:
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- In a bowl, mix icing sugar, ground almonds, and cornstarch. In another, blend with softened butter. Gradually add eggs, then almond milk. Set aside.
- Mix egg, yolk, and water. Refrigerate.
- Boil sugar and water in a saucepan; set aside.
- Cut two 18-22 cm puff pastry circles.
- On a lined baking sheet, layer one disc, spread almond cream, top with second disc, and seal edges. Chisel borders with a paring knife. Brush top with egg mix and score decoratively.
- Bake 40 minutes. Brush with syrup post-bake. Cool completely.
Why Bake Your Own Galette des Rois?
Hesitant to make your own king cake? Supermarket versions often skimp on almonds and use inferior ingredients like palm oil or margarine. Homemade guarantees premium quality, known sources, and unbeatable value—perfect motivation to bake!
