Comments on: Galette des rois (French king cake) https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/ Internationally inspired recipes for everyone to enjoy - mostly healthy, always tasty Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:57:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 By: Alexandra https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-88837 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:57:22 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-88837 In reply to Caroline's Cooking.

Thank you! That is very helpful. God bless you!

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By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-88833 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 15:32:20 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-88833 In reply to Alexandra.

So I don't cook it in a pie pan, just on the parchment-lined baking sheet - I do this right as I cut the circle and chill at the beginning, though as long as you do before adding the filling that's fine. I leave one of the circles of pastry in the middle of a piece of parchment and place that on a baking sheet, then the other piece of pastry can be on a smaller piece of parchment as you remove it to place on top of the filling.
If you prefer, you can bake in a pie pan, but it may be trickier to get the edge scalloped, it would look more pie-like (which is fine, just this more often is a little flatter). You may also want the bottom circle slightly larger if you use a pie dish. On the flipside, if you seal a little higher you are less likely to have a leak in the filling but I don't tend to find that an issue.

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By: Alexandra https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-88832 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:00:29 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-88832 When do you transfer to pie pan? I hope to make this for two Epiphany occasions this week!

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By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-86516 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 17:24:10 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-86516 In reply to Julie.

I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed! And good idea on the late addition of the fève 🙂

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By: Julie https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-86515 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:21:43 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-86515 5 stars
These were great steps to follow for a truly classic galette des rois in taste -- as a French native, it brought back memories. I think the chilling time definitely makes a difference in bringing out the crispness of the (store-bought, only butter) puff pastry. My only amendments: I made it rectangular so I wouldn't waste any of the dough (super expensive) and I added Grand Marnier as my cognac. My only disappointment: I forgot to add the "fève" before adding the top layer!! 🙁 We took care of it by stuffing it in one of the slices as the kids were under the table. I will make again, it was a success when we shared it with another Franco-American family. MERCI MERCI

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By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-86439 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 01:44:05 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-86439 In reply to Melissa.

So glad to hear you enjoyed! And yes, it is indeed easier, though both are delicious!

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By: Melissa https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-86438 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:41:53 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-86438 5 stars
In reply to Caroline's Cooking.

Thank you for this! After leaving Spain, my son and usually make a Roscon de Reyes, but this was so much easier! And delicious! We really enjoyed it, even if I found the king instead of him! 🤣

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By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-86399 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 22:34:24 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-86399 In reply to Sarah Wilson.

Oops, thanks for spotting - now updated! Yes, it shouldn't make too much of a difference the order you combine them in. The butter and sugar together first just helps avoid getting lumps of butter.

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By: Sarah Wilson https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-86397 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:33:51 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-86397 In reply to Caroline's Cooking.

Instructions 3 states beat butter with eggs with a stand mixer....... then add eggs ? Should this be beat butter and sugar? Sugar is listed in the ingredients but not in method.
I tried to beat eggs with butter before I realised it should be sugar so ended adding up all together.
Looks OK and tastes fine

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By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-84056 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:41:58 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-84056 In reply to Kimberly.

That's a tricky one, I can't say I can think of any direct alternatives that wouldn't also be tree nuts and most seeds have a pretty distinct flavor that I don't think would work. However you could use the same principle and fill it with more of a creme patisserie or thick custard instead, maybe?

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By: Kimberly https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-84054 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:17:45 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-84054 We can’t have any tree nuts at home. What would be a good substitute for the almond flour? Peanuts just don’t sound as good. Any suggestions?

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By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-83745 Sat, 02 Jan 2021 09:51:11 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-83745 In reply to Dannii.

Perfect! Enjoy.

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By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-83744 Sat, 02 Jan 2021 09:50:57 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-83744 In reply to Adriana.

Yes, I think roscon de reyes is much better known, but this is definitely worth trying as well - hope you enjoy!

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By: Dannii https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-83741 Sat, 02 Jan 2021 08:22:04 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-83741 5 stars
I have never heard of this before, but I have lots of puff pastry that needs using up, so this sounds like a great idea.

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By: Adriana https://www.carolinescooking.com/galette-des-rois-french-king-cake/#comment-83740 Sat, 02 Jan 2021 06:54:52 +0000 https://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=28679#comment-83740 5 stars
I am catholic and celebrate the epiphany too, however, I make a roscon de reyes never heard before of this French king cake. Looks delicious need to include it in my traditions. Cannot wait to try it!

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