Galette des Rois (The Best)
Galette des Rois (The Best)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup (105 g) sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (125 ml) milk
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) dark rum
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (100 g) ground almonds
- 2.2 lb (1 kg) bakery-bought frozen puff pastry, thawed (see note)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 large ceramic or dried bean
Instructions
- In a pot off the heat, combine the cornstarch and ¼ cup (55 g) of the sugar. Add the egg and mix well. Add the milk, rum and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
- In a bowl, combine the butter, ground almonds and remaining sugar with a wooden spoon. Using a whisk or spatula, fold in the warm pastry cream. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour until the cream has set.
Galette des Rois (The Best)