This King’s Cake with apples and light frangipane is a fruity and indulgent version of the traditional galette! The sweetness of the apples and the very pronounced aroma of the frangipane will appeal to all palates. Easy and quick to prepare, it is perfect for celebrating Epiphany and January afternoon snacks. With its crisp puff pastry and its melting filling, it is impossible to resist! Here is the detailed recipe for a soft and fragrant result.
Recipe: King’s Cake with Light Frangipane and Apples
6
00:10
00:25
Easy
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 2 apples
- 100 g almond meal
- 50 g sugar
- 50 g softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon bitter almond extract
Preparation
1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2
Peel and dice the apples into small cubes.
3
Beat the softened butter with the sugar and almond meal. Incorporate the egg and the almond extract and mix well until a creamy texture is obtained.
4
Spread the almond cream on the first puff pastry sheet leaving a border of about 2 cm. Scatter the apple cubes and hide a fève.
5
Cover with the second puff pastry and seal the edges well. Brush with a little milk and make decorative lines with a knife without piercing the dough.
6
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes so the galette puffs up and turns golden. Let cool before serving!
