Galette des rois with jam

It's stronger than us, we revisited the famous recipe for galette des rois with jam. Immerse yourself in the gourmet world of Les Polines from the start of the year.

What could be better than world champion jams to accompany your galette des rois?

Ingredients :

For the puff pastry:

• 2 rolls of puff pastry (ready-made or homemade)
• 125 g of soft butter
• 125 g of powdered sugar
• 125 g of almond powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of flour
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Lemon zest (optional)

For garnish :

• 150 g of jam of your choice (red fruits, pumpkin cake, lemon-mint zucchini, etc.)
• 1 bean (for the tradition of the galette des rois)
• For the gilding:
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon of milk

Instructions :

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a bowl, mix the soft butter, sugar, almond powder, eggs, flour, vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using) to obtain an almond cream.
3. Spread a roll of puff pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the almond cream over the dough, leaving a free edge.
5. Place the jam of your choice on the almond cream. Be careful not to spread the jam all the way to the edges.
6. Insert the bean into the filling, pushing it well toward the center.
7. Cover everything with the second roll of puff pastry. Seal the edges by pressing lightly with your fingers.
8. In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk and milk for the egg wash. Brush the surface of the pancake with this mixture.
9. Using a knife, make patterns on the surface of the pancake without piercing the dough.
10. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until the pancake is golden brown and well puffed.
11. Let cool before eating. Traditionally, the person who finds the bean in their share becomes the king or queen for the day.

Enjoy your delicious galette des rois with jam!