Frangipane is equal weights butter, sugar, almond flour, and egg, beaten smooth and not overworked. Chill the assembled galette so the butter in both the filling and the pastry firms up, which is what gives you a clean rise and defined scoring. Never brush egg wash onto the cut edges or the layers seal and stall.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep30 min
Cook35 min
Makes8 servings
CuisineFrench
Cost$$
Vegetarian
Contains dairy · eggs · gluten · tree nuts
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for8servings
Puff pastry
Two cold all-butter rounds; the rise frames the frangipane.
Beat the frangipaneCream the soft butter with the sugar, beat in the eggs and extract, then fold in the almond flour just until smooth. Do not whip air into it or it puffs and cracks.
Fill and sealMound the frangipane on one round leaving a clear border, set the second round over, and press the edges to seal. Tuck a feve inside if you like.
Chill and scoreChill the assembled galette 30 minutes, then score a curved pattern into the top without cutting through. Cold pastry holds the pattern crisp.
Egg-wash and bakeBrush the top with egg, keeping it off the cut sides, and bake at 400F until deep bronze and puffed, about 35 minutes.
Can you make Galette des Rois in an air fryer? — Yes
Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.
Can you freeze Galette des Rois? — Yes
Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.
Can you make Galette des Rois ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.
Is Galette des Rois gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
Is Galette des Rois vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
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