Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Soften the butter without melting it
• • Beat the almond cream 4‑5 minutes to aerate it
• • Chill in the refrigerator 10‑12 hours
• • Properly seal the edges of the pithiviers
• • Score the centre and mark the pattern before baking
• • Initial bake at 200 °C then reduce to 180 °C

Safety Warnings

• • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
• • Rum is flammable; avoid any contact with flames.
• • Use the knife carefully when cutting the daisy pattern.