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King Cake with Chocolate and Salted Butter Caramel

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long Live Pastry!

A decadent king cake combining homemade cocoa puff pastry, a silky almond cream scented with salted butter caramel, and a glossy syrup finish. Perfect for Epiphany or any special occasion.

HardFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
4h 10m
Prep
1h
Cook
37m
Cleanup
5h 47m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$9.05
Per serving:$1.13

Critical Success Points

  • Encase the cold butter in the dough without melting it
  • Observe the refrigeration rest times between each turn
  • Achieve an amber caramel without burning it
  • Let the butter‑caramel reach ~15 °C before adding the eggs to avoid curdling
  • Seal the edges properly to prevent filling leakage

Safety Warnings

  • The caramel is very hot; handle with gloves or a heat‑resistant utensil.
  • Do not leave the caramel unattended; it can burn quickly.
  • The oven reaches 180 °C; use oven mitts to remove the sheet.

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