King cake with hazelnut frangipane

Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo

Gourmet king cake with 100 % hazelnut frangipane, made with a semi‑quick puff pastry, homemade pastry cream and a creamy hazelnut spread. Perfect for Epiphany or any festive occasion.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
4h 2m
Prep
55m
Cook
36m
Cleanup
5h 33m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$12.47
Per serving:$2.08

Critical Success Points

  • First simple turn of the puff pastry
  • Two double turns without cold rest
  • Tempering the milk‑egg‑starch mixture for the pastry cream
  • Incorporation of the pastry cream into the frangipane
  • Sealing the galette edges without piercing the dough
  • Immediate oven temperature reduction after placing in the oven

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of splashing boiling milk
  • Use gloves or a towel to handle the very cold dough to avoid frostbite
  • Handle the knife or cutter carefully to avoid cuts
  • Wear kitchen gloves when handling the very cold butter

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