Galette des rois

The start to the year seems to have whizzed along, and Epiphany is with us already. The Christmas decorations are down, and I’ve already bought our galette des rois. I do love this lovely little french tradition. A galette des rois is a pastry case stuffed with frangipane (almonds) and a small fève, which is a little charm hidden in the tart. Careful not to break a tooth, or worse still choke on it! If you find the fève then you get to be king and wear the crown. All in all a bit of fun and a very tasty and delightful little treat to enjoy after the Christmas festivities.

Brian found the fève this year, which is a porcelain cat, so he got to wear his crown. Next year, I am definitely going to make my own galette. I think I will see if Brian can make me a fève.