If, for Epiphany 2025, you'd like to return to the essence of the traditional galette des Rois, but with an original twist, then (re)discover Benoit Castel's galette des Rois.
Once again this year, the pastry chef-baker offers us his inverted galette des Rois. For this, Benoit Castel has used the flaky pastry method of imprisoning the dough in PDO butter, rather than the other way round. The result is an even more successful puff pastry!
The result is a delicious Galette des Rois 2025 , with a flakier, crisper and more caramelized puff pastry than usual. As for the frangipane, it boasts a taste of almond cream and hints of Madagascan vanilla. Count €29.50 for a 6-person galette and €38.50 for an 8-person galette.
But forEpiphany 2025, Benoit Castel is also breaking new ground with a galette des Rois that will win over the hearts of those who don't like frangipane (yes, they do exist): an apple galette using the same inverted puff pastry technique!
Inside, a lightly caramelized apple compote flavored with Madagascar vanilla. Candied apple fries dot the top of the galette, nestled between a few pieces of delicious crumble. Count €32 for an apple galette for 4/6 people.
Another delicacy of choice: the brioche crown, richly garnished with exquisite candied fruit. This light brioche, delicately flavored with orange blossom and sprinkled with sugar pearls, represents a pillar of the baking tradition, a specialty that Benoît Castel executes with mastery.
Inside this brioche des Rois, priced at 21€, hides the artisan's emblematic bean, a distinctive little cookie that marks his work.
So, which galette des Rois 2025 do you fancy? Or perhaps for this gourmet brioche signed by the bakery maestro? All these creations will be available in January in Benoît Castel 's three boutiques!
Location
Benoit Castel
150 Rue de Ménilmontant
75020 Paris 20
Official website
benoitcastel.com
