King Cake with Nougat and Redcurrants

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

An original king cake made with puff pastry, filled with a vanilla pastry cream with white nougat, lavender honey, butter and almond flour, enhanced with tangy redcurrents and a fève. Perfect for Epiphany.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
2h 32m
Prep
35m
Cook
22m
Cleanup
3h 29m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$11.76
Per serving:$2.94

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the nougat gently without burning
  • Properly temper the egg‑sugar‑starch mixture
  • Thicken the cream without boiling it
  • Seal the pastry edges to prevent leaks
  • First freezing before cutting the patterns

Safety Warnings

  • Hot milk can cause burns – handle with care.
  • The pastry cream is very hot during cooking – avoid splatters.
  • Use a sharp knife for the patterns to prevent cuts.

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