Pithiviers with almond cream

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

A Pithiviers, a variant of the king cake, made with homemade puff pastry and a rich almond cream. The dough is laminated in several turns, the filling is prepared by hand, then the cake is decorated in a sun shape and glazed with a shiny syrup.

HardFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
7h 45m
Prep
35m
Cook
1h
Cleanup
9h 20m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$8.77
Per serving:$1.10

Critical Success Points

  • Mix the détrempe without overworking
  • Match the temperature of the butter and the détrempe (18‑19 °C)
  • Observe the refrigeration rest times between each turn
  • Brush the edge with water, not egg, to ensure a good seal
  • Properly seal the two discs before cutting the pattern
  • Do the two glazes separated by a 20‑minute rest
  • Create small openings (vents) to allow steam to escape

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the very hot oven (190°C).
  • The syrup is very hot, avoid burns.
  • The almond cream mixture contains a raw egg; follow hygiene rules.

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