After the logs, the pancakes! On the occasion of Epiphany, the capital's most fashionable pastry chefs and culinary addresses unveil their special creations. Between sophisticated crowns, traditional pancakes and daring mixtures, here is a selection for a delicious start to the year.
At the start of 2025, pastry chefs are pulling out all the stops and revealing their galettes des rois. Creamy frangipane, bold design and couture inspiration, we have selected for you ten culinary creations that will enhance your epiphany table.
The vanilla and rum galette from Taillevent
In a tribute to French culinary elegance, the restaurant Le Taillevent offers a galette des rois imagined by chef Giuliano Sperandio and pastry chef Émilie Couturier. Under a crispy and delicately golden puff pastry hides a very creamy frangipane enhanced by a touch of vanilla and rum. An ode to almonds, comfort and refined indulgence. Available from January 3 at Caves de Taillevent.
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The croissant dough and maple syrup pancake from Burgundy Paris
Delicious as can be, the galette des rois from the Burgundy Paris hotel (second creation of the “Fleurs d'Hiver” collection) reveals a flaky croissant dough and an almond-based frangipane, enhanced by crunchy pecan nuts and a hint of maple syrup. We love the perfect balance between melting and crunchy and the design that is as poetic as it is attractive.
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Angelina Paris' pecan pancake
The famous Parisian address Angelina revisits the galette des rois with an inverted puff pastry, combined with a pecan custard and caramelized walnuts. A blend of ingredients of great finesse, for a subtle creation that will delight the most demanding palates.
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The pistachio and orange blossom pancake from Ganache Pâtisserie
Chaïmaa Lemoine, trained with the big names in pastry, unveils an irresistible cake that combines traditional vision and contemporary details. We are under the spell of its frangipane scented with orange blossom and enriched with a pistachio praline and roasted pistachios. Generous and refined. Here, each element reflects the unique know-how of this chef, for our greatest pleasure.
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The Bristol Paris citrus galette
As beautiful as it is delicious, the Bristol Paris signature galette des rois is directly inspired by its signature log. On the program? An airy foliage and tangy citrus notes that mingle with the sweetness of honey from the hotel's beehives. A bold and elegant interpretation of the French art of living.
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The rum-flavored pancake by Jeffrey Cagnes
Famous for his creations that are as delicious as they are delicate, on the occasion of the epiphany, Jeffrey Cagnes relies on an inverted puff pastry of great finesse, garnished with a frangipane subtly flavored with rum. We also like the minimalist and graphic appearance of this cake, as well as the perfect control of textures and flavors.
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The vanilla, almond, orange blossom pancake from La Réserve Paris
La Réserve Paris, under the leadership of pastry chef Jordan Talbot, presents a frangipane galette enriched with orange blossom and Mexican vanilla. Everything is enhanced by caramelized Valencia almonds and pieces of crispy gavottes. A perfect alchemy between crunchy and melting textures, and a carefully crafted aesthetic.
lareserve-paris.com
The chocolate crown of kings by Ladurée
Julien Alvarez, executive chef of the Parisian gourmet house Ladurée, reinvents the galette des rois through a collection of flaky brioche crowns. Among them, we will remember the almond cream version sprinkled with chocolate chips and dried fruits, all nestled under a cocoa nib nougatine. A bold (and delicious) approach that broadens the horizons of this festive tradition.
laduree.fr
Dior’s haute couture cake
Jean Imbert and Romuald Bizart have created an exceptional cake for Dior, a true ode to haute couture. On the menu? A hazelnut and almond frangipane which rests under delicate puff pastry, decorated with the emblematic cane lines of the house of Dior. Ultimate surprises, hand-painted glass beans, inspired by the house's lucky symbols, crown this creation. Available to order from January 3 to 19, 2025, exclusively at the Dior patisserie at 30 Montaigne.
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The cookie of kings from The French Bastards
This year, the most popular bakery in de Paris reinvents tradition with a limited edition cookie of kings. Indeed, we discover a creation by The French Bastards which combines the sweetness of an almond frangipane and the deliciousness of milk chocolate chips, wrapped in a melting cookie dough. Please note, this seasonal treat is limited to 500 copies. First come, first served!
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