La Galette des Rois: A French New Year Tradition

Sat Jan 17 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

Roncesvalles United Church | Toronto

Mardi Michels
Publisher/HostMardi Michels
La Galette des Rois: A French New Year Tradition
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Learn to make an iconic French treat that’s enjoyed throughout the month of January.
About this Event

January 6 is the Feast of Epiphany, celebrating the arrival of the Three Kings in Bethlehem to the visit the baby Jesus. The Kings give their name to the pastry treat that is widely eaten in France to celebrate this day—la galette des rois. This version is perhaps the best known. It’s a flaky puff pastry cake filled with almond cream and a special surprise!

In this class, you’ll learn how to make this iconic French treat that’s enjoyed through the month of January. You’ll work with store-bought puff pastry and learn how to make luscious almond cream. You’ll learn all about the history of the dish and the traditions that accompany eating it (maybe creating some new holiday traditions for your family?).

Led by food writer, French teacher and cookbook author, Mardi Michels, this interactive lesson will have you whipping up this classic New Year’s dessert like an expert. Designed to deliver a taste of France to your kitchen, participants will come away with an understanding of how to make this beloved French holiday dessert and more confidence to work with puff pastry.

While the galettes bake, we'll work with chocolate, fruit and nuts to create Mendiants - another traditional French treat!

Class requires a minimum of 10 participants.

***Please note – no refund for cancellations made after January 10th 2026. Tickets are, however, transferable to another person after that date.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Roncesvalles United Church, 214 Wright Avenue, Toronto, Canada

Tickets

CAD 89.27

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