Any fruit can be used for a galette. Today, plums are the star. To prevent soggy pastry, a sprinkling of almond meal helps to soak up the juices. I place the baking paper into a flattish pie dish ...

(Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) Known as the "galette de rois" in France, this version of king cake is a puff pastry filled with marzipan, or a velvety almond cream ...

Spread almond cream on top ... Trim the excess and fold over the edges to close the galette. Brush the top with beaten egg and decorate with a knife. Place in a preheated oven at 350°F/180 ...