Origins Creation Recipe In Roman times, the Romans designated a slave as king of the day. The one who was chosen could do what he wanted for a day. The origins of la galette des rois dates back to Middle Ages. La galettes des rois appeared with Jesus Christ birth. The legend says the three kings gave one galette des rois to Jesus Christ. A bean - 2 Puff Pastry - 100g ground almonds - 75 g of sugar - 1 egg - 50 g soft butter - A few drops of almond extract - 1 egg yolk pour brown - A bean ! Traditionally, we eat la galette des rois on January 6th. But today we eat la galette des rois from end of December to the end of January. (with a glass of champagne) 80% from les galette des rois are sold in Paris. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!