Our King's cake is back
Have a look at the behind the scenes of our King's Cake, one of the most awaited desserts of the year.
Find the red trinket, a surprise awaits for you
This year, the red trinket won't just win you a crown. If your trinket is red, trade it in at your Le Pain Quotidien for a hot drink. Something to warm you up this winter.
Behind the scenes of our traditional King's Cake
At Le Pain Quotidien, we have decided to focus on the traditional, home made galette. A tasty choice that will make you crunch with happiness. Follow the guide and the step-by-step process:
Real butter for the win!
At Le Pain Quotidien, we make an inverted puff pastry: the real butter coats the flour and water-based dough, not the other way around. This is what makes it so crisp, light and even.
A simple filling
The secret of frangipane is a mixture of almond cream, butter and sugar. Simple ingredients for an irresistible frangipane.
A trinket representative of Le Pain Quotidien
Our iconic red and white bowls, around which many love to warm their hands while sipping their favorite hot beverage make our signature trinkets.
A delicate arrangement
Last step before baking: decoration! Our bakers play it artistic and choose for classic designs with the tip of a small knife. Doing their magic with their hands.
A golden cake
Before baking, it makes a quick stop in the fridge to get a beautiful puff pastry before being baked for 45 minutes in our ovens until golden and crispy.
Who is getting the trinket?
If the trinket is red, trade it in your Le Pain Quotidien for a hot drink*.
*Only valid in exchange for a red cup at the checkout of your Le Pain Quotidien
*Only valid in exchange for a red cup at the checkout of your Le Pain Quotidien
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