Ophélie Barès' galette des Rois 2025, we want more!

We've already told you about Pâtisserie Encore. It'sOphélie Barès's baby,and she's delighted Asniérois. The young chef, a rising star on the French pastry scene, continues to seduce with her world-renowned talent. A former head pastry chef at some of the world's finest palaces, she has transformed her experience into authentic, modern creations.

This year, our frangipane galette, made with a particularly light, melt-in-the-mouth inverted puff pastry, has won unanimous acclaim. This demanding technique uses Charentes-Poitou PDO butter and organic ancient flours, enhancing every bite. It even tops Le Parisien's ranking of the best galettes.

A crisp yet melt-in-the-mouth puff pastry with a buttery taste, a fluffy frangipane - we have to admit, it's very good. We recommend it.

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In addition to the classic frangipane, two new creations join the party: a clementine-vanilla galette and a chocolate-coconut galette, ideal for those in search of the exotic. These limited editions bear witness to the pastry craftswoman's concern to renew this tradition while remaining faithful to its origins. With beans bearing the effigy of her emblematic pastries, Ophélie Barès adds a playful, personal touch to her galettes.

Priced from 34.50€ for six people or 5.75€ per slice, these galettes combine savoir-faire and meticulous selection of ingredients. Each galette is a tribute to her beginnings at the Meurice, the Ritz and the Shangri-La, where she honed her art. Her victory in 2014 on France 2's Qui sera le prochain grand pâtissier was the springboard to an extraordinary career, marked by international recognition.

After dreaming of settling in California, Ophélie Barès chose to put down roots in her childhood neighborhood of Bécon, where her boutique has become a landmark. This local success story, driven by delicate, original creations, confirms her status as a passionate craftswoman.

Ophélie Barès' Galette des Rois, available at Pâtisserie Encore, promises a gourmet experience that combines tradition and innovation. A tasting session is a must, both for fans of the classics and for the curious in search of new flavors.