• Roll the first puff pastry directly onto your work station. Cut out a nice big leaf (like a pear leaf). Refrigerate and save the scraps for another recipe.
  

PEARS PREPARATION

• In a medium sauce pan, heat on medium low the butter. When it is melted, add the diced pears (skin off - about 24 oz | 680 g net), the sugar and vanilla bean paste. Let the pears cook until they are soft but not completely cooked like you would do for a pear sauce. When ready, remove from heat. Place them in a sieve to drain the syrup and set aside to cool down.
  

ALMOND CREAM PREPARATION

• In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together. Add the almond flour and all-purpose flour. Mix in the eggs until all is combined. Set aside.
  

ASSEMBLY

• Take the puff pastry out of the refrigerator and transfer the leaf onto your Medium Bonmat on the top of the Medium Perforated Baking Sheet.
• Scoop the almond cream into the center of the puff pastry. Use the mini offset spatula to level it leaving about 1 inch | 2.5 cm on each side. You may use a pastry bag as well.
  
• Arrange the cooled diced pears on top and add your favorite trinket. Then, brush the sides of your galette with a bit of egg yolk or water.
  
• Roll the second puff pastry directly onto of your preparation. Press all around to seal it. Then, cut the sides onto a leaf. Brush your galette with the egg yolk. Return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  

BAKE!

• Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
• Take your Galette out of the refrigerator. With a sharp knife, design the top Pastry into a leaf. And with a tooth pick make 2 to 3 holes at the center to allow the steam to go through while it is in the oven. 
  
• Bake for 30 minutes at 350F/180C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your galette from 25 minutes). It is ready when the pastry has puffed and is golden. NOTE: Time may differ depending on the size of your galette.
  
• Once your "Galette des Rois" with Pears & Almond Cream is out of the oven, let it completely cool down. Then, slide it onto your service platter to sort the King and Queen for the day. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!