Traditional French Kings Cake Galette Des Rois

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Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F
In a mixing bowl cream together the soft butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Add the almond flour eggs and rum to the butter mixture Mix until you obtain a smooth almond cream filling
Place one sheet of puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Spread the almond cream mixture in the center of the pastry leaving a 3cm border around the edges
Hide the bean or charm in the almond cream
Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry and seal the edges firmly by pressing with your fingers
Brush the top with beaten egg yolk
Using a knife create a decorative pattern on top by lightly scoring the pastry in a diamond or swirl pattern
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and puffed
Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving
Place the paper crown on top for traditional presentation