Almond Kringle

Good morning friends, have I got a treat for you! An easy and delicious Almond Kringle. This tasty treat is known by many names, Almond Puff, Danish pastry, Norwegian Kringle, and Scandinavian Kringler to name just a few. Whatever you call it is a delicious sweet treat that has been made by my family for years.

What is a Kringle?

A kringle is a Northern-European pastry. It is also the official state pastry of Wisconsin where I grew up.

Put simply, kringles are a Danish pastry made with a layers of sweet buttery dough, filled with a variety of fillings topped with a sweet glaze.

This recipes is not an official Wisconsin Kringle recipe but it is the one that I grew up eating and that I love. It is also a dessert that is served at every single family gathering and the one that is eaten first. My aunt makes this pastry now that my grandmother is gone and there is never a piece leftover of her delectable danish puff.

How to Make an Almond Kringle~Danish Puff Pastry

This almond kringle is made with two layers of dough, the first is almost like a short crust. It is topped with a choux pastry dough then baked and frosted with almond glaze. There is no sugar in either dough so it is not an overly sweet treat making it a delicious treat for breakfast or a light dessert.

You start by making the crust, add the flour and butter to a bowl and using a pastry blender mix until combined and crumbly. Then add the water and mix until a dough forms.

Divide the dough in 2 and roll each piece into a log, then pat down to form 2, 3″ x 12″ strips.

Next, mix the butter and and water in a saucepan. Place over medium heat stirring until combined and the butter is melted, bring to a boil. Add the flour and mix until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and stir for 1 minute. This helps to cool down the mixture a bit before you add the eggs. Add the beaten eggs and stir vigorously, then add the extract and continue to stir until you have a smooth, silky dough.

Then spread this mixture evenly over the 2 strips of dough. Bake, cool and then frost with almond frosting.

Can you believe how easy it is to create bakery style pastries at home? This almond kringle is a great recipe for people that say they can’t bake or don’t like to bake, it is that easy. It is also a beautiful and delicious pastry to add to your next brunch, tea, party, bbq, or even bridal shower. You will love it and so will your guests.

I hope that you enjoyed my family almond kringle recipe. Thank you for spending part of your day with me. Have a wonderful day!

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