Description
Indulge in the delightful Homemade Almond Kringle, a flaky pastry that marries rich almond flavors with a creamy filling, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a cozy brunch, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself to something sweet, this kringle is sure to impress. Its beautiful shape and glaze not only make it visually appealing but also deliver a nutty flavor profile that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and versatile, this recipe can be customized with various fillings or served alongside your favorite beverages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ cup (120ml) ice water
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (113g) blanched slivered almonds, toasted and finely ground
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for extra almond flavor)
- Slivered almonds or chopped toasted almonds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by combining flour and salt, then cutting in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water and form a ball; chill for 30 minutes.
- Make the filling by whisking together sugar and cream, then mixing in ground almonds, flour, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Roll out the chilled dough into an oval shape on a floured surface. Spread the filling over half of the dough.
- Fold the dough over to create a crescent shape, seal edges tightly, and make decorative slits on top.
- Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with glaze after cooling slightly.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg