Description
A delightful and flaky almond-filled pastry, perfect for brunch or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (extra for dusting as needed)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (fine table salt recommended)
- 1 cup Cold Unsalted Butter (keep it very cold for best results)
- 1/4 cup Ice Water (must be very cold)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream (full-fat preferred)
- 1 cup Blanched Slivered Almonds (toast and grind for best flavor)
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract (pure extract for best taste)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (use pure for maximum flavor)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (sifted for a smooth finish)
- 2-4 tablespoons Milk/Heavy Cream (adjust for glaze consistency)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Cut in cold unsalted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water and mix until the dough holds together; wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Toast slivered almonds in a skillet until brown; grind into a fine dust.
- In a bowl, combine ground almonds, sugar, cream, almond extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; mix until smooth.
- Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread almond filling over dough, fold lengthwise and pinch seams to seal.
- Can twist the kringle into shape and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk or cream for glaze; drizzle over slightly cooled kringle.
Notes
Consider adding spices or fruits for seasonal variations and creative twists.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg