Ultimate Homemade Almond Kringle Recipe
Experience the flaky, buttery delight of homemade Almond Kringle, a classic Scandinavian pastry filled with a luscious almond cream. This recipe guides you through creating a perfectly tender dough, a rich almond filling, and a sweet glaze that results in an irresistible, elegant treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Extra for dusting as needed)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Fine table salt recommended)
- 1 cup Cold Unsalted Butter (Keep very cold for best results)
- 1/4 cup Ice Water (Must be very cold)
Filling Ingredients
- 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
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (Sifted for smooth finish)
- 2–4 tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream (Adjust for glaze consistency)
- Additional Slivered Almonds (For garnish)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt until evenly combined. Cut in 1 cup of cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup of ice water, mixing until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to develop texture and make rolling easier.
- Filling Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Toast 1 cup of blanched slivered almonds on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely. Grind the toasted almonds in a food processor until fine. In a saucepan, combine the ground almonds, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Cook this mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened. Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.
- Assembly and Baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into two rectangles, each approximately 12×18 inches. Spread half of the cooled almond filling evenly over one rectangle. Place the second dough rectangle over the filling, gently pressing the edges to seal. Transfer the assembled kringle to the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
- Glazing: Once baked, remove the kringle from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and 2-4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream until smooth and pourable. Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm kringle and sprinkle with additional slivered almonds for garnish. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Keep the butter and water very cold to ensure a flaky pastry.
- Do not overmix the dough; handle it gently to maintain tenderness.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before spreading to avoid melting the dough.
- Adjust the glaze consistency with milk or heavy cream for your preferred thickness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze for longer storage.
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