Kringla Danish Puff Pastry
Indulge in the delicate, flaky decadence of Kringla Danish Puff Pastry, a delightful combination of buttery crust, airy choux pastry, and a sweet almond glaze. This classic Scandinavian-inspired dessert is crafted with simple ingredients like flour, butter, and eggs, yet transforms into an impressive treat with its layered textures and golden-brown finish. Topped with a drizzle of powdered sugar glaze and optional sliced almonds, this pastry strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and crunch. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or a cozy dessert, this recipe is both elegant enough for special occasions and approachable for novice bakers. Ready in just about an hour and a half, it’s a show-stopper that tastes as good as it looks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add 2 tablespoons of cold water to the flour mixture and stir until it forms a dough. Shape the dough into a ball, then divide it in half.
On the prepared baking sheet, press the dough halves into two long strips, each about 12 inches long and 3 inches wide.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of butter. Bring to a rolling boil.
Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in 1 cup of flour until a smooth dough forms.
Add the eggs to the saucepan one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Using a spatula, spread the choux pastry dough evenly over the two strips of pressed dough on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
In a small bowl, make the glaze by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastry. Sprinkle with sliced almonds if using.
Slice into pieces and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2997 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 175.7 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.9 g | 474% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 942 mg | 314% | |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.0 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.5 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 736 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
