Scandinavian Kringler
Delight your taste buds with the buttery, flaky elegance of Scandinavian Kringler, a classic Nordic pastry that's as indulgent as it is eye-catching. This two-layered treat starts with a tender, crumbly crust made from cold butter and flour, followed by a luscious choux pastry topping infused with almond extract for a hint of nutty sweetness. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a silky vanilla glaze and toasted almonds, this dessert is a show-stopper that perfectly balances crisp, creamy, and nutty textures. Ideal for brunches, celebrations, or as an afternoon treat with coffee, Scandinavian Kringler is surprisingly simple to make, yet looks and tastes like a bakery masterpiece. Perfect for sharing, this recipe yields 10 servings and is sure to captivate both your eyes and palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 2 tablespoons Water (cold)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds (toasted, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
To make the crust, combine 1 cup of flour and 0.5 cup of cold, cubed butter in a medium bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add 2 tablespoons of cold water to the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball.
Divide the dough into two equal parts, then shape each part into a 12-inch by 3-inch strip directly onto the prepared baking sheet.
To make the topping, heat 0.5 cup of butter and 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of flour until a smooth dough forms.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract, then evenly spread the topping over the two pastry strips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract to make a glaze.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastry and sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds, if desired.
Slice into pieces and serve. Enjoy your homemade Scandinavian Kringler!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.0 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.0 g | 475% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 942 mg | 314% | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.4 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.6 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 731 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.
