A Swedish kringle is a flaky, bar-type treat my mom made many times when I was a kid. With a tasty almond flavor, it’s nice at Christmastime!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
- 1 cup water
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Make the dough: Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour using a knife or pastry blender. Add 1 tablespoon water (or as needed) and mix until crumbly, leaving pea-sized chunks. On a floured surface, roll dough out to 3 or 4 inches in width. Place onto a rectangular cookie sheet.
Step 3
Make the filling: In a small saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in remaining 1 cup flour; mix until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract. Spread filling over dough.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes. The pastry will fall a little as it cools.
Step 5
Meanwhile, make the icing: Combine confectioners' sugar, cream, 1 tablespoon butter, and remaining 1 teaspoon almond extract.
Step 6
Remove kringle from the oven and immediately spread icing over top.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 427 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat27g | 35% |
Saturated Fat17g | 83% |
Cholesterol137mg | 46% |
Sodium202mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate40g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars16g | |
Protein6g | |
Calcium24mg | 2% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium68mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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