Best 2 Christmas Kringle Recipes
Indulge in the festive spirit with the delectable Christmas Kringle, a traditional Danish pastry that embodies the essence of the holiday season. This iconic treat, also known as Julekringle or Kransekage, is a symbol of unity, prosperity, and good fortune. With its rich and buttery dough, filled with a variety of sweet and savory fillings, the Christmas Kringle is a true masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic almond paste filling to the indulgent chocolate and fruit fillings, each bite of this pastry is a journey through a winter wonderland. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the different recipes for this beloved holiday treat, ensuring that your Christmas celebration is filled with joy, warmth, and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Christmas Kringle.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MARZIPAN CHRISTMAS KRINGLE (JULESKRINGLE)
This marzipan tubular bread is an ABSOLUTE must for the Christmas season, and a traditional dinner would not be complete without this Christmas Kringle for dessert. It may seem complicated at first glance, but if you follow the recipe step by step, it is actually quite easy and you will amaze your family with this beautiful dessert. This is an extremely rich and decadent treat so guests only need a little. Often a coin is hidden in the kringle and it is thought that the finder will be guaranteed good luck for the upcoming year. As such, it is considered bad luck not to indulge at Christmas!
Provided by WOLSELEY
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 15h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let stand for 10 minutes to dissolve. Stir in cream.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt and cardamom. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or pinching with your fingers until it is a course mealy texture. Stir in the yeast mixture until well blended. Pat into a ball, flatten slightly, then wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- To make the filling, mix the almond paste, almonds, sugar, cinnamon and almond extract using an electric mixer until evenly blended. It may be crumbly.
- Roll the chilled dough out into a 2 inch wide and 24 inch long rectangle. Spread the filling to within 2 inches of the sides and roll up into a tube. Cover your work surface with sugar, and roll the tube of dough in the sugar to coat thoroughly. Roll and stretch the dough out to form a long rope about 40 inches long. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and shape into a pretzel shape.
- Brush the top of the pretzel with egg white and sprinkle with almonds. Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the kringle in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 213.9 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
CHRISTMAS KRINGLE
This is my favorite dessert to have on Christmas Eve, Our Christmas big dinner is held on Christmas Eve. This lovely sweet bread is just what is needed after the dinner table has been cleared and one can sit down with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine while the children open their presents. (No not the ones from Santa Claus...
Provided by Bonnie Beck
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. I save all my lemon and orange peels, using them to make my own candied ones. But you can buy candied orange or lemon at the store during the holidays.
- 2. Dissolve yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm milk. Pour into a large bowl with the warm scalded milk. (Scaled milk needs to be cooled to warm, before pour the yeast mixure in)
- 3. Add the softed butter, sugar, salt, extract, Cardamom and eggs. Mix thoroughly. Add the candied orange or lemon peel and the raisins.
- 4. Stir in about 3/4 of the sifted flour and stir till well blended. Turn out and knead the dough...add more flour as needed until you have a soft dough. Knead for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double.
- 6. Slightly floured a surface to shape the bread on. Cut the dough in 3 equal pieces, roll them (do not stretch) till they are about 12 inches long. Braid the dough, pinch the end pieces together. Cover and set aside to rise double.
- 7. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle the almonds on top.
- 8. Bake 350* 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and bread tests to done.
- 9. Sift powdered sugar on top to serve.
Tips:
- Plan ahead: Kringle dough needs time to rise, so start the recipe at least a day before you want to serve it.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the kringle will taste. Use real butter, fresh eggs, and high-quality flour.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the kringle tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough will rise best in a warm place, such as a sunny window or a turned-off oven.
- Don't overfill the kringle: If you overfill the kringle, it will be difficult to roll and shape. Fill it no more than halfway.
- Bake the kringle until it is golden brown: The kringle is done baking when it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Conclusion:
Christmas kringle is a delicious and festive pastry that is perfect for the holiday season. With a little planning and effort, you can make a kringle that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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