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Flaky Danish Kringle with Almond Glaze

Name: Flaky Danish Kringle with Almond Glaze
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 220 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Unsalted butter, chilled and diced, 1 cup; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Cold water, 1/3 cup; Almond paste, 1 cup; Granulated sugar, 1/4 cup; Unsalted butter, softened, 2 tablespoons; Almond extract, 1/2 teaspoon; Powdered sugar, 1 cup; Milk, 2 tablespoons; Vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon; Almond extract, 1/4 teaspoon

This traditional Danish Kringle is a delightful pastry with layers of flaky goodness and a sweet almond filling that offers a treat for both special occasions and everyday indulgence.

4.8(176 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 10, 2025

Flaky Danish Kringle with Almond Glaze — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

55 min

Cook

2 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Almond Glaze

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 534 kcal
Protein: 4.88 g
Carbs: 57.25 g
Fat: 31.5 g
Fiber: 1.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4268 kcal
Protein: 39 g
Carbs: 458 g
Fat: 252 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	24	190	2	6
Unsalted butter, chilled and diced 1 cup	1628	2	0	184	0
Salt 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Cold water 1/3 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Almond paste 1 cup	840	12	96	42	8
Granulated sugar 1/4 cup	194	0	50	0	0
Unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons	204	0	0	23	0
Almond extract 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Powdered sugar 1 cup	468	0	120	0	0
Milk 2 tablespoons	18	1	2	1	0
Vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon	6	0	0	0	0
Almond extract 1/4 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Dough

1
Combine Dry Ingredients
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
2
Cut in the Butter
Cut in the chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Form the Dough
Stir in cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until dough forms.
Tip: Do not overwork the dough; this will prevent it from becoming tough.
4
Chill the Dough
Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to relax the gluten and maintain flakiness.

Preparing the Filling

1
Mix Almond Paste and Sugar
In a bowl, combine almond paste and sugar.
2
Incorporate Butter and Extract
Mix in softened butter and almond extract until smooth.
3
Chill the Filling
Chill until ready to use.

How to Make Flaky Danish Kringle with Almond Glaze

Total time: 3 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Roll the Dough
Roll out the chilled dough into a large rectangle.
2
Assemble the Kringle
Spread the almond filling evenly over the center of the dough.
3
Shape and Bake
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and form a ring. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour 45 minutes, or until golden brown.