Swedish Kringle

Submitted by connie A.

"Surprisingly easy to make, this is a family favorite for Christmas mornings. Our church ladies always made this pastry for the St. Lucia service."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 20 pieces
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• Part 1

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 -4 tablespoons ice water

• Part 2

• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 cup flour
• 3 eggs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract

• frosting

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon soft butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 -2 tablespoon cream or 1 -2 tablespoon milk

directions

1. Part 1: Cut butter into flour and add sufficient cold water to form into pie crust, divide into two balls. Flatten each into a 3" wide strip on cookie sheet.
2. Part 2: Put water and butter in saucepan, and heat to boiling. Remove from stove and add flour all at once. Stir until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth each time. Add almond extract and spread onto the strips.
3. Bake: 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
4. Then 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
5. Cool and frost.
6. Cut into 1" strips for serving.

Reviews

[Jenn A.]

I made this over the weekend , the make into a ball part was not in recipe so it makes more sense now , I made it with and with out nuts as well . i can't wait to try and tweak it a bit .

 

[Linda Y. L.]

This recipe was given to me by a friend at work and I've made it many times - big hit with everyone I have made it for. Only difference is I sprinkle slivered almonds over icing. Easy to make but looks complicated. Delicious!