Swedish Kringles

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. It should still have pea-sized chunks of butter. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Shape the Dough: Lightly flour a work surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle, approximately 12x4 inches. Transfer the dough to a rectangular cookie sheet. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Make the Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the remaining 1 cup of flour until smooth. (Prep time: 8 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Incorporate Eggs and Almond Extract: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract. The mixture should be smooth and glossy. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Assemble and Bake: Spread the filling evenly over the prepared dough on the cookie sheet. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. The pastry may deflate slightly as it cools. (Bake time: 55-60 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Icing: While the kringle bakes, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, softened butter, and remaining 1 teaspoon almond extract until smooth and creamy. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Ice the Kringle: Immediately after removing the kringle from the oven, spread the icing evenly over the top. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving. (Prep time: 3 minutes)