How to Make Juleskringle (Marzipan Christmas Kringle) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a traditional Danish Christmas treat to add some festive flair to your holiday dessert spread, look no further than Juleskringle, also known as Marzipan Christmas Kringle. This delicious pastry is a staple in Danish households during the holiday season and is sure to impress your friends and family with its rich flavors and beautiful presentation.

Juleskringle is a sweet pastry made with a buttery dough and filled with a rich, almond-flavored marzipan filling. Th...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ cup butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
  • ½ cup crushed sliced almonds
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 50 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs 55 mins
  • Total Time: 14 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Make the bread: Stir milk and sugar together in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over top and let stand for 10 minutes to dissolve. Stir in cream.
  • Stir together flour, sugar, salt, and cardamom in a separate bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until texture is coarse and mealy. Add yeast mixture and stir until well blended. Pat into a ball, flatten slightly, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  • When ready to bake, make the filling: Mix almond paste, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and almond extract with an electric mixer in a large bowl until evenly blended. It may be crumbly.
  • Roll chilled dough into a 2x24-inch rectangle. Spread filling over dough to within 2 inches of each side. Roll up into a tube. Cover the work surface with sugar and roll dough tube into sugar until thoroughly coated.
  • Roll and stretch dough tube out into a 40-inch-long rope. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and form into a pretzel shape.
  • Brush dough 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 kringle in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.
  • Nutrition

    397 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 214mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 158mg