Kringle
Kringle is a flaky, ring-shaped pastry originating from Denmark, often filled with almond paste, fruit preserves, or cheese, and topped with icing or nuts. It's made from layers of buttery yeast dough, creating a light, tender texture that's perfect for sharing at celebrations or as a special treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Kringle is typically high in carbs and fat due to its buttery dough and sweet fillings, with a moderate calorie count of around 300-400 per slice. It provides quick energy from sugars and some fats, but isn't particularly rich in protein or other essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
In Danish culture, Kringle is a beloved holiday pastry often shaped into a pretzel or ring to symbolize eternity, and it's become a staple in Scandinavian-American bakeries, especially in the Midwest. Its layered dough technique, similar to puff pastry, makes it uniquely flaky and indulgent compared to other sweet rolls.
