5.0 from 9 votes
Christmas Kringle Recipe
This beautifully braided Christmas kringle is a true holiday classic filled with cinnamon, pecans, and raisins!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 42 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
Estonian
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 envelope)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¾ cup milk lukewarm (110°F)
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- ¼ cup salted butter melted (½ stick)
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
For the Filling
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened (½ stick)
- ½ cup salted butter softened (1 stick)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup Chopped Pecans
- ¼ cup raisins
Instructions
- Add the yeast and sugar to a small bowl. Add the warm milk, maple extract, melted butter, and the egg and whisk well. Set aside.
- In a separate, large bowl, mix the flour and brown sugar together. Add the milk mixture and stir until it starts to thicken. Knead until well combined and shape into a ball. Lightly oil the sides of the bowl and place the dough ball inside, covered with a kitchen towel. Set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the filling. Cream the butters, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Set aside.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle.
- Add the butter mixture to the dough and spread, stopping ½-inch from the edge.
- Evenly sprinkle the pecans and raisins over top. Tightly roll the dough lengthwise from one side to the other.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the dough log in half lengthwise.
- Pinch together the top of both pieces of dough. Then, cross the dough pieces over each other as if braiding, keeping the cut sides up.
- Pinch to seal the ends together and connect the top ends to the bottom ends, forming a circle.
- Place onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 22 minutes, until golden brown and 205°F internally. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Store Christmas kringle tightly wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
781IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 781IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.