Description
Christmas Kringle is a delightful holiday pastry that combines flaky layers of puff pastry with a luscious cream cheese filling and crunchy nuts. This festive treat is sure to bring warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings, creating cherished memories around the table. With its golden-brown crust and sweet aroma, this easy-to-make dessert will impress family and friends alike, making it a must-have for your festive celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, chopped nuts, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about an eighth of an inch thick.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center of the pastry and make diagonal cuts along both sides.
- Fold the flaps over the filling, brush with egg wash, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg