The Chew: Pecan Kringle Recipe

The Chew: Pecan Kringle

It doesn’t feel like Christmas without a delicious sweet treat. Daphne Oz was thrilled to share the recipe for a tasty pastry she and her family enjoy every year on Christmas morning. She admitted that her family used to order the pastry online, but when she realized just how easy they are to make, she began making her own. Fortunately, you can enjoy the same recipe! It’s easy to put together and your family will absolutely devour this Kringle in no time.

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The Chew: Pecan Kringle Recipe Ingredients

For the Pecan Kringle:

• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 C toasted pecans – roughly chopped
• 1 stick unsalted butter – softened
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 C light brown sugar – packed

To Assemble:

• 1 sheet puff pastry – thawed
• 3-4 tbsp flour – for dusting
• 1 egg

For the Glaze:

• 1 tbsp + 1 tsp heavy cream
• flaky sea salt – to garnish
• 1 C confectioner’s sugar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

The Chew: Pecan Kringle Recipe Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
2. Grease a baking sheet

For the Pecan Filling:

1. In a large bowl, add the vanilla, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, pecans, and brown sugar
2. Stir to combine, then set aside

To Assemble:

1. Lightly dust a cutting board with flour
2. Unroll the puff pastry and lay out before dusting with flour on top
3. Use a rolling pin to roll the pastry until 10 inches wide and 15 inches long
4. Cut in half vertically, making two 5×15-inch pieces
5. Put half the filling in a long strip in the center of each puff pastry
6. Fold one of the long edges over the filling
7. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and 1 tbsp water
8. Brush the long edge with egg wash, then fold over the top to cover the middle
9. Save any extra egg wash
10. Carefully put the pastry seam-side down onto a prepared baking sheet and shape into a half-circle, leaving both ends open
11. Brush the openings with egg wash then press together and seal to make a ring
12. Put in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes
13. Use the saved egg wash to brush the top of the ring
14. Put in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until golden
15. Let the Kringle cool completely then drizzle with the glaze to serve
16. Garnish with flaky sea salt

For the Glaze:

1. In a small bowl, whisk the heavy cream, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla