Kris isn't the only Kringle coming to town this holiday season. That's right, a seasonal Kringle variety is back in the bakery section of Trader Joe's and fans (myself included) could not be happier. If you're lost, let's recap with a little Kringle 101.
Kringles are a type of filled Danish pastry made with buttery, flaky layers of dough wrapped around a filling and shaped in a ring or twist. They can be filled with fruits, nuts, custards, and cheeses, and are particularly popular around the holidays. And while they can, of course, be homemade, real Kringle fans know that O & H Danish Bakery sells some of the best around.
O & H's Kringles are one of the most consistently popular and best-selling desserts in the bakery section of Trader Joe's. We previously wrote about the Pumpkin-Caramel flavor, which has a dedicated following on its own. But now the seasonal flavor many, many fans call their all-time favorite Kringle is back on shelves.
The Almond Kringle Is Back at Trader Joe's
Let the Christmas music play, because the holidays officially arrive when the Almond Kringle returns to Trader Joe's. Layers of flaky pastry surround a frangipane-like almond filling with a sweet icing on top. Personally, I love the flavor of almond paste, so this Kringle is easily top tier for me, and I think the sweet, fruity almond flavor complements the rich pastry better than some of the other super sweet fillings. If you like almond croissants, this is a must-try pastry.
And I'm not the only one who thinks so. I could not possibly include all of the rave reviews for the Almond Kringle here, so I'll bring you the highlights:
"The Almond Danish Kringle is stupid good, 110/10" -Reddit user OblongAnomaly
"[Kringles] are all rather good, but the almond one is my all-time favorite...Such a holiday staple in my eyes." -@morganchompz on TikTok
"These are so good it almost makes me angry." -Reddit user idealzebra
There are entire threads dedicated to people proclaiming this their favorite flavor of Kringle, if not pastry, period. So yeah, it's that good.
The Best Way to Enjoy a Kringle
Now, any Kringle fan will tell you that while you can enjoy a slice at room temperature, that doesn't mean you should. The absolute best way to enjoy a Kringle is heated up.
You can pop the entire ring or just a piece in the oven or toaster oven for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees F. You can also air fry it for 3-4 minutes at 400 degrees F. Once warmed, the pastry gets crispy and extra buttery while the filling becomes soft and gooey in the best way. Warning: it will make eating only one slice exceedingly difficult.
As is the case with all Kringles (and generally great things at Trader Joe's), these things will fly off shelves. Trader Joe's has been known to put buying limits on them in an effort to stretch out the season and spread the Kringle joy, but they still sell out fast. All that is to say that if you see one (or two or three), grab it while you can. They freeze impeccably well and make for a particularly crowd-pleasing holiday breakfast alongside a strong cup of coffee.
FAQs
You can now get the O&H raspberry danish kringle. This was packed with a sweet raspberry filling served in their signature flaky pastry, topped off with an icing. Which danish kringle is your favorite?
How long is Trader Joe's Kringle good for? ›
Kringle will stay at its best for about 5 days at room temperature or six months in the freezer. If you don't plan on eating your Kringle Gift for a few days, put it in the freezer, and when ready thaw at room temperature for about an hour.
Are Trader Joe's Kringles seasonal? ›
Who says Kringles only have to be eaten around Christmas? While it's typical for the Northern European pastry to be consumed during the holiday season, one of our favorite grocers, Trader Joe's, has historically sold the treat year-round in seasonal flavors like Cheesecake, Pumpkin Caramel, and Pecan.
Does Aldi sell Danish kringle? ›
Aldi Now Has This Best-Selling Bakery Item at Almost Half the Price of Trader Joe's. It's the right time of the year for it, too. If you're a Trader Joe's lover, you probably noticed that the store recently brought back one of its most popular bakery items, the Danish almond Kringle.
What is Trader Joe's dessert 12 out of 10? ›
Fans on Reddit rate the Pumpkin Kringle a "12/10," while others on TikTok claim it's "the best [expletive] thing they've ever tasted in their life. Another describes it as "a pumpkin pie inside of a cinnamon roll!" Now I'd bet you're sold.
Does Costco have Kringle? ›
Racine Danish Kringles are sold in Pick N' Save, Meijer's, Piggly Wiggly, Woodman's, Costco, Hy-Vee, Jewel Food Stores, Sendik's and many specialty stores, just to name a few.
Do you eat Kringle hot or cold? ›
Kringle is best served at room temperature or warmed in the oven. Remove the Kringle from the wax bag, remove the plastic sheet and remove from the plastic tray. If a warm Kringle is desired, place in a 350 degree oven for 3 1/2 minutes. Kringle can also be warmed in a microwave.
Should Kringle be refrigerated? ›
At room temperature, kringles will last for 1 week. Kringles in the refrigerator can last up to 10 days. If kept in the freezer, kringles will last for 6 months.
How to freeze Trader Joe's Kringle? ›
Kringle can be left out on counter for 3-4 days. If you are not going to consume within that period, place in freezer in plastic packaging. Freeze for up to 6 months. To warm: Heat oven to 350° and put Kringle (unfrozen) in for 3 minutes.
What is the pastry from Wisconsin at Trader Joe's? ›
(The Danish kringle is also the state pastry of Wisconsin, in case that ever comes up on HQ Trivia.) The pastry itself is made from more than 30 buttery, flaky layers, and it can be filled with a variety of flavors. The Almond Kringle isn't a Trader Joe's product; they're made by O&H Danish Bakery in (where else?)
Trader Joe's stocks its shelves with a variety of seasonal products every spring. So, I've been trying the spring offerings from my local store as part of an ongoing series where I review the grocery chain's seasonal foods. Keep reading to see which items I'll be stocking up on and which I'll skip.
Does Trader Joe's have raspberry Kringle? ›
Talia Heskett | Raspberry Kringle is BACK at Trader Joe's! Who doesn't love Trader Joe's Kringle?
Where does Trader Joe's get their Kringles? ›
And while they can, of course, be homemade, real Kringle fans know that O & H Danish Bakery sells some of the best around. O & H's Kringles are one of the most consistently popular and best-selling desserts in the bakery section of Trader Joe's.
How much is a Kringle at Trader Joe's? ›
Tell me if this Kringle's worth it. Nine 99, Trader Joe's.
Who makes Racine Danish Kringle? ›
Racine Danish Kringles is a family run bakery located at 2529 Golf Avenue, on the North Side of Racine, Wisconsin, that specializes in Kringles. The bakery's tagline is, "It's not just a treat, it's a tradition."
Is Kringle the same as Danish? ›
A Kringle is a “Danish". “Danish pastry” or a “Danish” is an umbrella term for various types of buttery, flaky pastry. A Kringle is a pastry made with layers of sweet, flaky pastry, filled with fruit, nut or gourmet filling and topped with sweet icing. Originally, the Kringle was in a twisted shape like pretzels.
What is Kringle similar to? ›
In Denmark, kringle denotes the pretzel-like knotted shape rather than the pretzel pastry type. Kringler may be made from puff pastry (like Danish pastry) or yeast dough, filled with remonce or marzipan and raisins, sprinkled with coarse sugar, nut flakes or icing.
