What is a Kringle?

Kringle is a distinctive oval-shaped treat that has been a tradition in Racine County since the 1800s when Danish immigrants brought it here.  Authentic Danish Kringle features 36 layers of buttery, flaky dough filled with nut or fruit fillings, baked until golden brown, and covered in sweet homemade icing.  Some of the most popular varieties are apple, cherry, pecan, and almond, but we create a vast array of flavors to satisfy any sweet tooth.

The next time you’re looking for a Kringle bakery online, O&H Danish Bakery has what you need.  Searching for “Kringle near me”?  We can help no matter where you live!  The hard part is deciding on just one flavor - which is your favorite?  Let’s take a look at some of the options.

Holiday or Seasonal Kringle

There’s nothing like a sweet treat to let your sweetie know you care.  We happen to love each holiday, because it let’s us try new flavors!  For Valentine’s Day, choose one of our Valentine’s Kringles as a gift for your special someone, either instead of or along with other gifts, such as flowers.  If you’re planning to cook a special Valentine’s dinner, one of these irresistible heart-shaped Kringles adorned with red sprinkles would be a perfect dessert.  Our cherry and pecan Kringles are both made with local ingredients and the same love and attention to detail we put into all our baked goods.  And for Easter, why not try our Great Grandma’s famous carrot cake recipe with our Easter Kringle!  It’s decorated in bright spring colors to make a great impression on anyone’s table.  Need something special for Mom or Dad?  We have those too with our Mother’s Day Raspberry Heart Kringle or our decadent Father’s Day Kringle.  Once fall comes around, you are guaranteed to be inspired by the cozy flavors of fall and Christmas with our Halloween Kringle, Thanksgiving Kringle and awesome selection of Christmas Kringles!

King Cake Kringle

Another seasonal favorite is our King Cake Kringle.  King Cake is typically consumed at parties from the 12th day following Christmas through Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday.  Real King Cakes have small gifts baked inside, such as coins, beans, and a plastic baby - and the person who finds the gift in their slice of cake is thought to be truly blessed.  We don’t put gifts inside our King Cake Kringle (we don’t want you to bite into it!), but we do make it extra-delicious with smooth cream cheese, flaky layers of pastry, and icing and sprinkles in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of green, purple, and gold.  And you’ll receive the plastic baby, three strands of Mardi Gras beads and the story of King Cake with each order!

Almond Kringle

Our traditional Almond Kringle is a Danish favorite and one of our best-loved items.  This exceptionally tasty pastry has been favored ever since our grandparents started making it more than six decades ago.  The classic smooth taste of almond is one of our family’s favorites and is wonderful with a hot cup of coffee!  Like most Kringles, this treat should be served either at room temperature or warmed in the oven after removing it from the wax bag, plastic sheet, and plastic tray - all part of the Fresh-Ship wrappings.  Slice your Kringle into one- to two-inch pieces and wait for your guests to be amazed.

Apple Kringle

Classic Apple Kringle is a sure crowd-pleaser.  We start with our insanely delicious flaky, buttery pastry and fill it with crisp Michigan apples sprinkled with cinnamon and baked into a homemade apple filling that’s to die for.  The whole thing is topped off with our sweet, creamy icing that adds the perfect balance of sweetness to complement the tartness of the apples.  If you’ve been searching for a “Kringle bakery near me,” be sure to check out O&H for a taste of this traditional Danish delicacy.

Turtle Kringle

Are you looking for something a little different - a little richer, perhaps?  Our Turtle Kringle is a chocolate lover’s dream.  We fill our flaky homemade pastry with fancy pecans drenched in creamy caramel and our special homemade chocolate sauce.  Then, we top the whole thing with smooth, semi-sweet chocolate and more pecans.  There’s no way anyone who likes chocolate will be able to turn down this warm slice of heaven, so keep one in your freezer for unexpected guests.  This is just one of the many Kringle favorites we offer at our Kringle bakery online.

Wisconsin Kringle

If your search for a “Kringle near me” turned up O&H, a Danish bakery in Racine, then you must be local - and perhaps you will appreciate all the local ingredients that go into our Wisconsin Kringle.  This unique item features Door County Montmorency cherries, fresh-from-the-bogs cranberries, and smooth cream cheese - all of which come from the State of Wisconsin; we are proud to say.  Enjoy a blend of flavors, including sweet, creamy, and tart, all in one delicious Kringle.  By the way...did you know that Kringle is the official Wisconsin State Pastry?  We created this flavor in 2013 to honor Kringle’s enshrinement as the state pastry and it has quickly become a favorite of many of our customers.

Birthday Kringle

When someone special celebrates a birthday - even when the someone special is you - it’s the perfect time to celebrate, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with sweets.  A simple search for a “Kringle bakery near me” will direct you to the nearest O&H Danish Bakery, or you can use our website to order a Birthday Kringle created just for you.  We combine Kringle and birthday cake flavors for a truly heavenly treat.  We take a Danish Layer Kringle, filled with creamy custard and sweet raspberry jam, and top it with icing and sprinkles reminiscent of a traditional birthday cake.

Cinnamon Roll Kringle

No rundown of Kringle flavors would be complete without mentioning our Cinnamon Roll Kringle - a tempting treat that’s just as good in the morning as it is at night.  The taste and aroma of this pastry will remind you of fresh cinnamon buns baking in a warm kitchen on a cold day.  To make this Kringle, we fill our flaky pastry with buttery-sweet cinnamon and sugar and top off the whole thing with creamy icing.  Buy one to enjoy now and one to freeze for unexpected company!

Fresh-Ship Delivery to Your Door

No matter which flavor you decide is your favorite; we’ll package your Kringle well to ensure that it is as light, flaky, and delicious when you receive it as it was when it left the store.  We guarantee two business day delivery for just $9.99 if you want it in a hurry - and we wouldn’t blame you if you did.  Our Fresh-Shipped Kringles and other Danish bakery delights are simply irresistible, and we can’t help it - that’s just how our parents and grandparents taught us to make them.  Whether you need a gift for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving or another special day or you’re simply craving a deliciously sweet treat, our Danish bakery in Racine is the answer.  Contact O&H Danish Bakery for more information.