From Denmark to Wisconsin, the Kringle Is a Giant, Flaky Pastry Meant to be Shared

This delectable Danish treat has firmly established its place in the hearts and holidays of Wisconsinites

These Danish-style pastries traditionally had almond or raisin fillings, but now can come with a wider range of fruits, nuts, cream cheese, and more. Tony Savino/Shutterstock

It’s 6:30 a.m. and I am calling Bendtsen’s Bakery to try to catch the baker. But I fail. Again.

“He’s making kringles,” says the woman on the phone, apologetically. “This is a busy time right now. We’re making thousands a day.”