Kringle

It's buttery, flaky and thoroughly delicious. It's Kringle—Wisconsin's Official State Pastry!

This distinctive oval-shaped treat has been a Racine County tradition since Danish immigrants brought it to Wisconsin in the mid-19th century.

An authentic Danish Kringle is 32 layers of flaky, buttery dough filled with a variety of fruits and nuts and baked until golden brown. Popular varieties include pecan, almond, raspberry, cherry, apple, strawberry, and cream cheese. Racine bakers get creative with seasonal selections like turtle, cranberry, pumpkin, cinnamon, and key lime.

Kringle making is a time- and labor-intensive process. Bakers repeatedly fold together butter and flour and then refrigerate the dough to produce a delicate, flaky texture.

The effort is well worth it! Kringle from Racine County has gained an enthusiastic worldwide following. The pastry has been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel, "Today Show," "CBS Sunday Morning," and other national TV outlets.

Kringle is available at local bakeries, grocery stores and other outlets throughout the area. Our bakers proudly ship their Kringle all over the world, particularly during the Christmas season.

One slice is never enough of the Official Wisconsin Pastry from America's Kringle Capital!

Where to Find Kringle:

Bendtsen's Bakery

We are the longest family-owned bakery in Racine (known as the Kringle Capital of America). Lauritz Bendtsen,…

Lehmann's Bakery

Lehmann's Bakery recognizes the demand for genuine Danish Kringle and knows that not everyone can make a special…

O&H Danish Bakery - Douglas Ave.

Just a few miles north of where it all started, our store offers famous Kringle, scratch made bakery, breakfast…

O&H Danish Bakery - Durand Ave.

Our marketplace has more than 6,000 sq. feet of production and retail, including a deli and gift shop. The same…

O&H Danish Bakery - Hwy 20 Petro Travel Plaza

Located just west of Racine, our store shares a home inside the Hwy 20 Petro Travel Plaza right off I-94. Fresh…

O&H Danish Bakery - Washington Ave.

Inspired by our Viking heritage, our store offers fresh made bakery, fair trade coffee and made to order…