A kringle is a pastry that originated in Northern Europe, specifically Denmark, and is a variety of pretzel. It is a sweet pastry made of layers of flaky, buttery dough, with a filling and toppings in a wide variety of flavors. The pastry is oval-shaped and has 36 layers of buttery dough filled with cheese, fruits, nuts, and other fillings. Once baked, the kringle is drizzled with icing and sometimes other toppings like cinnamon sugar or crushed nuts. The inside of the kringle is filled with various fillings such as fruits and nuts before it is baked golden-brown and then drizzled with icing. Popular filling possibilities include almond, pecan, cherry, raspberry, apple, strawberry, and cream cheese. Kringles are made with a buttery dough and lots of layers, making it light and flaky. The kringle is a traditional Danish pastry that has gained a huge global following and has been featured on many cooking and talk shows. Kringles are popular in Wisconsin, where they are the official state pastry.