Schenkele
The Schenkele is an Alsace beignet made with almond paste and organic spelt flour, flavoured with Alsace kirsch and coated in cinnamon sugar. A romantic carnival tradition, this beignet has a recognisable elongated shape and celebrates love in all its forms. Available exclusively in our stores.
Tasting notes
Almond, candied lemon, kirsch, cinnamon
The Schenkele, a beignet for lovers
The Schenkele — or Schankala — is a carnival beignet with a unique history and an equally singular recipe. Traditionally gifted by young girls to their loves on the second Sunday after Ash Wednesday, these little beignets carry a romantic tradition in every delicious bite.
To this day, this speciality hasn’t lost any of its symbolic charm, perpetuating this affectionate gesture with deep roots in the Alsace heritage.
Almond, organic spelt, lemon and kirsch
Our Schenkele is crafted following a carefully honed Alsace recipe. The dough incorporates almond, organic spelt flour, a touch of candied lemon to add a hint of zest, and Alsace kirsch to add delicate, fruity notes. This formula gives the beignet a texture that is satisfyingly dense yet fluffy, setting it apart from classic brioche beignets.
Shaped into an elongated form, the dough is then deep-fried to reveal a fluffy interior with a golden-brown exterior.
Coated in cinnamon sugar
Once fried to perfection, each Schenkele is gently rolled in a cinnamon sugar, to give it a generous coating that adds a sweet crunch to its surface with warming, spiced notes. The cinnamon harmoniously intertwines with the kirsch and lemon, creating a subtle yet indulgent aromatic balance.
A beignet for sharing
The Schenkele is best enjoyed at room temperature, so that you can savour its cloud-like texture and aromas of almond, lemon and kirsch. Served alongside a tea, coffee or infusion, it makes a natural choice for a midday treat or teatime accompaniment — perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras with friends and family — this speciality is fully in the spirit of sharing.
Exclusively available in our stores
The Schenkele is a speciality exclusively reserved for our stores during the carnival period. Pop into one of our 13 stores in the Alsace and Lorraine regions, where our teams will be delighted to advise you and guide you through our range of beignets.
Enjoy this beignet during a tea break, with friends or family, to celebrate Mardi Gras in traditional Alsace style. The Schenkele pairs particularly well with a black tea or spiced infusion, the cinnamon sugar and kirsch beautifully elevating their aromas.
Organic spelt flour (GLUTEN) 35.8%, sugar, EGG, butter (MILK), ALMOND, candied lemon peel paste (lemon 51.5%, glucose syrup), kirsch, salt, cinnamon.
All our products are made in a bakery which uses wheat flour (gluten), milk (lactose), eggs, nuts (almond, hazelnut, pistachio, walnut), sesame, soya derivative, peanuts and ingredients which may contain traces of sulphites.
| Nutritional values per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 1578 |
| Energy (kcal) | 375 |
| Fats (g) | 12 |
| Of which saturates (g) | 5.2 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 56 |
| Of which sugars (g) | 32 |
| Fibre (g) | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 7.8 |
| Salt (g) | 0.16 |
| Alcohol (g) | 0.6 |
Store in a cool, dry place.
To make sure you experience the best flavours and textures our speciality has to offer, we recommend enjoying it within 2 days of your in-store purchase. So you can enjoy the indulgence at its finest.
To guarantee its freshness and preserve all its qualities, this product was frozen (-30°C) immediately after production
