The dessert that South Dakota is known for is kuchen which is a German Inspired pastry.
Kuchen the German inspired pastry became South Dakota's official dessert in the year of 2000.
Kuchen is a heartier version of a custard and fruit cake, that is made with a yeast based dough and often is topped with some seasonal fruits.
Kuchen reflects South Dakota's German Russian Heritage.
The word kuchen is German for cake.
And it features a rich custard filling and can be topped with various different fruits like apples or peaches or even sometimes just a simple cinnamon sugar mixture.
Kuchen is also known for being a heart, rustic and comforting dessert that is often enjoyed at community gatherings and during the holidays.
kuchen was also brought to the area by German settlers in the 1880s and the Eureka community development company also organized to have kuchen designated as the official state dessert in 2000.
Kuchen is also a staple of German traditions like "Kaffee and Kuchen" coffee and cake and is also a beloved part of South Dakota's food culture.