Dominostein facts for kids
Dominostein, fine bitter chocolate coating
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| Type | Confectionary |
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| Place of origin | Germany |
| Created by | Herbert Wendler |
| Main ingredients | Lebkuchen, sour cherry or apricot jelly, marzipan or persipan, milk or dark chocolate |
A Dominostein (say "DOH-mee-noh-shtine") is a yummy sweet treat. It's like a small layered cake or candy. You'll mostly find Dominosteine sold in Germany and Austria around Christmas time. The name "Dominostein" means "domino tile" because of its blocky shape.
Contents
What's Inside a Dominostein?
Dominosteine are made of several tasty layers. They are usually covered with a thin coating of dark chocolate.
The Delicious Layers
The very bottom layer is made of Lebkuchen. This is a traditional German gingerbread-like cake. On top of the Lebkuchen, there's a layer of sweet jelly. This jelly often comes from sour cherries or apricots. The next layer is either marzipan or persipan. Marzipan is a sweet paste made from almonds, while persipan is similar but made from apricot or peach kernels.
Who Invented the Dominostein?
The Dominostein was invented in 1936 by a man named Herbert Wendler. He lived in Dresden, a city in Germany.
A Treat for Everyone
Herbert Wendler (1912–1998) created this layered sweet. He wanted to make a special treat that more people could afford. His other sweets were quite expensive. So, the Dominostein was a cheaper, yet still delicious, option.
Popular During Hard Times
During World War II, food was hard to find. Many things were scarce. The Dominostein became very popular then. It was a good replacement for other fancy sweets that were no longer available. This helped it become a beloved Christmas tradition.
