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 (plural Dominosteine, meaning domino tile) is a sweet confection primarily sold during Christmas season in Germany and Austria.
Dominosteine consist of several layers, covered with a thin icing of (typically) dark chocolate. The base consists of Lebkuchen. Further layers contain jelly (e.g. from sour cherries or apricots) and either marzipan or persipan.
The Dominostein was invented in 1936 by Herbert Wendler (1912–1998) in Dresden. The layered praline was targeted for a broader audience because of a lower price than the other products of Wendler's praline product line. During the scarcity of food during World War II the Dominostein gained popularity as a replacement praline.
See also
In Spanish: Dominostein para niños
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