If there's a unique dessert and comfort food that speaks to North Dakotans on a personal level, it's kuchen. This German treat has had recipes passed down through generations to many residents of the state who fondly remember their grandmothers baking it and still enjoy eating it today. With a variety of types and flavors, it's hard to say you don't like it at all when you're from the Peace Garden State! Luckily for us kuchen lovers, there is a plethora of restaurants, bakeries, and companies that are entirely dedicated to kuchen here. I think it's safe to say that we have some of the world's best!
Don't believe me? Here are some examples and reasons as to why:
If you didn't know, kuchen is a German cake-like dessert that has become a staple food in North Dakota. You can buy a full one fresh or grab a slice at a restaurant. Either way, they're delicious.
And it's important to note that they are not pronounced like "ku-chen," but actually ku-ken." You don't pronounce the "ch" like you would in "chocolate." The more you know!
Kuchen comes in many flavors and types, but usually consist of some kind of pastry, a fruit filling, and a custard top. Add on a side of ice cream or a swirl of whip cream on top and you've got yourself the perfect North Dakotan dessert!
Cherry, strawberry, rhubarb, blueberry, apricot, juneberry... the list goes on, and everyone has their favorite kind!
You can find kuchen for sale all across the entire state, such as Charlie's Main Street Cafe in Minot, ND.
Charlie's makes fantastic kuchen, homemade fresh and of all different types. Take a look at this tasty apricot kuchen they made:
Charlie's Main Street Cafe is located at 113 Main Street S, Minot, ND 58701.
The Würst Bier Hall in Fargo, ND is another great spot for Kuchen. Actually, they are fantastic for all things German food.
A warm slice of their kuchen goes great with some ice cream on the side.
Würst Bier Hall is located at 630 1st Avenue N, Fargo, ND 58102.
And, of course, we can't forget Kroll's, the North Dakota exclusive diner that serves the same type of German home cooking so many North Dakotans know and love.
They make a variety of kuchen types that will easily satisfy your sweet tooth.
Kroll's has multiple locations in Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan, and Minot.
If you head out west, you can find tasty kuchen at the Cowboy Cafe in Medora, ND.
Their yummy kuchen will have you eating every last crumb off the plate! You can buy full kuchens here to take home and eat later, too.
The Cowboy Cafe is located at 215 4th Street, Medora, ND 58645.
Do you love kuchen? If you do, what is your favorite flavor and place to get it?
North Dakota has other iconic foods that go hand in hand with kuchen. See just how North Dakotan you are by checking out how many you know right here.
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