The national dessert of South Dakota is Kuchen which is a traditional German Pastry.
Kuchen features a sweet dough base with a creamy custard and fruit or some other toppings.
Kuchen also became the official dessert of the State of South Dakota in the year of 2000.
The dessert Kuchen was brought to South Dakota by German immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
And the word Kuchen also is German for cake.
Kuchen consists of a sweet yeast dough, a thick and creamy custard and it can also be topped with fruits like cherries, peaches or apples or even just topped with some cinnamon and sugar.
Kuchen is also cherished as a part of South Dakota's culture and culinary identity and is often served at gatherings and family traditions.
In the year of 1999, a local community member had noticed that the state of South Dakota had lacked an official dessert and so the local community member proposed Kuchen as a potential candidate.
Then legislation was introduced and in the year of 2000, Kuchen was then officially designated as the state dessert of South Dakota to recognize it's cultural significance and promote community development.