The most well-known variety of Christmas stollen is undoubtedly the Dresden Christ Stollen. Since 2010, this name—along with the synonyms “Dresden Stollen” and “Dresden Christmas Stollen”—has been a geographically protected designation. This means that only stollen baked directly in Dresden and a few selected surrounding towns may carry this name. In addition, Dresden Stollen may not be made in baking molds, and the ingredients are strictly defined. Based on 1000g of flour, it must contain at least 650g of raisins/sultanas/currants, 500g of butter, 200g of candied lemon and orange peel, and 150g of almonds. Margarine, artificial flavors, and preservatives are strictly prohibited.
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In addition, “Dresden Christ Stollen,” “Dresden Stollen,” and “Dresden Christmas Stollen” are registered as a collective trademark of the association “Schutzverband Dresdner Stollen e.V.”. This association is made up of around 130 producers and regularly monitors compliance with the requirements for stollen production. As a certificate of authenticity, the association awards its own quality seal, confirming the high standards. The gold seal is oval-shaped and features the image of the famous Elector “Augustus the Strong”. In addition, the embossed identification number allows the exact manufacturer to be traced. Only the best stollen receive this quality mark and may call themselves “Dresden Christ Stollen”. This naturally also includes our Original Dresden Christ Stollen, which has repeatedly been named a test winner by Stiftung Warentest. |
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The connection between Dresden and Christmas stollen is also reflected every year at the world-famous Dresden Striezelmarkt. This special Christmas market is one of the oldest in the world and was originally dedicated entirely to stollen. It has been held since 1434 at the Altmarkt in Dresden, the city’s oldest square, and attracts around 2.5 million visitors every year. The highlight is the annual Stollen Festival, where a giant stollen specially baked for the occasion is cut and sold for charity. It weighs 3000 kg and is cut with a traditional stollen knife measuring about 1.60 m and weighing 12 kg. |
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If you prefer to bake a Dresden Stollen yourself, we have put together a simple recipe for you. The big advantage is that you can of course adjust it to your personal taste. Fewer raisins, but more marzipan? Prefer margarine instead of butter? No problem at all! By adjusting the ingredients, you can even make your Christ Stollen vegan, gluten-free, and almost low-calorie! |
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