How Well Do You Know Your Fancy Dessert Trivia?
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Do you fancy yourself a master baker a-la the skilled people we see all the time on The Great British Bake-Off (which, as you know, is the greatest television show of all time)? Well, this trivia quiz will throw you right into the baking tent with 12 tough questions that only real master bakers can Show More
Do you fancy yourself a master baker a-la the skilled people we see all the time on The Great British Bake-Off (which, as you know, is the greatest television show of all time)? Well, this trivia quiz will throw you right into the baking tent with 12 tough questions that only real master bakers can answer. Pretend that Paul Hollywood is staring at you with his piercing blue eyes and Mary Berry is about to tell you whether you’ve got a soggy bottom or not.
This quiz is sure to test your baking mettle. Do you know how to achieve flaky pastry layers? Can you spot the profiterole? What’s an essential technique for tempering chocolate? I am afraid merely watching baking TV shows probably isn’t going to help you achieve a high score. Better grab your apron, head to the kitchen, and whip yourself up a batch of homemade cookies to eat while taking this fancy dessert trivia quiz.
We'll start with the basics: Which type of pastry dough is laminated?
- Puff pastry
- Pie crust
- Pâte à choux
- Brioche
What cookie is traditionally used when making delicious tiramisu?
- Madeleines
- Biscotti
- Ladyfingers
- Amaretti
You've decided to temper some chocolate. What is the key to achieving that gorgeous glossy sheen?
- Microwaving it in 30-second increments
- Adding butter
- Only using bittersweet chocolate chips
- Heating the chocolate in a bowl over a pot of hot water
What’s another name for a mille-feuille?
- Cream Puff
- Neapolitan
- Genoise sponge
- Napoleon
Please pick out the profiterole!
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True or false: Macaroon and macaron are two different spellings of the same dessert.
- True! Love those little guys!
- False! C’mon, who do you think I am?!
Which sweet treat does NOT contain egg yolks?
- Custard
- Mousse
- Pudding
- Lemon Curd
This dessert is milk-solid-based, deep-fried, and then soaked in a sugary syrup. What is it called?
- Baklava
- Teiglach
- Gulab jamun
- Eclair
Holy frozen treats! What is NOT a difference between ice cream and semifreddo?
- Ice cream is churned, while semifreddo is not.
- Ice cream is usually scooped while semifreddo is sliced.
- Ice cream is not made with whipped cream while semifreddo usually is.
- Ice cream can include toppings or mix-ins, but semifreddo is always eaten alone.
Only one of these delectable treats is a German Chocolate Cake. Which one is it?
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Everyone loves a Victoria Sponge. Which two layers can you find in the middle of this traditional cake?
- Chocolate mousse and chocolate shavings
- Jam and whipped cream
- Buttercream frosting and fresh berries
- Powdered sugar and chocolate ganache
Which of these desserts is NOT normally set aflame before it’s served?
- Cherries Jubilee
- Crêpes Suzette
- Bananas Foster
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
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