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Life is deliciously sweet. How well do you know popular desserts from around the world? Whether it’s knowing a treat’s country of origin, ingredients, or etymology, there ought to be a college course on everything there is to know about desserts. Do you know what country croissants are from, wheShow More
Life is deliciously sweet. How well do you know popular desserts from around the world? Whether it’s knowing a treat’s country of origin, ingredients, or etymology, there ought to be a college course on everything there is to know about desserts. Do you know what country croissants are from, where the Baked Alaska was invented, or what goes into a pannacotta? What about Italian laws on the contents of gelato? Only a master baker, cake shop owner, professional confectioner, or someone with a sweet and extravagant tooth will be able to easily answer all 12 of these sweet but difficult dessert questions. Don’t blame us if you’re craving some peanut butter pie or Oreo cheesecake after finishing this quiz! But we totally won’t judge you for indulging in some caramel ice cream, double chocolate chip brownie cake, or berry pavlova if you ace it. You deserve to treat yourself!
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Some people prefer blondies, while others like brownies. But which was invented first?
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Blondie
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Brownie
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You’re on vacation in Italy and want a scoop of gelato. According to Italian law, what makes it gelato?
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At least 3.5 percent butterfat
Must be pasteurized after heating to 70° C
No more than 3 grams of sugar
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Your mom wants you to make some pannacotta for a family dinner. You already have skim milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Which ingredient is missing?
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Egg
Butter
Gelatin
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Cookie dough is meant to be baked, but it’s just as delicious raw. Which is NOT traditionally a cookie dough ingredient?
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Egg
Salt
Heavy cream
Vanilla extract
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Meringue is the closest to eating a cloud! What is the key ingredient in this light and airy confection?
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Flour
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Yogurt
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Egg
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Vanilla
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Tiramisu is a tasty Italian dessert made of ladyfingers, coffee, and custard. What does the name mean?
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Happy angel
Lift me up
Heaven and earth
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Baked Alaska isn’t Alaskan at all! Where was it invented?
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New York City
Vancouver
Tallahassee
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Believe it or not, croissants are not French! What country can take credit for this flaky invention?
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The United States of America
Netherlands
Austria
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You’re planning a romantic dinner at home and want to make dessert. You only have sugar, condensed milk, heavy cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. What dessert can you make?
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Angel food cake
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Cheesecake
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Rice pudding
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Flan
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You are on vacation in Istanbul and want to try some Turkish delight. But the cafe menu doesn’t list it! What name might you find instead?
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Kazandibi
Tavukgogsu
Lokum
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You’re at brunch when your friend suggests trying the banoffee pie. What does it taste like?
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Banana and coffee
Banana and toffee
Walnut and toffee
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Ganache comes from the French word for cheek. How do you make it?
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Pouring heated cream over crushed chocolate
Boiling chocolate, cream, and condensed milk
Frying a chocolate bar in butter until it reaches desired consistency
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