Welcome to the sweetest quiz you’ll ever take! Prepare to whisk through these fluffy, light, and sometimes nutty dessert trivia questions! We’re not sugar-coating anything here – you’ll have to roll up your sleeves and get in the game! This quiz is choc-full of delicious questions that’s sure to give you a sugar rush.
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1. In what country did the dessert “Panna Cotta” originate?
2. What does “a la mode” mean when referring to desserts?
3. What is the difference between a sorbet and sherbet?
4. What does the French word “Mille-feuille” mean in English?
5. Why is baking powder used in cakes?
6. Who is the famous pastry chef behind the Cronut?
7. What dessert is also known as a “Spanish doughnut”?
8. Which wine is traditionally paired with chocolate desserts?
9. What makes the Frrrozen Haute Chocolate ice cream sundae so expensive?
10. What is the best-selling ice cream flavor in the U.S.?
11. Which country is the largest producer of cocoa?
12. What country does the dessert “Bakewell Tart” originate from?
13. True or false? Eco-friendly dessert preparation can include using locally sourced ingredients.
14. What liquor is often used in Tiramisu?
15. What popular dessert has coffee as a main ingredient?
16. In the Harry Potter series, what is Harry’s favorite dessert?
17. What dessert did Queen Elizabeth II have at her wedding?
18. What fruit is traditionally used in a clafoutis?
19. What natural fruit based dessert is known for being relatively low in calories?
20. In some cultures, doing what to Christmas pudding is considered bad luck?
21. How much sugar does an average can of soda contain?
22. What dessert is traditionally associated with fall in America?
23. Who holds the world record for the largest gingerbread house?
24. In baking, what does folding refer to?
25. What is the oldest known candy company in the U.S.?
26. Which dessert was invented by accident when a chef whipped egg whites for too long?
27. What popular Japanese dessert is also known as a “bean paste bun”?
28. What is the main ingredient in the Indian dessert Jalebi?
29. How much is a baker’s dozen?
30. Who is known as the father of modern French pastry?
31. What is the base flavor for traditional marzipan?
32. What fruit is traditionally used to top a tarte Tatin?
33. What is the most expensive spice used in desserts?
34. Which one has more fat – gelato or ice cream?
35. What fruit is covered in chocolate for a traditional Valentine’s Day dessert?
36. What is the main topping on a Black Forest cake?
37. Besides the Mediterranean, what region is the dessert “Baklava” associated with?
38. Name a famous baker who won the first season of the Great British Bake Off.
39. Name a dessert that is traditionally made with lard.
40. What is the name of the dessert wine from the Bordeaux region of France?
41. What dessert is also known as “French buttercream”?
42. What dessert is a frozen blend of a sweetened cream mix and air?
43. Besides chocolate, what is the key ingredient in a chocolate ganache?
44. What dessert is traditionally served at the Wimbledon tennis tournament?
45. What plant based sweetener is a sugar-free alternative used in desserts?
46. What dessert traditionally contains a small figurine inside?
47. In the Caribbean, what type of liquor is often used in baking fruitcakes?
48. What tea-flavored dessert is popular in Japan?
49. What dessert is also known as a “crème caramel”?
50. What type of dessert was selected as Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee dessert?
51. Which fruit is infamous for its foul smell but sweet taste, often used in desserts in Southeast Asia?
52. True or false? Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and nutrients such as iron.
53. What item is traditionally hidden in a Christmas pudding?
54. What are the two main ingredients of marzipan?
55. What type of dessert is typically baked for Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
56. What is the world record for the most scoops of ice cream on one cone?
57. What is the process of slowly adding and mixing one ingredient into another?
58. What is Cadbury’s best-selling product?
59. What dessert was created to honor a ballerina?
60. What is the national dessert of Australia?
61. What is the dessert “Sticky Toffee Pudding” traditionally made of?
62. Who invented the macaron?
63. What sweet product is harvested from trees, primarily in Canada?
64. What is the main ingredient in a traditional French mousse?
65. What fruit dessert is traditionally flambéed before serving?
66. What is the key ingredient in the filling of a traditional Greek Baklava?
67. Which nut is traditionally on top of a Bakewell tart?
68. True or false? Cheesecake with almond flour crust is a popular vegan dessert?
69. What French dessert is made by caramelizing sugar on a custard?
70. What popular dessert is made from ladyfingers, egg yolks, and mascarpone cheese?
71. What is the most popular pie filling in America?
72. Who is known for creating the dessert Peach Melba?
73. Where was milk chocolate first invented?
74. Name a dessert that is often served during Chinese New Year.
75. What is a popular dessert in the Southern United States made from cookie crumbs, whipped cream, and bananas?
76. What is the world record for the largest scoop of ice cream?
77. What is the key ingredient in a soufflé to make it rise?
78. Which company produces the “Milky Way” chocolate bar?
79. What is the dessert “Eton Mess” traditionally made of?
80. What is the typical shape of a traditional Bundt cake?
81. What is the name of the dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar?
82. What ingredient separates New York-style cheesecake from other varieties?
83. Who wrote a book titled “Baking: From My Home to Yours”?
84. Which dessert originated from Sicily and is filled with sweetened ricotta cheese?
85. What is the signature dessert of New Orleans, Louisiana?
86. Which dessert has layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey?
87. Where does the dessert “gelato” originate from?
88. What nut is in marzipan?
89. What type of dessert is a profiterole?
90. Who is the French chef famous for his eponymous almond and raspberry layered cake?
91. Who invented the cupcake?
92. What is a dessert made of snow or shaved ice and sweet syrups?
93. What two main ingredients are used to make a “Mille-Feuille”?
94. What type of fruit is a “Granny Smith”?
95. Which English dessert is made from bananas, cream and toffee?
96. What are cookies called in the UK?
97. What type of pastry dough is used to make éclairs?
98. Which fruit is a key ingredient in a tarte Tatin?
99. Which country invented the dessert known as a “crepe”?
100. What is the secret ingredient in a “Mississippi Mud Pie”?
101. What is the dessert “fondant” typically used for?
102. What type of pastry is used to make a “turnover”?
103. What is the name of the custard-filled pastry topped with chocolate icing, named after a former German Chancellor?
104. Which country is the Sachertorte native to?
105. Name the popular clear, bright-colored dessert made from fruit juice and gelatin?
106. What Spanish dessert consists of a crème brûlée top with a custard base?
107. Which country is “Stollen” cake originate from?
108. What does “a la mode” mean when referring to desserts?
109. What country is the origin of the dessert “Panna Cotta”?
110. What type of small, rich, chocolate cake is intended to have a molten or gooey center?
111. What is the key ingredient in Turkish delight?
112. What is the difference between a sorbet and sherbet?
113. What is the main flavor of the Italian liqueur Amaretto?
114. What country is known for their “Mooncakes”?
115. How are beignets cooked?
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