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Quiz about Famous Sweets and Their History

Famous Sweets and Their History Quiz

Desserts and sweets have been a gastronomic obsession in Europe for centuries. The production of signature sweets has established lasting reputations for great chefs, regions or countries. See how much you know about these well-know desserts.

A multiple-choice quiz by jstagamtome. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
jstagamtome

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
173,428

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. My favorite sweet is marzipan, which is basically a combination of almond paste and sugar. In the German town of Lubeck, marzipan production is taken very seriously, and there are strict distinct designations for the marzipan, with the higher quality reflecting a higher proportion of paste to sugar; marzipan must be at least 50% almond paste, "Lubecker" marzipan 70%, and Edelmarzipan 90%. When first introduced, who were the only group allowed to produce marzipan? Hint

The trader's guild

Royal bakers

Pharmacists

Clergy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Marzipan obviously had its origins in areas where almond trees abound. Which city in Spain is famous for its marzipan, which is typically less sweet, and less frequently employs chocolate in the production? Hint

Toledo

Madrid

Valencia

Seville

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Question 3 of 10

3. What tasty Italian dessert with its origin in the city of Treviso is a layered cake made with eggs, sugar, espresso coffee and cream?

Answer: (One Word; it translates to "pick-me-up".)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1832, Prince Metternich of Austria ordered a dessert cake for his wealthy, spoiled guests. The famous Sachertorte was the result. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in this famous cake? Hint

Chocolate

Raspberry jam

Apricot jam

Butter

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sometimes desserts have tremendous commercial appeal. Many variations of a round, chocolate covered sweet called "Mozartkugeln" are for sale in literally hundreds of places. In what city did the Mozartkugeln originate? Hint

Vienna

Prague

Innsbruck

Salzburg

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where was Danish pastry born? Hint

Vienna

Paris

Copenhagen

Munich

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which country was "Baba-au-Rhum" developed? Hint

France

India

Belgium

Luxembourg

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Question 8 of 10

8. The oldest known cake in the world, with a latticed crust on top and usually made with red currant jelly, comes from which Austrian town?

Answer: (One Word; Hitler's hometown)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Panforte, or "strong bread" is a delicate type of fruitcake not at all resembling the American variety, which has its origin in Tuscan Italy when nuns received this from the serfs and tenants of the nunnery as a measure of the census. It was felt to have medicinal qualities, so that many of the varieties available are named after pharmacists' families. Where in Italy did panforte originate? Hint

Florence

Siena

Pisa

San Gimignano

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not primarily a dessert? Hint

Yorkshire pudding

Baked Alaska

Zuppa Inglese

Milles Feuilles

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Pharmacists

Marzipan was felt to have medicinal qualities, and in the 16th century, was dispensed only by pharmacists. Retailers were allowed only to deal in the raw materials.

Answer: Toledo

The Toledo marzipan is usually produced in traditional style, and is frequently served as a dessert in restaurants there, with less commercialism in its marketing than in other countries.

3. What tasty Italian dessert with its origin in the city of Treviso is a layered cake made with eggs, sugar, espresso coffee and cream?

Answer: Tiramisu

Using mascarpone-zabaglione cream and ladyfinger cake, the dessert has been made in Treviso since about 1970. It is not one of these "old European" recipes.

Answer: Raspberry jam

This dessert was created by a sixteen year old apprentice, Franz Sacher, while his chef was on his sickbed.

Answer: Salzburg

In Mozart's birthplace, this is the most ubiquitous confection, but I suggest you bring these home and eat a fresh pastry in one of the many cafes.

6. Where was Danish pastry born?

Answer: Vienna

Danish chefs first produced Danish pastry in Vienna, using the methods of folding butter into the dough. In Danish cookbooks pastry is referred to as "Wienerbrod" or Vienna bread.

7. In which country was "Baba-au-Rhum" developed?

Answer: France

French chef Jean Brillat-Sevarin developed the rum-soaked version of the round cake in the 18th century. The non-rum version of the cake was brought to Paris from Poland, and named after a favorite book "Ali Baba".

8. The oldest known cake in the world, with a latticed crust on top and usually made with red currant jelly, comes from which Austrian town?

Answer: Linz

The famous "Linzer torte", originating from the Austrian town on the German border, uses ground nuts as the principal dry ingredient instead of flour.

Answer: Siena

These spice and honey cakes originated about 1205 at the nunnery of Montecellesi. Currently, they are sold in many Italian cities, and have many more varieties, containing almonds, pistachios, citrus fruits, and other ingredients

10. Which of the following is not primarily a dessert?

Answer: Yorkshire pudding

Yorkshire pudding is a combination of eggs, milk and flour baked in beef drippings and served with roast beef. Zuppa Inglese is an Italian "tipsy" cake soaked in rum with custard and fruits. Baked Alaska is cake and ice cream topped with meringue, and milles feuilles is a French puff pastry with whipped cream and egg custard, now served all over the world. Yorkshire can be a dessert, but it is best known as its link to roast beef.

Source: Author jstagamtome

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