Puddings 1 - Answers

Published: Wednesday 7th September 2011
  1. What sauce is used as a topping on a Peach Melba? Raspberry Sauce.
  2. From which country does the sweet loaf known as "Bara Brith" originate? Wales.
  3. What type of pastry is used to make the Greek/Turkish sweet Baklava? Filo.
  4. When is the French cake, "La Galette des Rois" usually consumed? January [to celebrate Epiphany or 12th Night].
  5. What forms the crisp topping on a creme Brulee? Grilled Sugar.
  6. What does the French word "biscuit" mean? Twice cooked.
  7. Which Scottish city on the River Tay gives its name to a fruit cake? Dundee.
  8. What type of dessert is the Indian "Kulfi"? Ice Cream.
  9. After whom was the dessert Pavlova named after? Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova.
  10. What type of pastry is used to make profiteroles? Choux pastry.
  11. Which spice is generally used to top a rice pudding? Nutmeg.
  12. What is the main ingredient in a Junket? Milk.
  13. In which country does Lamington cake originate? Australia.
  14. What forms the inside of a "Baked Alaska"? Ice Cream.
  15. What fruit is used in a Banoffee Pie? Banana.
  16. What does the German "Schwartzwald Kirschtorte" translate to in English? Black Forest Gateaux.
  17. What forms the base of a traditional Pavlova? Meringue.
  18. What colours are the quarters of a typical Battenberg cake? Two each of pink and yellow.
  19. Although now eaten at Easter, which other occasion were Simnel cakes originally eaten on? Mothering Sunday.
  20. What flavours the Italian dessert Tiramisu? [Espresso] Coffee.

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