Desserts around the world

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10 questions
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7 months ago
1

Which country is famous for these custard tarts?

Portugal

Argentina

Peru

Thailand

48% got this right

The pastel de nata was invented in Portugal.
2

In which country would you find these deep-fried balls of dough soaked in a sweet syrup?

India

Mexico

Nigeria

Hong Kong

54% got this right

Gulab jamun is a famous dessert in India.
3

What is the name of this campfire favorite?

S'mores

Lamington

Mallow smash

Campfire crush

64% got this right

S'mores is an American dessert made with toasted marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers.
4

What is the name of this South American confection?

Alfajores

Macaron

Cornes

Flan

  28% got this right

5

In which part of Italy did this dessert originate?

Sicily

Rome

Florence

Naples

  30% got this right

Cannoli originated in Sicily.
6

Macarons aren't made with wheat flour. What type of flour is used instead?

Almond

Corn

Tapioca

Pea

  35% got this right

7

Australians and Kiwis argue over the origin of this dessert. What is it?

Pavlova

Lamington

Lolly cake

Anzac cake

45% got this right

8

Which country claims the earliest printed mention of this dessert?

France

Portugal

Switzerland

Italy

47% got this right

The earliest printed mention of crème brûlée is by a cook at the Palace of Versailles in 1691.
9

What is the name of this Dutch dessert?

Stroopwafel

Arnhemse Meisjes

Speculaas Cookies

Oliebollen

72% got this right

10

What is the name of this dessert, made in Greece and Turkey?

Baklava

Gyro

Luqaimat

Lokum

59% got this right

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