Dessert Trivia

True of False: The word “dessert” originated from the French word desservir, meaning “to clear the table.”

• True

• False

True of False: Ancient civilizations enjoyed fruits and nuts candied with honey as "desserts".

• True

• False

In the United Kingdom what word refers to dessert?

• Sweets

• Pudding

• Biscuit

• Tasty

People in which state eat the most jello year after year?

• Texas

• New York

• California

• Utah

Which cookie is the top selling Girl Scout Cookie?

• Do-si-dos

• Thin Mints

• Samoas

• Trefoils

Cotton candy was invented by a dentist.

• True

• False

What was the diameter of the world's largest chocolate chip cookie?

• 9000 feet

• 6 feet

• 101 feet

• 500 feet

The oldest known ice cream recipe was found in a cookbook from

• 1932

• 1900

• 1776

• 1665

Where did sugary birthday cakes first become popular?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Germany

• Italy

Which do you like best?

• Ice Cream

• Cake

• Cupcakes

• Cookies

• Pie