Summative - Cookery - Dessert

After a heavy meal, Marco craves something sweet to complete his dining experience. What is one reason why people eat desserts?

• To make the meal more expensive

• To balance out the meal and give it closure

• To make the food more salty

• To replace the main dish

Mia enjoys trying out desserts because of their unique textures and flavors. Why are desserts special compared to other food types?

• They are always more nutritious than vegetables

• They offer flavors and textures not found in other foods

• They must always be served hot

• They are only made of sugar

A young baker experiments by mixing unusual ingredients to create a new dessert. What benefit does making desserts provide?

• An opportunity to be creative

• A chance to eat more vegetables

• A way to avoid baking mistakes

• A method to reduce meal costs

What is the simplest and most nutritious type of dessert?

• Cakes

• Pastries

• Fruits

• Gelatin

A good fruit dessert should have which characteristics?

• Complicated preparation

• Appetizing aroma and slightly chilled temperature

• Heavy sauces and excessive sugar

• Requires baking

Cheese is an excellent dessert because it is ready to serve and varies in texture. What is one factor that affects cheese variety?

• The amount of fruit in the mixture

• The kind of milk and ripening process used

• The number of times it is frozen

• The amount of salt added

What makes gelatin desserts easy to prepare?

• They require baking

• They are made from a mix of fruit, cream, and eggs

• They can be made using instant mixes or unflavored gelatin

• They do not require refrigeration

What is a characteristic of a well-made baked custard?

• Firmness of shape and smooth texture

• A dry and rough texture

• A watery and runny consistency

• An extremely hard outer layer

Soft custard is known for its smooth, velvety texture. What should its consistency resemble?

• A thick dough

• Heavy cream

• Powdery and dry

• Thick and solid

What type of pudding is also known as blancmange?

• Cornstarch pudding

• Rice pudding

• Bread pudding

• Chocolate pudding