Christmas Desserts Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 The classic French Bûche de Noël is designed to resemble which festive object?

A. A holiday wreath

B. A Yule log

C. A delicate snowflake

2 Panettone, the tall domed sweet bread enjoyed at Christmas, originated in which Italian city?

A. Venice

B. Rome

C. Milan

3 Which description best fits German Christmas stollen?

A. A crispy meringue shell filled with lemon curd

B. A rich, yeast-raised loaf with candied fruit and marzipan, dusted with powdered sugar

C. A dense chocolate fudge with walnuts

4 Historically, what ingredient did mince pies include that most modern versions omit?

A. Rice

B. Chocolate

C. Minced meat

5 In British 'plum pudding,' the word 'plums' traditionally refers to which ingredient?

A. Raisins

B. Prunes

C. Cherries

6 A small coin or charm is sometimes hidden in Christmas pudding. What is the traditional purpose of this custom?

A. To determine who carves the turkey

B. To choose the next year's host

C. To bring good luck and prosperity to the finder

7 Gingerbread houses became especially popular in Germany after the publication of which fairy tale?

A. Hansel and Gretel

B. Cinderella

C. Rapunzel

8 A classic British trifle typically includes which component?

A. Flaky puff pastry layers

B. Sponge cake soaked in sherry or fruit juice

C. Creamy rice pudding base

9 Which dessert—crisp on the outside, marshmallowy inside, and topped with fruit—is especially popular for Christmas in Australia and New Zealand?

A. Cannoli

B. Pavlova

C. Baklava

10 Marzipan, often used to cover Christmas cakes or make festive figures, is primarily made from which nut?

A. Hazelnuts

B. Pistachios

C. Almonds

11 The Scandinavian celebration cake made of stacked concentric almond rings, often served during Christmas and weddings, is called what?

A. Pulla

B. Kransekake

C. Panettone

12 In many parts of Mexico and Latin America, which sweet, crispy fritter is a traditional Christmastime treat?

A. Churros

B. Buñuelos

C. Alfajores

13 Traditional figgy pudding (a type of Christmas pudding) gains much of its richness from which ingredient besides dried fruit?

A. Margarine

B. Olive oil

C. Suet

14 Peppermint bark typically consists of what?

A. Milk chocolate layered with caramel and peanuts

B. White chocolate mixed with marshmallows and pretzels

C. Layers of dark and white chocolate topped with crushed candy canes

15 Many bakers 'feed' Christmas fruitcakes over weeks to keep them moist and flavorful. Which liquid is most commonly used?

A. Brandy

B. Olive oil

C. Ginger ale