Characteristics of Fruit and Cheese Desserts: Quiz and Flashcards

Which type of dessert is described as being nutritious, appetizing, and easy to prepare and serve?

What is a characteristic of good fruit desserts as mentioned in the text?

In which general type of cheese do you find varieties that are ripened by mold and bacteria?

What must be done to the unsweetened, granular type of gelatin before use?

Which type of cheese can have gas holes in it?

How may creamy, delicate, baked custards be served according to the text?

What are the characteristics of baked custard?

What is the main difference between fruit cobblers and fruit pies?

What is the distinguishing characteristic of frozen soufflés and frozen mousses compared to chilled mousses and Bavarians?

What is the defining feature of puddings according to the text?

What is a common component of sherbet and ices but not found in American sherbet?

Which frozen dessert is described as a smooth frozen mixture of milk, cream, sugar, flavorings, and sometimes eggs?

Fruits as Desserts

Fruits are a simple and nutritious dessert option, with an appetizing aroma and appearance when clean and slightly chilled.

Cheese as Desserts

Cheese is a ready-to-serve dessert made from cow, goat, and sheep milk, with varying characteristics depending on the type of milk used.
There are three general types of cheese based on consistency: soft, semi-hard, and hard.

Gelatin Desserts

Gelatin desserts are easily prepared, economical, and vary in many ways, with two forms available: unsweetened granular type and fruit gelatin with added flavor, color, and sugar.

Custard Desserts

Custard desserts vary in texture and can be served in baking cups or unmolded with fruit garnishes or dessert sauces.
Characteristics of baked custard include firmness of shape, smooth texture, rich and creamy consistency, and excellent flavor.

Puddings

Puddings are relatively simple to prepare and vary with sauces, classified as cornstarch pudding, rice pudding, and bread pudding.
Characteristics of pudding include attractive appearance, excellent consistency, well-blended flavor, firmness of shape, and an accompanying sauce to add interest.

Fruit Cobblers

Fruit cobblers are not fruit pies, but rather have a depth of two or three inches and are topped with biscuits dough, and can be served either hot or cold.

Frozen Desserts

Ice cream is a smooth frozen mixture of milk, cream, sugar, flavorings, and sometimes eggs.
Sherbet and Ices are made from fruit juices, water, and sugar, with American sherbet containing milk and cream, and sometimes egg white for added smoothness.
Frozen soufflés and frozen mousses are made like chilled mousses and Bavarians, with whipped cream, beaten egg whites, or both folded to give lightness and allow freezing in an ordinary freezer.

Explore dessert ideas using fruits and cheese, both nutritious and appetizing options. Learn about the characteristics of good fruit desserts and how to prepare them. Discover different types of cheese desserts made from cow, goat, and sheep milk.