12 Questions
Which type of dessert is described as being nutritious, appetizing, and easy to prepare and serve?
Fruits
What is a characteristic of good fruit desserts as mentioned in the text?
Appetizing aroma
In which general type of cheese do you find varieties that are ripened by mold and bacteria?
Semi-hard cheese
What must be done to the unsweetened, granular type of gelatin before use?
Soften in water
Which type of cheese can have gas holes in it?
Hard cheese
How may creamy, delicate, baked custards be served according to the text?
In their baking cups or unmolded with fruit garnishes or dessert sauces
What are the characteristics of baked custard?
Firmness of shape, smooth texture, creamy consistency, excellent flavor
What is the main difference between fruit cobblers and fruit pies?
Fruit cobblers have a depth of two or three inches and are topped with biscuit dough, whereas fruit pies have a shallow depth and are made with pie crust
What is the distinguishing characteristic of frozen soufflés and frozen mousses compared to chilled mousses and Bavarians?
They are folded with whipped cream, beaten egg whites, or both to give lightness and allow freezing
What is the defining feature of puddings according to the text?
Excellent consistency and well-blended flavor
What is a common component of sherbet and ices but not found in American sherbet?
Egg white
Which frozen dessert is described as a smooth frozen mixture of milk, cream, sugar, flavorings, and sometimes eggs?
Ice cream
Study Notes
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.
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