Classification of desserts

Question 1

Uses/purpose of desserts

Answer 1

• Tradition
• Completion
• Cultural importance
• Feel-good factor
• Healthy benefits

Question 2

Importance of desserts

Answer 2

• Desserts aids in proper digestion
• Desserts help balance the nutrients absorbed in the body
• Desserts also serve as anti-depressants

Question 3

Made by putting the
ingredients in a hot oven.

Answer 3

Baked dessert

Question 4

Made by using a cooking process called deep frying. To deep-fry food, a large pot filled with oil is heated, and then the food is placed into the pot.

Answer 4

Fried dessert

Question 5

Made by blending the ingredients in a freezer.

Answer 5

Frozen dessert

Question 6

These desserts are made without using the oven or the freezer.

Answer 6

chilled dessert

Question 7

these are typically include a thickened dairy base.

Answer 7

Custard and pudding

Question 8

It can either take the form of light and flaky bread with an airy
texture or unleavened dough with a high fat content.

Answer 8

Pastries

Question 9

These desserts do not fit
nicely into any one category.

Answer 9

Miscellaneous dessert

Question 10

Types of desserts

Answer 10

• Baked desserts
• Fried desserts
• Frozen
• Chilled desserts
• Custard and pudding
• Pastries
• Miscellaneous desserts

Question 11

This can speed up some preparation steps by chopping, grinding, and mixing. Choose one with variable speeds and parts that are easy to clean.

Answer 11

Blender or food processor

Question 12

These small glass cups may be used in the oven for baking single-serving desserts and custards.

Answer 12

Custard cups

Question 12

4 types of bowls

Answer 12

• Glass
• Stainless steel
• Plastic
• Pottery bowls

Question 13

This is a handheld rotary beater that can be used in place of a wire whisk or electric mixer.

Answer 13

Eggbeater

Question 14

This is a glass, metal, or ceramic utensil for removing the juice from citrus fruits.

Answer 14

Juicer

Question 15

A juicer is sometimes called a _________.

Answer 15

reamer

Question 16

If measuring cups are made up of glass, it is used to measure all ________ ingredients.

Answer 16

liquid

Question 17

If measuring cups are made up of metal or plastic, it is used to measure all ________ ingredients.

Answer 17

dry

Question 18

The spatula used for frosting cakes.

Answer 18

Rounded-end spatulas

Question 19

This is used for leveling off ingredients.

Answer 19

Metal spatula

Question 20

This is used to remove cookies from baking sheets or bars from pans.

Answer 20

Pancake turner

Question 21

This is important for accurate baking time and is available in a number of styles.

Answer 21

Timer

Question 22

This is used for cooling baked goods.

Answer 22

Wire rack

Question 23

An oven proof dish, this is a strong dish with a lid, commonly made of glazed ceramics or Pyrex.

Answer 23

Casserole dish

Question 24

This is a device which maintains a temperature well below the freezing point of water and to keep food frozen well.

Answer 24

Freezer

Question 25

This is an enclosed compartment for heating, roasting, and baking.

Answer 25

Oven

Question 26

This is a baking tray or tin with six, nine, or twelve shallow round depressions for putting in a batter or dough to make buns, pastry, or cakes.

Answer 26

Patty or bun tin

Question 27

15 tools, equipments, and utensils needed in preparation of desserts

Answer 27

• Blender or food processor
• Bowls
• Custard cups
• Eggbeater
• Juicer
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Metal spatula
• Pancake turner
• Timer
• Wire rack
• Casserole dish
• Freezer
• Oven
• Patty or bun tin

Question 28

7 ingredients used in preparing desserts

Answer 28

• Fruits
• Low fat cream
• Chocolate
• Yoghurt
• Almonds and walnuts
• Tofu
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