Classification of Desserts

Question 1

A type of food that is eaten after lunch or dinner. It is usually sweet food, like ice cream, cookies, and cakes.

Answer 1

Dessert

Question 2

Importance of Desserts

Answer 2

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

Question 3

are made by putting the ingredients in a hot oven.

Answer 3

Baked Dessert

Question 4

are made by using a cooking process called deep frying.

Answer 4

Fried dessert

Question 5

are made by blending the ingredients in a freezer.

Answer 5

Frozen dessert

Question 6

some 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

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

Some desserts do not fit nicely into any one category.

Answer 9

Miscellaneous dessert

Question 10

List of desserts

Answer 10

-baked dessert
-fried dessert
-frozen dessert
-chilled dessert
-custards and puddings
-pastries
-miscellaneous dessert

Question 11

This can speed up some preparation steps by chopping, grinding, and mixing.

Answer 11

Blender or food processor

Question 12

There is a set of four nesting glass, stainless steel, plastic, or pottery bowls. Some sets are available with spouts for pouring. Plastic bowls may retain food odors, colors, and oils.

Answer 12

Bowls

Question 13

These small glass cups may be used in the oven for baking single-serving desserts and custards. They also are handy for separating eggs, coloring small amounts of frosting, and other baking uses.

Answer 13

Custard cups

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Eggbeater

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Juicer

Question 16

Used to measure all liquid ingredients.

Answer 16

Glass measuring cups

Question 17

Used to measure dry ingredients

Answer 17

Metal or plastic measuring cups

Question 18

This is used for leveling off ingredients. Rounded-end spatulas are used for frosting cakes.

Answer 18

Metal spatula

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Pancake turner

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Timer

Question 21

This is used for cooling baked goods. The racks allow air to circulate around the food and keep crusts from getting soggy.

Answer 21

Wire rack

Question 22

This is an oven proof dish. This is a strong dish with a lid, commonly made of glazed ceramic or Pyrex.

Answer 22

Casserole dish

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Freezer

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Oven

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Patty or bun tin

Question 26

Tools, Equipments, and Utensils needed in preparation of desserts

Answer 26

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 27

Ingredients used in preparing desserts

Answer 27

Fruits
Low fat cream
Chocolate
Yoghurt
Almonds and Walnuts
Tofu
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