Desserts and After-Dinner Sips

Question 1

Describe the Tiramisu.

Answer 1

Coffee syrup-soaked ladyfingers layered with Kahlua mascarpone mousse. It’s topped with cocoa powder and chocolate pearls.

Question 2

Describe the Salted Caramel Budino.

Answer 2

Butterscotch custard topped with caramel sauce, then finished with Maldon sea salt flakes and whipped créme fraiche.

Question 3

Describe the Affogato.

Answer 3

Vanilla bean gelato topped with chopped, chocolate-covered espresso beans and served with a double shot of espresso on the side.

Question 4

Describe the Olive Oil Cake.

Answer 4

An extra virgin olive oil and cornmeal cake drizzled with an orange marmelatta (orange juice, sugar, pectin, orange supremes). Garnished with fresh strawberries, oranges, and is finished with a scoop of citrus mascarpone (vanilla, lemon-orange zest and crème fraîche).

Question 5

Describe the Dark Chocolate Tart.

Answer 5

A chocolate ganache tart with a pecan crust, nutella mousse and pecan toffee. It’s plated on top of a butterscotch swipe.

Question 6

What is gelato?

Answer 6

Italian ice cream made from frozen milk, cream, and other ingredients (sometimes including egg yolks).

Question 7

What is sorbet?

Answer 7

A dessert consisting of frozen fruit juice or flavored water and sugar.

Question 8

What is the difference between gelato and American ice cream?

Answer 8

Gelato has more density than American ice cream because it contains less butterfat and is more slowly churned, resulting in less trapped air. Due to the density, the flavor of gelato has the potential to be more intense than that of American ice cream. Gelato also has a higher sugar content. Finally, gelato is stored and served at warmer temperatures because the lower fat content and denser consistency would make it too hard to eat otherwise.

Question 9

How should the drip coffee be served?

Answer 9

In a mug on a lined bread and butter plate. Serve with cream and/or sugar, if requested. If they request cream and/or sugar, provide a desert spoon.

Question 10

What is a cappuccino?

Answer 10

A coffee drink consisting of approximately 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 milk foam.

Question 11

What is a caffé latte (latte)?

Answer 11

A coffee drink consisting of approximately 1/3 espresso and 2/3 steamed milk, with an added layer of foamed milk on the top.

Question 12

What is espresso?

Answer 12

A concentrated coffee drink that is brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through a specially prepared, finely ground coffee. It has a thicker consistency and the pressure-brewing process captures more caffeine and flavors than regular drip coffee.

Question 13

Describe the Jump Start.

Answer 13

An espresso drink with chocolate syrup, simple syrup and cream. It’s shaken with ice and strained.

Question 14

What is a latte macchiato?

Answer 14

A milk-based drink where steamed milk is topped with a spot of crema (a half-shot of espresso).

Question 15

What is an americano?

Answer 15

A style of coffee prepared by adding hot water to espresso, giving a similar strength but different flavor from drip coffee.

Question 16

How should a cappuccino be served?

Answer 16

The cappuccino cup should be placed on a lined bread and butter plate with a demitasse spoon and a white and brown sugar cube.

Question 17

How should an espresso be served?

Answer 17

The demitasse cup should be placed on a lined bread and butter plate with a demitasse spoon, a white and brown sugar cube, and a lemon twist.

Question 18

What should be removed from the presentation of an espresso if cream or milk is requested and why?

Answer 18

The lemon twist; the acidity present in the lemon twist will cause the denaturation of the protein casein (found in milk and cream). This will cause the once spaced-out micelles (groups of proteins) to coagulate (curdle), and you’ll be left with the beginning stages of cheese in your espresso.

Question 19

What should be mentioned if a guest orders a shot of espresso?

Answer 19

We only serve double espresso shots.

Question 20

What is a café con leche (café au lait)?

Answer 20

A coffee drink consisting of espresso mixed with scalded milk. Sugar or salt is then added to the drink according to taste.

Question 21

What is a cappuccino chiaro?

Answer 21

Also known as a white cappuccino or wet cappuccino, it contains more milk than normal.

Question 22

What is a cappuccino fredo?

Answer 22

A cold cappuccino drink made with a double shot of sweetened espresso over ice, and topped with foamed milk.

Question 23

What is a cappuccino scuro?

Answer 23

Also known as a dark cappuccino or dry cappuccino, it contains less milk and more foam than normal.

Question 24

What is a cortado?

Answer 24

Espresso diluted with a small amount of warm milk to reduce the acidity.

Question 25

What is an espresso corretto?

Answer 25

A single espresso with the addition of a small splash of grappa or brandy.

Question 26

What is an espresso macchiato (caffé macchiato)?

Answer 26

A single espresso with a small amount of hot, foamed milk on top.

Question 27

What is a flat white?

Answer 27

A latte variant served by pouring steamed milk over a single shot of espresso with the lighter froth held back.

Question 28

What is a long black?

Answer 28

Made by adding espresso to hot water, while retaining the crema layer.

Question 29

What is a lungo?

Answer 29

Black coffee produced by the prolonged extraction of espresso. This gives additional volume to the drink, as well as some bitter flavor elements.

Question 30

What is a mocha?

Answer 30

A variant of a latte with approximately 1/3 espresso and 2/3 steamed milk. This drink contains either cocoa powder or chocolate syrup, and can be topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, cinnamon and cocoa powder.

Question 31

What is a piccolo cafe latte (piccolo)?

Answer 31

A single shot of espresso combined with approximately twice as much steamed milk, and finished with a thin layer of foam.

Question 32

What is a red eye?

Answer 32

Drip coffee with a single shot of espresso added. Variants include: Black Eye - Double shot of espresso Dead Eye - Triple shot of espresso

Question 33

What is a ristretto (corto)?

Answer 33

A shot of coffee modified to capture the flavor oil components. Less water is used along with a shortened extraction process, producing less caffeine. Difficult to procure.