The Truth Is In the Pudding Trivia Quiz

Answer: S'mores

S'mores are made by skewering a marshmallow and heating it over an open flame. The marshmallow is then layered with with melted chocolate and sandwiched between two Graham Crackers. They are very popular snacks to make over a campfire in the USA.

Answer: Pasteis de Nata

It is thought that the Pasteis de Nata originated in Lisbon hundreds of years ago, as monks used significant amounts of egg whites for day-to-day laundry chores such as whitening clothes and had plenty of yolks left over to make custards. Egg custard tarts are popular the world over, but the Portuguese version (which is often dusted with a little cinnamon) remains the most famous.

Answer: Tiramisu

The name "Tiramisu" derives from the Italian for "pick-me-up". Given that the dessert includes layers of ladyfinger sponges soaked in strong coffee, this isn't surprising! The layers of soaked sponge are sandwiched between layers of cream made with mascarpone, eggs and sugar, and the whole dessert is finished with a dusting of cocoa powder.

Answer: Lamingtons

It is thought that Lamingtons are named after Lord Lamington, a governor of Queensland in the late 19th century / early 20th century. These cuboid, bite-sized cakes are so popular in Australia that 21 July is National Lamington Day there.

Answer: Mochi

After steaming rice, mochi-makers pound and mash it into a paste, which can be moulded into bun-like shapes and steamed or baked. Mochi are very sticky and can be flavoured or filled with fruit. they are a traditional Japanese New Year food and may also be left on altars as tributes and offerings to spirits.

Answer: Baklava

Baklava is popular across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. It features several layers of flaky filo pastry which are separated with butter, chopped nuts and syrup or honey. In different countries, different nuts may feature, though Turkish baklava, which may be the most well known, usually features pistachios.

More syrup is usually added after baking to moisten the dish. In some Christian countries, baklava is required to be made with exactly 33 layers, symbolising Jesus' years of life.

Answer: Malva pudding

Although the Malva pudding is essentially a sponge cake, it has a very soft and chewy texture and, as a result, many people believe that it's name originates from the Afrikaans word for marshmallow, "malvalekker".

Answer: Gulab Jamun

Dried milk powder, flour, ghee and yoghurt are the usual ingredients in this traditional dessert. They are mixed together and rolled into a ball which is deep fried. the fried balls are then moistened by being soaked in a sweet syrup (often flavoured with rose) for a few hours before being served. Gulab Jamun is the national dessert of Pakistan, but it is popular across the whole Indian subcontinent.

Answer: Macarons

Macarons appear to have been originally introduced in 16th century Italy and their name is thought to derive from "maccherone", the Italian word for "fine dough". However, in more recent times, they have become a traditionally French offering, and French macarons feature a meringue which is made to a French recipe rather than the traditional Italian.

Modern macarons come in a variety of flavours and, despitre their chewy texture, they look like little mini sandwich cookies.

Answer: Ma'amoul

Popular across the Middle East, ma'amoul are cookies made with semolina and butter. Many are filled with dates and walnuts and covered with powdered sugar. They are a popular choice for sweet treats during iftar, the evening meal at which Muslims break their fast during Ramadan.