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Who Wants Creme Brulee? Trivia Quiz

I got the name from a funny SNL skit. I'll list two or more foods or drinks. You have to figure out what they have in common.

A multiple-choice quiz by robynraymer. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robynraymer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
48,279

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
18011

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 10

1. What do creme brulee and Mexican flan have in common? Hint

They're both chocolate puddings.

They're both baked custards.

They're both dessert souffles.

They're both Mexican dishes.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What do tater tots, latkes, and pommes de terres frites have in common? Hint

All are pancakes for holidays.

All are French dishes.

All are fried in chicken fat.

All have potatoes as the main ingredient.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What do cornichons, chow chow, and senfgurken have in common? Hint

All are sausages.

All are made with corn.

All are pickled.

All are salads.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What do red beans and rice, Andouille sausages, beignets, hush puppies, and etouffee dishes have in common? Hint

All are commonly found in New Orleans

All are commonly found in Quebec

All are commonly found in France

All are commonly found in Denver, Colorado

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do latkes, matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, and kosher dill pickles have in common? Hint

All are commonly offered in Scandanavian restaurants.

All contain matzoh meal.

All are pickled foods.

All are commonly offered in Jewish delis.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What do croutons, dumplings, matzoh balls, and gruyere cheese have in common? Hint

They all contain eggs.

They may all be eaten in soups or stews.

They are all crunchy.

They are all commonly eaten in green salads.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What do Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewurtztraminer have in common? Hint

All are red wines.

All are white wines.

All are rich French sauces.

All are blush wines.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What do meringues, macaroons, souffles, and angelfood cakes have in common? Hint

All contain stiffly-beaten eggwhites.

None is a savory dish.

All contain coconut.

All contain either nuts or chocolate.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What do basil, olive oil, pinenuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese have in common? Hint

All are ingredients of pesto sauce.

All are ingredients of roux.

All are ingredients of bearnaise sauce.

All are ingredients of French onion soup.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What do canellini, wax, navy, and kidney have in common? Hint

They are all meat dishes.

They are all Italian dishes.

They are all names for beans.

They are all names for lettuce.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do creme brulee and Mexican flan have in common?

Answer: They're both baked custards.

Creme brulee (KREM broo- LAY) is the quiz writer's favorite dessert.

2. What do tater tots, latkes, and pommes de terres frites have in common?

Answer: All have potatoes as the main ingredient.

Latkes are potato pancakes commonly eaten on Hannukah. Tater tots are potato blobs beloved by children. Pommes de terres frites (pum da tear FREET)are French fries (French ones).

3. What do cornichons, chow chow, and senfgurken have in common?

Answer: All are pickled.

Cornichons (corny-SHOWN)are tiny French pickles. Senfgurken are yellow cucumber pickles. Chow chow is a mixed pickle concoction.

4. What do red beans and rice, Andouille sausages, beignets, hush puppies, and etouffee dishes have in common?

Answer: All are commonly found in New Orleans

Savory red beans and rice is a favorite in New Orleans. This dish is sometimes accompanied by spicy Andouille (on DOO ee) sausages. Beignets (ben-YAY, a doughnut-like dessert served warm with powdered sugar) can be munched at NO's famous Cafe du Monde, accompanied by their delicious chickory-flavored coffee. Hush puppies are cornmeal fritters traditionally eaten with fried fish. Etouffee (ay too FAY) means 'smothered.' Crawfish etouffee is a popular NO dish.

5. What do latkes, matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, and kosher dill pickles have in common?

Answer: All are commonly offered in Jewish delis.

Traditionally, matzoh balls are made with matzoh meal, eggs, and chicken fat. A good matzoh ball is tender but does not fall apart in a steaming bowl of chicken soup.

6. What do croutons, dumplings, matzoh balls, and gruyere cheese have in common?

Answer: They may all be eaten in soups or stews.

French onion soup usually has a top layer of bread or croutons and melted, toasted gruyere cheese. Some stews are served with dumplings floating in them. Jewish chicken soup is often served with matzoh balls.

7. What do Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewurtztraminer have in common?

Answer: All are white wines.

Gewurtztraminer is the sweetest of the three, but a Gewurtz can be earthy and complex as well as sweet.

8. What do meringues, macaroons, souffles, and angelfood cakes have in common?

Answer: All contain stiffly-beaten eggwhites.

Souffles can be savory (e.g. cheese souffles) or sweet (e.g. Grand Marnier souffles). Beaten eggwhites give these foods a lovely airy texture.

9. What do basil, olive oil, pinenuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese have in common?

Answer: All are ingredients of pesto sauce.

There are other pesto sauces besides the kind that features fresh basil. For example, one kind is made with sun-dried tomatoes.

10. What do canellini, wax, navy, and kidney have in common?

Answer: They are all names for beans.

Canellini beans are white (or beige) ones.

Source: Author robynraymer

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