Lemon bar - Quiz
  • 1. What are the two main components of a lemon bar?
A) Shortbread crust and lemon curd filling
B) Sponge cake and fruit jam
C) Pie crust and lemon custard
D) Biscuit base and lemon cream
  • 2. When was the first widely published lemon bar recipe printed?
A) August 27, 1962
B) January 12, 1912
C) July 4, 1950
D) October 15, 2019
  • 3. Who submitted the first widely published lemon bar recipe?
A) Gordon Ramsay
B) Eleanor Mickelson
C) Michael McCarthy
D) Betty Crocker
  • 4. In which country did shortbread originate?
A) Scotland
B) Ireland
C) England
D) United States
  • 5. Where does lemon curd date back to?
A) 18th century France
B) 19th century England
C) 1960s United States
D) 12th century Scotland
  • 6. What is another name for confectioners sugar?
A) Granulated sugar
B) Brown sugar
C) Powdered sugar
D) Cane sugar
  • 7. Which of the following is a common allergen found in lemon bars?
A) Mustard
B) Eggs
C) Shellfish
D) Peanuts
  • 8. What is the recommended pan size for baking lemon bars?
A) 9x13 inch
B) 12x18 inch
C) 10x10 inch
D) 8x8 inch
  • 9. Why is the crust baked before adding the curd?
A) To sweeten the dough
B) To prevent it from combining with the curd and to provide support
C) To make it extra crispy
D) To evaporate the moisture
  • 10. What is the temperature limit for baking lemon bars?
A) Above 450 °F
B) Exactly 500 °F
C) Below 400 °F
D) Below 200 °F
  • 11. When is National Lemon Bar Day celebrated?
A) December 25
B) January 1
C) October 15
D) August 27
  • 12. Who created National Lemon Bar Day?
A) A local chef in Hawaii
B) Eleanor Mickelson
C) Michael McCarthy
D) The Chicago Daily Tribune
  • 13. What ingredient is often added to the shortbread in Hawaiian lilikoi bars?
A) Coconut flakes
B) Almonds
C) Walnuts
D) Macadamia nuts
  • 14. What fruit is used in the Hawaiian variation of the lemon bar?
A) Pineapple
B) Mango
C) Passion fruit
D) Guava
  • 15. How many calories are in a 2-inch Krusteaz Meyer Lemon bar?
A) 250
B) 200
C) 100
D) 140
  • 16. What are the shapes lemon bars are typically cut into after cooling?
A) Rectangles only
B) Circles or ovals
C) Squares or triangles
D) Diamonds or stars
  • 17. What was 19th-century lemon curd made of?
A) Egg yolks and sugar
B) Acidic cream drained through cheesecloth
C) Lemon juice and cornstarch
D) Whipped butter and lemon zest
  • 18. Which century did shortbread originate in?
A) 12th century
B) 19th century
C) 20th century
D) 15th century
  • 19. Besides sugar and butter, what is a primary liquid ingredient in lemon bars?
A) Orange juice
B) Lemon juice
C) Milk
D) Water
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT listed as a common allergen in the text?
A) Eggs
B) Dairy
C) Gluten
D) Soy
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