Boston cream doughnut - Quiz
  • 1. Who is most commonly credited with the invention of the Boston cream pie?
A) Chef Emeril Lagasse
B) James Beard
C) French chef Augustine François Anezin
D) Julia Child
  • 2. In which year was the Boston cream pie first created?
A) 1901
B) 1776
C) 1920
D) Between 1834 and 1856
  • 3. Where was the Boston cream pie reportedly created?
A) Parker House Hotel in Boston
B) The Plaza Hotel
C) The White House
D) The Ritz-Carlton
  • 4. What is the official dessert of Massachusetts?
A) Boston cream pie
B) Apple pie
C) Pumpkin pie
D) Chocolate chip cookie
  • 5. When was the Boston cream pie declared the official dessert of Massachusetts?
A) December 12, 1996
B) July 4, 1776
C) January 1, 2000
D) November 11, 1989
  • 6. What is the Boston cream doughnut filled with?
A) Peanut butter
B) Strawberry jam
C) Vanilla custard or crème pâtissière
D) Apple pie filling
  • 7. What is the Boston cream doughnut topped with?
A) Icing made from chocolate
B) Vanilla frosting
C) Strawberry glaze
D) Caramel sauce
  • 8. What is the Boston cream doughnut similar to?
A) A miniature Boston cream pie
B) A jelly doughnut
C) A bear claw
D) A cinnamon roll
  • 9. In what year was the Boston cream doughnut designated the official doughnut of Massachusetts?
A) 2003
B) 1999
C) 1985
D) 2010
  • 10. Which other state has an official doughnut?
A) Texas
B) Louisiana
C) California
D) New York
  • 11. What is the official doughnut of Louisiana?
A) Churro
B) Apple fritter
C) Beignet
D) Boston cream doughnut
  • 12. What is the main difference between a Boston cream doughnut and a Dunkin' Donut's Bavarian cream doughnut?
A) The Bavarian cream doughnut is filled with strawberry cream.
B) The Bavarian cream doughnut is topped with caramel sauce.
C) The Bavarian cream doughnut is tossed in powdered sugar instead of chocolate glaze.
D) The Bavarian cream doughnut is not filled with any cream.
  • 13. What type of cake is the Boston cream pie primarily considered?
A) A sponge cake
B) A fruitcake
C) A cake with a custard filling
D) A chiffon cake
  • 14. What was the Boston cream pie originally called?
A) Cream pie, chocolate cream pie, or custard cake
B) Vanilla sponge cake
C) Chocolate fudge cake
D) Lemon meringue pie
  • 15. What was unique about the Boston cream pie's coating?
A) It was topped with powdered sugar.
B) It was coated with caramel.
C) It used whipped cream as a coating.
D) Baking chocolate as a coating was a new process.
  • 16. What was the Boston cream pie coated with on its sides?
A) Chopped nuts
B) Oreos
C) Toasted sliced almonds
D) Sprinkles
  • 17. What is the Boston cream pie's filling brushed with?
A) Maple syrup
B) Rum syrup
C) Honey
D) Molasses
  • 18. What is the earliest known recipe for the modern variant of the Boston cream pie called?
A) Lemon cream pie
B) Chocolate cream pie
C) Strawberry cream pie
D) Vanilla cream pie
  • 19. In which book was the earliest known recipe for the modern variant of the Boston cream pie printed?
A) The Joy of Cooking
B) Mastering the Art of French Cooking
C) Miss Parloa's Kitchen Companion
D) Betty Crocker's Cookbook
  • 20. What year did the term 'Boston cream pie' first appear in print?
A) 1900
B) 1950
C) 1878
D) 1800
  • 21. What is the Boston cream doughnut's popularity status in the United States and Canada?
A) It is popular throughout the United States and Canada.
B) It is banned in Canada.
C) It is only popular in Massachusetts.
D) It is only popular in New England.
  • 22. What is the Boston cream doughnut's filling made from?
A) Whipped cream
B) Strawberry jam
C) Peanut butter
D) The same cream as the Boston cream pie
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