Pièce montée
  • 1. What is the main component in a pièce montée?
A) Shortcrust pastry
B) Brioche
C) Puff pastry
D) Choux pastry
  • 2. In which culinary tradition is a pièce montée most commonly found?
A) Italian
B) Spanish
C) French
D) German
  • 3. Which event is a pièce montée typically associated with?
A) Thanksgiving
B) New Year's
C) Weddings
D) Christmas
  • 4. What is an alternative name for a pièce montée?
A) Bûche de Noël
B) Croquembouche
C) Tarte Tatin
D) Mille-feuille
  • 5. Which ingredient in choux pastry provides structure?
A) Flour
B) Eggs
C) Butter
D) Milk
  • 6. What temperature is choux pastry typically baked at?
A) Room temperature
B) Low temperature
C) Freezing temperature
D) High temperature
  • 7. What flavor is commonly used in the cream filling for a pièce montée?
A) Vanilla
B) Strawberry
C) Coffee
D) Chocolate
  • 8. What is the texture of properly made choux pastry?
A) Crumbly
B) Wet
C) Dense
D) Light and airy
  • 9. What kind of sugar is often used to make the caramel for a pièce montée?
A) Powdered sugar
B) Granulated sugar
C) Caster sugar
D) Brown sugar
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