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