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