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