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Restaurant Desserts FINAL
Define glace: - correct answers To freeze, ice, or glaze --- Frozen desserts
Define saucier: - correct answers A chef or cook who specializes in making sauces
Define confiseur: - correct answers A sweet maker or confectioner --- Garnish
Define patissier: - correct answers A pastry chef
Define tournant: - correct answers "Turner" -- One who assists where needed
Define a la minute: - correct answers" In A Minute" -- Not made until ordered
Define mignardise: - correct answers Small gift of appreciation to the guest
Define the classical dessert style: - correct answers Originated by classical methods
of preparation, guests often have clear expectations of the dessert
Define the nouvelle dessert style: - correct answers Lighter/healthier ingredients
and techniques, focus on fresh products
Define the modern dessert style: - correct answers A chef's interpretation of a time,
place, or experience, artistic presentation, unique ingredient combination,
incorporation of modern technology
Identify 2 demographics you may want to know when determining your target
market? - correct answers Gender, age, income, race, religion
List 2 considerations when determining pricing? - correct answers Cost of goods,
style of service, atmosphere, balance, sense of value, serving size/portions
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Define glace: - correct answers To freeze, ice, or glaze --- Frozen desserts Define saucier: - correct answers A chef or cook who specializes in making sauces Define confiseur: - correct answers A sweet maker or confectioner --- Garnish Define patissier: - correct answers A pastry chef Define tournant: - correct answers "Turner" -- One who assists where needed Define a la minute: - correct answers" In A Minute" -- Not made until ordered Define mignardise: - correct answers Small gift of appreciation to the guest Define the classical dessert style: - correct answers Originated by classical methods of preparation, guests often have clear expectations of the dessert Define the nouvelle dessert style: - correct answers Lighter/healthier ingredients and techniques, focus on fresh products Define the modern dessert style: - correct answers A chef's interpretation of a time, place, or experience, artistic presentation, unique ingredient combination, incorporation of modern technology Identify 2 demographics you may want to know when determining your target market? - correct answers Gender, age, income, race, religion List 2 considerations when determining pricing? - correct answers Cost of goods, style of service, atmosphere, balance, sense of value, serving size/portions

When menu writing, list 2 potential layout/physical limitations? - correct answersAvailable tools, equipments and specialty wares, dry/refrigerator/freezer storage space, weather and seasonality, line space Describe a "balanced variety" on a dessert menu: - correct answersContrasting temperatures and textures, complimenting flavors, seasonal selections, something for everyone Identify the 3 components of a plated dessert: - correct answersBase, sauce, garnish What are the 2 classifications of frozen desserts and what are the differences between them? - correct answers-Churn frozen desserts (air is incorporated DURING the freezing process... batch freezer) -Still frozen desserts (air is incorporated BEFORE the freezing process by incorporating whipped cream/egg whites/both) What is the english translations of creme anglaise? - correct answers"English cream" What is the creme anglaise method? - correct answers1. Scald liquids and flavorings

  1. Whip egg yolks and sugar to ribbon
  2. Temper hot liquids into the yolk mixture
  3. Cook to nape
  4. Immediately shock in an ice bath, strain, and age Identify 2 indicators of nape? - correct answersNot to exceed 185º F, coats the back of a spoon, leaves a track when a finger is run through Identify the steps of the pate a bombe method? - correct answers1. Cook sugars to 240º F (softball)
  5. Whip the egg yolks to ribbon --Start whipping when sugar temp reaches 200º F

Why do we use garnish? - correct answers1. Add texture, color, or temperature to the plate

  1. Communication
  2. Compliment or contrast in flavor
  3. Aesthetics, presentation -- WOW factor Can we use inedible items on the plate if they increase the WOW factor? - correct answersNO -- Everything on the place must be edible What are 2 factors that would influence a commercial business to purchase the garnishes they use? - correct answersHigh volume, lack of skill/labor, time Identify 3 factors of a successful garnish program? - correct answers1. Have garnishes on hand at all time
  4. Prepare 100s, if not 1000s at a time
  5. Schedule time in the week to prepare garnishes Name 2 expectations of a garnish program? - correct answers1. Shelf life/stability
  6. Poor working conditions Describe 2 reasons why it's important to master the classics: - correct answers1. Guests have known expectations
  7. Proven methods of preparation Define crepe: - correct answersThin, unleavened pancake (never served alone) Soufflé batter = French pastry cream + ______ + _____ - correct answerspastry cream + whipped egg whites + flavoring Describe 3 considerations when deciding whether or not to put hot soufflés on a dessert menu: - correct answers1. Staff skill level
  8. of guests

  1. Layout from kitchen to table
  2. Communcation Define flambe: - correct answersCover with liqueur and ignite briefly List 2 reasons why we flambe table side: - correct answers1. WOW Factor
  3. Add flavor Why would you NOT use a non-proprietary liqeur? - correct answersHeat sensitive/the flavor burns off. Desired proof/alcohol content for flambe? - correct answers80 proof / 40% T/F: When liqueur is added to the pan you need to allow it to warm up prior to igniting it? - correct answersFALSE Who started the first restaurant? - correct answersBoulanger What dish was served in the first restaurant? - correct answersSheep's feet simmered in a white sauce Translate haute cuisine: - correct answersHigh cooking Haute cuisine is also known as: - correct answersGrand cuisine Careme was considered the.... - correct answersFather of French cuisine Identify 3 contributions of Careme: - correct answers1. Wrote books
  4. Developed mother sauces
  5. Kitchen uniform

Identify 4 pastry cook positions: - correct answers1. Boulager

  1. Glacier
  2. Saucier
  3. Tournant Translate garde manger: - correct answersPantry Identify 2 responsibilities of a Garde Manger station: - correct answers1. Cold food plating
  4. Buffet presentations (ice carvings, etc) Describe 3 advantages to using a dessert tray rather than a printed menu for dessert service: - correct answers1. Printed menu = cost effective
  5. Dessert tray = visual appeal
  6. Dessert tray = increased flexibility What ingredients are in abundance in spring? - correct answers- Herbs
  • Citrus
  • Edible flowers
  • Persimmons What ingredients are in abundance in summer? - correct answers- Berries
  • Smaller melons
  • Mangos
  • Nectarines
  • Peaches
  • Passion fruit What ingredients are in abundance in fall? - correct answers- Apples
  • Pumpkins
  • Cranberries
  • Pears What ingredients are in abundance in winter? - correct answers- Grapefruits
  • Blood oranges
  • Tangerines
  • Citrus What are the 2 styles of dessert wines? - correct answers1. Still wines
  1. Fortified wines What are the 2 classic still wines? - correct answers1. Ice wine (Harvested after the grapes are frozen)
  2. Late harvest wine (Harvested after 'noble rot') What is an aperitif? - correct answersBefore dinner drink to prepare the palette. What is a digestif? - correct answersAfter meal drink to help aid digestion.