Pie Types Quiz
Instructions: Sweet or savory, how well do you know your pies from around the world?
- 1.
Which classic American pie is traditionally served at Thanksgiving?
ACherry pieBApple pieCPumpkin pieDPecan pie - 2.
A quiche Lorraine is a savory pie originating from France that traditionally contains which ingredients?
ASpinach and fetaBChicken and mushroomsCBacon and cheese in a custard fillingDSalmon and dill - 3.
Which British pie features a thick layer of mashed potato on top of a meat filling?
ASteak and kidney pieBCornish pastyCShepherd's pieDPork pie - 4.
Key lime pie is a specialty dessert associated with which U.S. state?
ACaliforniaBHawaiiCFloridaDLouisiana - 5.
What gives pecan pie its characteristically sweet, gooey filling?
AMaple syrupBHoneyCMolassesDCorn syrup - 6.
Which savory Australian pie features a meat filling enclosed in a pastry shell, often eaten as a handheld snack?
AMeat pieBEmpanadaCSausage rollDPasty - 7.
Banoffee pie combines banana with which other key sweet ingredient?
AChocolateBToffee (caramel)CStrawberry jamDLemon curd - 8.
Which Greek savory pie is made with layers of phyllo dough, spinach, and feta cheese?
ATiropitaBSpanakopitaCMoussakaDBaklava - 9.
What type of meringue topping is baked on a lemon meringue pie?
ASwiss meringueBFrench meringueCSoft meringueDItalian meringue - 10.
A Cornish pasty is a type of savory hand pie from which part of England?
ADevonBCornwallCYorkshireDKent - 11.
Which Southern U.S. pie features a filling made primarily from sweet potatoes?
AButtermilk pieBBean pieCChess pieDSweet potato pie - 12.
Empanadas are a type of hand pie popular in which cuisine?
AJapaneseBLatin AmericanCIndianDItalian - 13.
Which pie has a custard-like filling flavored with nutmeg and vinegar, originating in the American South?
AShoofly pieBSugar cream pieCVinegar pieDChess pie - 14.
Tourtière is a traditional meat pie served during the holidays in which country?
ASwitzerlandBCanada (Quebec)CFranceDBelgium - 15.
Which type of pie crust is made by layering thin sheets of dough with butter, creating flaky layers?
AChoux pastryBHot water crustCPuff pastryDShortcrust