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dessert

[ dih-zurt ]

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noun

cake, pie, fruit, pudding, ice cream, etc., served as the final course of a meal.
British. a serving of fresh fruit after the main course of a meal.

dessert

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noun

the sweet, usually last course of a meal
(esp formerly) fruit, dates, nuts, etc, served at the end of a meal

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dessert¹

First recorded in 1780–90; from French, derivative of desservir “to remove what was served, clear the table,” from Old French, from des- dis- ¹ + servir “to serve” ( serve )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dessert¹

C17: from French, from desservir to clear a table, from des- dis- ¹+ servir to serve

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Take the early 17th century, when the humble salad was unexpectedly sweet — before French haute cuisine banished sugar firmly to the dessert course.

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And yes, some people even find ways to use pesto in desserts.

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The comedian’s “Baked Baking” series, which features Bellassai preparing intricate desserts while delightfully elevated, has racked up millions of views — and perhaps just as many cravings.

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The Baltimore Orioles offer seven food items at $4 or less, including hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pretzel bites and desserts.

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Somewhere in that murky middle ground — where salt meets sugar, where fat meets fruit — that’s where the best desserts live.

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