Synonyms of dessert

dessert

noun

as in candy

sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal

She doesn't care for rich desserts.

a chocolate dessert

Related Words

• candy
• sweet
• sweetmeat
• junket
• bit
• treat
• dainty
• delectable
• cate
• tidbit
• viand
• delicacy
• goody
• morsel
• kickshaw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dessert

Leaving the skins on can add color and texture, especially in rustic desserts. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Pittol is an ice cream wizard, capable of distilling the essence of nearly any flavor into frozen dessert form. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Professional and amateur cooks from throughout the area will serve samples of their favorite appetizers, entrees and desserts while competing for votes and bragging rights. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Served on Vista Alegre porcelain, recent dishes from Tap’s Local Stars program have included sautéed prawns with strawberry gazpacho, roasted cod in pil-pil sauce, veal terrine, and Dom Rodrigo, an Algarve dessert made with egg yolks and almonds. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026