Synonyms of desserts

desserts

noun

plural of dessert

as in sweets

sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal

She doesn't care for rich desserts.

a chocolate dessert

Related Words

• sweets
• candies
• sweetmeats
• bits
• delicacies
• treats
• goodies
• junkets
• dainties
• viands
• delectables
• tidbits
• cates
• kickshaws
• morsels

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of desserts

Classic fish and crispy chicken tacos are also on the menu, along with sides of chips and salsa, beer, margaritas and a few desserts. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

Half-and-half also works well in quiche and other egg bakes, chowders, panades for meatballs or meatloaf, and custardy desserts like our Caramelized Banana Pudding and panna cotta. — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Aldrich’s signature desserts include Opera Cake, a French patisserie cake made with layers of almond sponge cake (Jaconde) soaked in coffee syrup with layers of coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache; carrot cake; and Key Lime Pie. — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Visitors spent the day sampling soul food favorites, including ribs, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, chicken and waffles, cornbread and a variety of sweet desserts. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Hungry festgoers could choose from typical fair fare like hot dogs, pizza and funnel cakes as well as sandwiches, tacos, barbecue, smoothies, desserts and Italian ice. — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Most notably, Jala has a 24-karat gold collection, featuring several desserts and entrees. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Put cakes, pies, and other desserts on display with this wood cake stand, freeing up room for the rest of your spread. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026