How to Use dessert in a Sentence

dessert

noun
  • She doesn't care for rich desserts.
  • Coffee and tea will be served with dessert.
  • We had ice cream and apple pie for dessert.
  • The flavors of the desserts are just as good as the low price.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2023
  • For dessert, there’s a Big Red float or a root beer float.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2024
  • For dessert go with the pastiera cheesecake ($11) made with wheat berries.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Alas, the descriptions of those desserts are lost to time.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Oct. 2023
  • These frozen dessert pints are 100% dairy-free, gluten-free, and plant-based.
    Ashley Martens, redbookmag.com, 10 May 2023
  • Pull this gooey dessert out of the oven at the end of dinner with friends and prepare for the raves to roll in.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The rest of the fruit got cut into wedges and placed in the freezer for desserts later on.
    Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Now customers can try the latest dessert in 8-in. or 10-in.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Many are for savory meals, with a few desserts and cocktails in the mix.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The petals of this peachy rose have a sweet flavor that works well in salads or desserts.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
  • For dessert, cheesecake is a refreshing end to the meal.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Bake and freeze this easy dessert up to three months before serving.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Room rates also include a full breakfast for two and dessert in the evenings.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
  • There will be specialty foods and desserts along the midway.
    Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2023
  • As turkey prices have fallen, the cost of select side dishes and desserts are on the rise.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The dessert is baked in 4-inch ramekins until the middle just starts to hold together.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
  • But why not slice them a piece of cake that tastes just like the comforting drink, just in dessert format?
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Casseroles and desserts can still bubble over, but greasy spatters in the oven are far less likely.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Get an on-sale ice cream maker and have one last pool party with frozen desserts.
    Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 31 Aug. 2023
  • This decadent dessert is ready in under an hour and is a great choice for a smaller group.
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Blau loves stylish desserts, and Crown Block’s brunch will go big: doughnuts, cakes, pies and candy.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 18 Sep. 2023
  • For an impressive dessert, serve each bar on a plate with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • But for some former workers at the dessert chain, the message rang hollow.
    Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2024
  • The daily changing menu is small with a handful of starters, entrees, and desserts.
    Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
  • For dessert, guests enjoyed slices of the couple's five-tier lemon cake topped with cream cheese frosting.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Just like this many-layered dessert forged in fire, my life has been all about blazing my own trail.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Enjoy a sweet treat by reducing the carbs in your main dish and sharing a dessert with the table.
    Amanda MacMillan, Health, 19 June 2023

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