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dessert

[dih-zurt] / dɪˈzɜrt /


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A new generation of pastry chefs are stepping into the spotlight, with multicourse dessert experiences in New York, San Antonio and more.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Then he takes a bite of the olive oil cake I have made for dessert.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

For dessert, Proust's beloved madeleines and mirabelles jostled for attention with distinctly American-accented glazed doughnuts.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

He’s built custom projects for the Long Beach dessert shop SnoCorner and Peruvian food truck Mikhuna, along with major 30- and 40-foot catering trucks for high-profile clients like Google and Monster Energy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

I’ll have blanc mange and strawberries for dessert, and coffee too, if you want to be elegant.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

A. We have a wealth of recipes in our WSJ recipe database, meaning there are plenty of options for enjoying salads, desserts and drinks this summer free of cyclospora anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

"You will see fast food, Indian breads and curries, desserts, and whatever else people have been sending," said Kaanita, a 21-year-old student.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Sweeteners are found in countless everyday products, including soft drinks, candy, desserts, breakfast cereals, snacks, and some medications.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

“Cake From Lucie” features Lucia Bell-Epstein’s stunning, colorful photography of Ms. de Ferrier’s delectable desserts, her quaint cake shop and the lush gardens at her family’s château.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

A circular table with three stools around it was set with plates, glasses, napkins, and desserts.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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