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dessert

[dih-zurt] / dɪˈzɜrt /


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The menu listed this mystery dessert as “mars,” and when it arrived at the table he discovered that it wasn’t some gastronomical anomaly, but exactly what the menu said.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Warm, buttery and cinnamon-scented coconut bread from St. Kitts and Nevis made an indulgent dessert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A milk-based dessert similar in appearance to a blancmange, the pudding uses carrageen moss – a type of seaweed found in coastal areas – to give it a gelatinous texture.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Oh, let’s not forget a generous slice of “Díaz Delight” for dessert.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He gazed up at the ceiling dreamily, as if he'd just spooned dessert into his mouth.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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