What is a dessert?
Q: What is a dessert?
A: A dessert is a type of food that is eaten after lunch or dinner, and sometimes after a light meal or snack. It usually consists of sweet foods such as ice cream, cookies, cakes, cheeses like Brie cheese and fruit.
Q: How are some desserts made?
A: Some desserts are made from natural resources like fruit juice used in sherbet while others are simple like pudding and birthday cake. Many desserts are also baked (cooked in an oven).
Q: What types of confections can be considered desserts?
A: Desserts can include biscuits, cakes, cookies, custards, gelatin's, ice creams, pastries, pies, puddings, sweet soups and tarts.
Q: Is fruit commonly found in dessert courses?
A: Yes - Fruit is commonly found in dessert courses because of its naturally occurring sweetness.
Q: Do some cultures sweeten savoury foods to create desserts?
A: Yes - Some cultures sweeten savoury foods to create desserts.
Q: Is whipped cream often served with desserts?
A: Yes - Some desserts are served with whipped cream as a topping.
