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![]() In his book Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert (2011), Michael Krondl explains that it refers to the fact that dessert was served after the table had been cleared of other dishes. Its first known use in English was in 1600, in a health education manual entitled Naturall and artificial Directions for Health, written by William Vaughan. The word "dessert" originated from the French word desservir, meaning "to clear the table". Some cultures sweeten foods that are more commonly savory to create desserts. Fruit is also commonly found in dessert courses, because of its naturally occurring sweetness. The term dessert can apply to many sweets, such as biscuits, cakes, cookies, custards, gelatins, ice creams, pastries, pies, puddings, macaroons, sweet soups, tarts, and fruit salad. ![]() In some parts of the world, such as Greece and West Africa, and most parts of China, there is no tradition of a dessert course to conclude a meal. The course consists of sweet foods, such as candy, and possibly a beverage such as dessert wine and liqueur. ![]() Dessert is a course that concludes a meal. ![]()
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