Plural of postreEl dessert is a dish of sweet or bittersweet flavor which is taken at the end of the meal. When it comes to desserts refers to some sweet preparation, whether they are creams, tarts, cakes, ice cream, chocolates, etc. By extension is called dessert to any sweet food, even if intended is not to be eaten at the end of the meal, as it would be the case of cookies or cupcakes.
