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Dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a dinner, usually consisting of sweet Food but sometimes of a strongly flavored one, such as some Cheese s. The word comes from the Old French ''desservir'', meaning "to clear the table". Dessert is most commonly used in Hiberno-English , American English , Canadian English , Australian English and in French . '''Sweet''', '''pudding''' or '''afters''' would be more typical in other variants of Commonwealth English for this course. According to Debrett's , 'pudding' is the proper term, 'dessert' is only to be used if the course consists of fruit, and 'sweet' is Colloquial . Dessert as a standard part of a Western meal is a relatively recent development. Before the 19th-century rise of the Middle Class , and the Mechanization of the Sugar industry, sweets were a privilege of the Aristocracy , or a rare Holiday treat. As sugar became cheaper and more readily available, the development and popularity of desserts spread accordingly. Some cultures do not have a separate final sweet course but mix sweet and savoury dishes throughout the meal as in Chinese Cuisine , or reserve elaborate dessert concoctions for special occasions. Often, the dessert is seen as a separate meal or snack rather than a course, and may be eaten some time after the meal (usually in less formal settings). Some restaurants specialize in dessert. Common types of desserts
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