Dessert Menu

6 words in this vocabulary list

dolce fruity pastry strudel sugary entremet

dolce

noun a musical direction meaning 'sweetly' or 'softly'

adjective used to describe something sweet or soft in music or food

  • The dolce melody of the violin filled the concert hall.
  • I can't resist a slice of that dolce cake, it's too delicious.
  • Let's grab some dolce gelato after dinner.
  • She had a dolce smile that could brighten anyone's day.

fruity

noun a fruit-flavored taste or smell

adjective having a strong pleasant taste or smell of fruit

  • The wine had a delightful fruity aroma with hints of berries and citrus.
  • I love snacking on fresh, fruity grapes in the afternoon.
  • That smoothie was so fruity, it hit the spot!
  • Her personality is so vibrant and fruity, always bringing a burst of energy to the room.

pastry

noun a sweet baked food made of dough, especially with a sweet filling such as fruit or custard

  • The pastry chef carefully crafted each delicate pastry by hand.
  • I love grabbing a pastry from the bakery on my way to work.
  • That pastry was so flaky and delicious, I couldn't get enough!
  • Her words were like a sweet pastry, comforting and satisfying to the soul.

strudel

noun a type of layered pastry with a sweet filling, typically associated with Austrian or German cuisine

  • The bakery specializes in making traditional Austrian strudel.
  • I could really go for a slice of strudel right now.
  • Let's grab some strudel and chill.
  • Her mind was a strudel of conflicting thoughts.

sugary

adjective describing something that contains a lot of sugar or tastes like sugar

  • The sugary dessert was a hit at the formal dinner party.
  • I love indulging in sugary treats every now and then.
  • I can't resist sugary snacks, they're so addictive!
  • Her voice was as sweet and sugary as honey.

entremet

noun a small dish served between courses or as a dessert in a French meal

  • The entremet served at the banquet was a delicate and flavorful dessert.
  • I can't wait to dig into that fancy entremet at the party tonight.
  • That entremet was lit, I could eat it every day!
  • The entremet of emotions in the novel left me feeling both satisfied and intrigued.