dessert tray

After-dinner selection display

A dessert tray is a platter or cart displaying an assortment of sweets, typically presented at the end of a restaurant meal for diners to choose from: The waiter wheeled over the dessert tray, and I couldn't resist the chocolate mousse.

The term extends to any arrangement of desserts for serving at gatherings or events.

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fruit tart · tart · petit fours · chocolate · whipped cream · tiered · silver · rolling cart · elegant · platter · buffet · indulgent · slice · fork · bakery · selection · assortment · decadent

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Opposites
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Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G