dessertlike
Resembling a treat
Resembling or suggestive of dessert in quality, appearance, or taste.
The term usually describes foods that seem sweet or indulgent enough to be dessert even when they're not: The dessertlike smoothie was almost too rich for breakfast.
Can also apply to non-food contexts suggesting sweetness or pleasure.
Frosted baked dessert
- cookieSweet baked snack
- gelatoItalian frozen dessert
- sorbetFrozen fruit confection
- tiramisuLayered Italian coffee dessert
eclair · macaron · parfait · pavlova · brownie · cheesecake · cannoli · baklava
Containing much sweetener
- candiedPreserved by sugar-coating
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- honeyedSweetened or flattering
- saccharineExaggeratedly sentimental
glazed · caramelized · confectionery · nectarous · molasses · butterscotch · chocolatey · fondant
cake
Frosted baked dessert
tiramisu · eclair · macaron · parfait · pavlova · brownie · cheesecake · cannoli · baklava · profiterole
sugary
Containing much sweetener
- candiedPreserved by sugar-coating
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- honeyedSweetened or flattering
saccharine · glazed · caramelized · confectionery · nectarous · molasses · butterscotch · chocolatey · fondant · icing
creamy
Smooth and rich
decadent · luscious · sumptuous · dense · smooth · thick · heavy · full-bodied · indulgent · luxurious
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
citrusy · gingery · minty · nutty · toasted · caramelized · almond · cinnamon · cocoa · mocha