In Western culture, '''dessert''' is the sweet course of a meal, served after the main course and before the serving of [[cheese]]. It is sometimes also known as ''pudding'' or ''sweet''.
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In Western culture, '''dessert''' is the sweet course of a meal, served after the main course and before the serving of [[cheese]]. It is sometimes also known as ''pudding'' or ''sweet''. At elaborate dinner parties, sweet ''dessert wines'' are served to accompany it.