Dessert is a course that concludes a meal. The term dessert can apply to many confections, such as biscuits, cakes, cookies, custards, gelatins, ice creams, pastries, pies, puddings, macaroons, sweet soups, tarts, and fruit salad. Fruits are also commonly found in dessert courses because of their naturally occurring sweetness. Some cultures sweeten foods that are more commonly savory to create desserts.