What are many desserts?

It's impossible to list *all* the desserts in the world, but I can give you some categories and examples to help you explore the vast and delicious world of sweets!

By Texture:

* Creamy: Ice cream, custard, mousse, pudding, cheesecake

* Crunchy: Cookies, biscotti, brittle, pie crusts, crumbles

* Fluffy: Cakes, soufflés, meringues, macarons

* Gooey: Brownies, caramel, fudge, molten lava cakes

* Chewy: Gummy candies, taffy, chewy cookies, brownies

By Ingredients:

* Chocolate: Chocolate cake, brownies, truffles, mousse, pudding

* Fruit: Pies, tarts, crumbles, cobblers, fruit salads, jams

* Nuts: Pecan pie, pralines, nut brittle, macadamia cookies

* Dairy: Ice cream, yogurt parfaits, cheesecake, custard, panna cotta

* Spices: Gingerbread, cinnamon rolls, pumpkin pie

By Region:

* American: Apple pie, chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake, pecan pie

* European: Crème brûlée, tiramisu, macarons, strudel, croissants

* Asian: Mochi, mango sticky rice, sesame balls, red bean cakes

* Latin American: Churros, flan, tres leches cake, alfajores

By Occasion:

* Holiday: Fruitcake, gingerbread, gingerbread cookies, pumpkin pie

* Special: Wedding cakes, birthday cakes, pastries, petit fours

* Everyday: Cookies, brownies, pudding, ice cream

This is just a small taste of the vast world of desserts. There are countless variations and combinations, so get out there and explore! What are your favorite kinds of desserts?