After tightening their belts during the recession, consumers are once again clamoring for the end-of-the-meal treat. New twists on traditional desserts, ethnic flavors and mini-portions define today's most popular items. Desserts are back in a big way. After tapering off at the height of the Great Recession-when consumers made concerted efforts to cut back on discretionary spending, particularly dining-out "extras"-dessert consumption is back on the rise. A Technomic survey conducted in late 2010 found consumers have increased their dessert intake over the past three years.
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