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Dessert sauces

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Sweet sauces and toppings are a low-labor way to add a signature touch to cakes, pies and puddings, but these ingredients are also showing up in more savory applications.Illustration by Sarah Becan

The lack of a pastry chef in many kitchens means operators are turning to purchased desserts more frequently. Sweet sauces and toppings are a low-labor way to add a signature touch to cakes, pies and puddings, but these ingredients are also showing up in more savory applications.

34. Mascarpone cream

+20.6%

Carrot Cake Pancakes with mascarpone cream at
Maggiano’s Little Italy

35. Cinnamon sauce

+18.2%

Sweet potato fries with cinnamon sauce at
Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar

36. Rum sauce

+12%

Bread pudding with white chocolate rum sauce at
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery

Source: Technomic Ignite menu data

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