Alternative desserts are hitting that sweet spot

The popular pecan pie is made using almond flour, coconut flour, pecans, coconut sugar and coconut oil.

Nothing spells hedonism quite like the word “dessert”. Long the flag-bearer of complete indulgence, a dessert is sweet, decadent and unquestionably designed to seduce the senses – in short, it’s the perfect denoument to a good meal.

But these days, in line with a growing shift towards healthier eating, more and more people are looking for desserts that hit that sweet spot without causing excessive guilt in its aftermath. And equally, there are people with food allergies and dietary restrictions looking for desserts that they can safely eat.