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Blessing on Dessert at the End of the Meal

Question

Is it necessary to bless a dessert eaten at the end of the meal after finishing eating, before Birkat Hamazon? If not, how is it different from ice cream and the like?

Answer

Peace and blessings

Ice cream is not eaten for satiety, but only for sweetness.

A dessert is also eaten for satiety, like yogurt and cheese.

Answered 3 November 2025 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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