This document lists the key ingredients used in preparing desserts and sweet sauces: sugar, gelatin, egg yolks, egg whites, cream, batters made from flour and water, nuts, and chocolate. Sugar is nearly universal in desserts and can be used to sprinkle over fruit or beaten into eggs. Gelatin is used to set jellies, mousses, and cold desserts. Egg yolks combined with other ingredients make custards. Egg whites beaten to different stiffnesses are used in soufflés, mousses, or meringues. Cream and batters made from flour and water are also common ingredients. Nuts add flavor and texture, and chocolate is used in