In French, “entremets” means “between courses,” but instead of it serving as a palate cleanser, you’re more likely to find one of these delicate items on the dessert menu. They’re high-end, sophisticated desserts, likely made by a special-trained pastry chef, and they include several layers of cake or sponge, mousse, cream, gelatin, and glazes. An entremets often melds delicate fruit flavors with traditional chocolate, caramel, and other gourmand flavors, but more modern chefs draw flavor inspiration from all over the pantry and from various cultures.