| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Slapstick missile (3 wds.) | ||
| Object one might take in the face in a slapstick comedy | Wall Street Journal | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Crusty dessert | Newsday | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Classic dessert | The Washington Post | 29 Apr 2017 |
| Classic dessert | LA Times Daily | 29 Apr 2017 |
| Classic dessert | ||
| Certain dessert | ||
| Head chef's dessert special | ||
| Head of the dessert cart? | ||
| Comedy missile | ||
| Dessert. |