In French a delice is something delicious, a delicacy to be savoured. It can refer to many food items such as speciality regional cheeses, but it is normally reserved for desserts. Typically, this dessert will have two or more layers. The base may be sponge, or biscuit based like a cheesecake. The middle layer is often a form of mousse or custard. Finally, there is an optional top layer, that takes the form of a fruit coulis or jelly layer. Of course, there are plenty of different types of decoration too.