Dessert sauce can be used to add visual art to desserts, by using the sauce to paint designs and imagery on them.[8][15] A plastic squeeze bottle full of sauce can be used to aid in decoration.[15] Dessert sauce is also used on plates that desserts are placed upon, and can be arranged in an artistic design.[8] A toothpick or knife can be used to swirl the sauce on plates to create various designs.[8]