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Go to pieces when making dessert (7)

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I believe the answer is:

crumble

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This clue might be a double definition.

'go to pieces' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'making dessert' is the second definition.
'crumble' can be an answer for 'dessert'. I am not certain of the 'making' bit.

'when' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for crumble that I've seen before include "Break down, fall apart" , "Fall to bits; a pudding" , "Gradually disintegrate" , "Type of pudding - disintegrate" , "Break up - fruit dish" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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