Gluten Free Craquelin Cream Puffs (with Dairy-Free Options)

Gluten Free Craquelin Topped Cream Puffs
Walking the streets of France, you’ll no doubt run into a bakery or two that offers cream puffs topped with cracked sugar. That’s exactly what I offer you here, except they’re gluten free, of course. Gluten free craquelin cream puffs are no different than their gluten counterpart. They are a delight. Once you have them, you may never make standard cream puffs again.

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Gluten Free Eggnog Leche Cake (Dairy-Free & Sugar-Free Options)

Gluten Free Eggnog Leche Cake

Perhaps you’ve had tres leche cake? Tres leche means “three milk” in Spanish. Traditionally, a sponge or butter cake is soaked in three types of milk, whole milk or heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. However, this gluten free eggnog leche cake recipe is a step up and calls for fewer ingredients. Did I forget to mention it’s delicious? It is! Continue reading “Gluten Free Eggnog Leche Cake (Dairy-Free & Sugar-Free Options)”

Gluten Free Pecan Shortbread Cookies Recipe (aka Pecan Sandies)

Gluten Free Pecan Cookies Dipped in Chocolate

Make this gluten free pecan shortbread cookie recipe or regular pecan cookies. Whether you dip them in chocolate or not, they are simply delicious. The shortbread variation makes cookies similar to the famous Pecan Sandies. The regular cookie is less rich than shortbread, which makes them perfect candidates for dipping in the chocolate of your choice. Continue reading “Gluten Free Pecan Shortbread Cookies Recipe (aka Pecan Sandies)”

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pecan Scones (Dairy Free, Dairy, or Vegan)

Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Scones

 When I saw the gluten version of this gluten free chocolate chip pecan scone recipe, I just had to create a gluten free version. The scones may be made dairy free (as I did), vegan, or with dairy. No matter which way you make them, they are rich and delicious. Serve at a holiday brunch, Sunday brunch, or just because. I made them in advance for Thanksgiving breakfast as they freeze well. Their moist texture and rich flavor make them a raving hit!

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Gluten Free Whipped Porridge

Gluten Free Finnish Porridge

Whipped porridge is a Finnish tradition and is normally made with farina (cream of wheat used to make cereal or pudding). Traditional versions contain homemade juice from tart berries like lingonberries, red currants, or cranberries. I chose readymade cranberry juice because cranberries are low in Ph but high in pectin, which provides stability/structure for whipping to hold its peaks. Meanwhile, gluten free whipped porridge is something you should try at least once. It’s definitely something kids will enjoy making. Continue reading “Gluten Free Whipped Porridge”