Carla's Gluten Free Recipe Box
1,900 Gluten Free Recipes by Retired Recipe Developer, Carla Spacher
Gluten-free recipes that are also corn-free. Double check earlier dated recipes for xanthan gum and white vinegar, as they contain corn.
Think of a no-bake cheesecake filling with a flourless pecan or flour + pecan pie crust, all topped with a sweet and crunchy pecan topping. Then top it off with one of several different caramel toppings. Did I mention, it only takes 45 minutes to make and two hours to chill? Now, that’s how you do gluten free dessert! Continue reading “Gluten Free Pecan Cheesecake (No-Bake Filling) with Caramel Sauce”
As you may already know evidenced by the many popular gluten free protein bars, cranberries and almonds make an awesome combination. I took my ever so popular Gluten Free Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe and turned it into this wonderful holiday (or any day) dessert. It makes a wonderful treat or gift. Many members have adopted the cream cheese pound cake as their go-to pound cake recipe. Enjoy!
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Without the use of any white starch such as potato, tapioca, corn, or arrowroot, you can make these delicious gluten free spritz cookies or gluten free cut-cut butter cookies. The recipe calls for one flour and one gum. The remaining ingredients are standard cookie ingredients. I rolled out some of the dough and cut several different shapes out. I also used my Wilton Cookie Press to make others. While it took three recipes to create this recipe, they’re fairly easy to make, especially by hand.
Continue reading “No Starch Added Gluten Free Butter Cookies + Video (by Hand or with Cookie Press)”
This dairy-free pastry dough is easy to make. Use as a gluten free substitute for puff pastry. It puffs up nicely. Use it for pot pies, hot pocket, hand pies, and more. Traditional Gluten Free Puff Pastry , which creates several layers of buttery dough, takes hours to prepare. Even my Small Batch Puff Pastry Recipe is a bit of a chore. However, this recipe works well for pastries and pies in a snap. There is no need to chill the dough before you roll it out. It is easy to roll, handle, and transfer. It is just a little heavier than traditional puff pastry. Continue reading “Easy Gluten Free Puff Pastry Substitute (Yeast-Free) + Pull Apart Appetizers – Mini Tacos”
In Brazil, donuts are referred to as “sonhos” meaning “dreams”. The typical Brazilian donut recipe is more of a cake donut and yeast-risen. After making two different yeast-risen batches, I decided on skipping the yeast altogether. This recipe is light, airy, and tender. They get additional sweetness from a dusting of sugar and cinnamon as well as pastry cream filling. The rich filling makes these gluten free Brazilian cream donuts (or doughnuts) famous for its richness. They are so good, Christmas morning wouldn’t be the same without them in many countries. I’m thinking Easter brunch as well. Continue reading “Gluten Free Brazilian Cream Donuts – Doughnuts (Sonho)”
This is one of the best gluten free sweet potato pies I’ve made. I also provide you with a delicious alternative pumpkin filling. This recipe calls for my Flaky Gluten Free Pie Crust. I’ve also included a link in the Tips section to the Make Ahead Gluten Free Pie Crust so you can adjust the crust per the filling you use and crust you desire. Use a deep-dish pie dish or standard.
Continue reading “Gluten Free Deep Dish Sweet Potato (or Pumpkin) Meringue Pie”
F. For a new gluten free baker, this gluten free cream cheese pastry dough is the most forgiving. The cream cheese creates elasticity in the dough making it easy to work with, yet produces a tender and flaky pie crust for sweet or savory dishes, crackers, pastries, and more.
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Cremeschnitte is an extremely popular European dessert as well as in other countries. Cremeschnitte means “cream slices” in German because of its layers of cream. I have added a pecan layer between two layers of which is sandwiched together by two layers of puff pastry. It’s rich and delicious! Continue reading “Gluten Free Cremeschnitte with Caramel Pecan Layer”
To garnish fancy cakes like Saint Honore and other Italian/Sicilian and French cakes as well as savory appetizers, this recipe teaches you how to make mini gluten free cream puffs as well as a little larger. You’ll also learn how long to bake these gems depending upon their size. This recipe ensures a high rising cream puff as well. Continue reading “Mini Gluten Free Cream Puffs (Profiteroles)”
If you’re looking for a small batch gluten free puff pastry, this recipe is perfect to use as a base for up to 12-inch round pans or about 4 Danish pastries. When baked in a 9-1/2-inch springform pan, it will shrink about 1-1/2 inches. This small batch recipe is one-quarter of the recipe that you will find here. In addition, I’ve added a new ingredient substitute that will help prevent sogginess in cakes where this pastry is used as a base. This is especially useful for desserts filled with custard. I’m using this as a base to make a St. Honore cake like the famous bakery, Victoria Pastry Company, makes in San Francisco. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Puff Pastry Dough – Small Batch for Cake Bases or Pastries”