Category: Gluten Free Desserts

Gluten free dessert recipes with color photos appropriate for celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and gluten sensitivity.

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One-Step Gluten Free Graham Cracker Pie Crust

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This gluten free graham cracker pie crust recipe is made in one simple step. There is no need to make homemade gluten free graham crackers and then crumble them up. Nor is there need to purchase gluten free graham cracker crumbs, though you may. I created this recipe prior to any gluten free crumbs commercially available. I have used this basic recipe as is and in various other ways. This crust is perfect for a gluten free cheesecake recipes. You can add finely chopped nuts or flax seed, depending upon your dietary needs and desires. It works well for pies and non-baked gluten-free desserts. Enjoy! Continue reading “One-Step Gluten Free Graham Cracker Pie Crust”

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Pumpkin Yeast-Risen Gluten Free Donuts (Picarones)

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I have been wanting to make some yeast raised gluten free donuts, but was so excited when I discovered picarones. They are also risen donuts, but made with a sweet squash (pumpkin in this case) and sweet potatoes. They are also known as Peruvian donuts as they are popular in Peru. You can make these gluten free donuts using fresh or canned pumpkin. Just note that fresh pumpkin tends to vary in moisture and may not turn out the same. Meanwhile, enjoy these delightful treasures. Picarones leave a lasting impression to tourists who visit Peru. Continue reading “Pumpkin Yeast-Risen Gluten Free Donuts (Picarones)”

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Gluten Free Cream Puff Recipe: Rings with Caramel Whipped Cream – Paris-Brest

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Pate choux in French is a dough made simply with eggs, flour, and sugar. In America, this dough is used for cream puffs. This particular gluten free cream puff recipe is shaped as rings instead of the typical puff and is filled with a caramel whipped cream. The real Fench name for this dessert is Paris Brest. They make a spectacular presentation. I added toasted almond slices to mine and a sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar. You can use regular whipped cream and add strawberry sauce, as I did in my original gluten free cream puff recipe (see below link). Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Cream Puff Recipe: Rings with Caramel Whipped Cream – Paris-Brest”

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Flourless Gluten Free Chocolate Roll Cake – Roulade

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I love the fact that this gluten free chocolate roll cake bakes so quickly compared to regular cakes. This recipe especially bakes fast because it does not contain flour. Instead, it contains mostly eggs and chocolate. I was so excited to give this a try I even purchased a jelly roll pan just to make this cake. The pan turned out to be perfect size for so many other things (small batch cookies, cinnamon rolls, sheet cakes, and baking rolls, to name a few.) Meanwhile, the cake turns out light, yet has a rich chocolate flavor. You have a choice of fillings and toppings, one of each may be made dairy-free. I hope you enjoy this recipe. It looks like a huge Hostess Ding Dong. Doesn’t it? You can make it taste it like one, too, if you use the fluffy white frosting as a filling. I prefer cream cheese frosting or whipped cream, though. Continue reading “Flourless Gluten Free Chocolate Roll Cake – Roulade”

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Gluten Free Royal Icing Recipe used for Decorating

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Royal icing is hard white icing often used for decorating. It can also be made soft by adding glycerin. The only difference between regular and gluten-free royal icing recipe are the brand you use to make it. I have included the brands that meet the guidelines for gluten-free labeling. Royal icing isn’t always easy to make because you need to reach the correct consistency for the best results. I have included some tips to make your job easier. The decorations made from this icing can keep for months. Enjoy and have fun! Continue reading “Gluten Free Royal Icing Recipe used for Decorating”

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Soft and Chewy Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies

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I must admit, this gluten free pumpkin cookies recipe took 10 different batches to perfect. Now they are perfect! If you desire a crisp bottom, chewy outside, and a soft chewy inside, you bake them for 11 – 12 minutes. The longer you bake them, the crisper the bottom becomes. For a cookie that is soft all over, you bake them for 10 minutes. Soft and chewy was a request of a couple of my Facebook followers. These are very lightly pumpkin flavored. Join me on Facebook or Twitter and request which gluten free recipes you’d like me create. Continue reading “Soft and Chewy Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies”