My Gluten Free Danish Pastry Recipe is labor intensive. So, I took my gluten free apple cake recipe, which is like a sliceable danish in itself, and turned it into individual portioned easy gluten free Danish pastries. I filled mine with sweetened almond filling, topped with fresh blueberries. See the numerous suggestions including apple and sweetened cream cheese, another fave of mine. Continue reading “Easy Gluten Free Danish Pastry”
Easy Gluten Free Puff Pastry Substitute (Yeast-Free) + Pull Apart Appetizers – Mini Tacos
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”
Gluten Free Brazilian Cream Donuts – Doughnuts (Sonho)
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)”
Gluten Free Cremeschnitte with Caramel Pecan Layer
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”
Mini Gluten Free Cream Puffs (Profiteroles)
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)”
Gluten Free Puff Pastry Dough – Small Batch for Cake Bases or Pastries
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”
Gluten Free Cream Puff with Streusel (Pâte à Choux)
Pâte à Choux is the French term referring to the easy-to-make dough you use to make cream puffs and eclairs. While you may prefer your pastry filled with whipped cream, I enjoy mine filled with pastry cream (see photo). Use either or both combined or any of the other variations suggested. Meanwhile, streusel and cream puffs is an incredible texture and flavor combination! I bet you can’t eat just one.
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Gluten Free Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry
Whether it’s Sunday morning or a holiday, there’s nothing like waking up to gluten free apple turnovers, on a fall or winter morning. It is especially satisfying if you haven’t indulged in a turnover in some time. The flaky, buttery gluten free puff pastry is a delight of my gluten-eating husband and readers. Bet you can’t eat just one! Continue reading “Gluten Free Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry”
Gluten Free Vanilla Souffle with Optional Pastry Cream or Chocolate Ganache Filling
Making this gluten free vanilla souffle is not as difficult as everyone makes it out to be. Just follow the instructions, do not disturb the souffles while they are in the oven, and you’re as good as sitting down at the table with your impressed guests enjoying them. Fill with either gluten free pastry cream or chocolate ganache. Continue reading “Gluten Free Vanilla Souffle with Optional Pastry Cream or Chocolate Ganache Filling”
Gluten Free Almond Filling
Bear claw-shaped Danishes are filled with this very same filling. Danish are not often referred to as decadent, but this is the only way I can describe this filling. If you enjoy bear claws, you’ll surely be awestruck over this filling that you can use to bake in coffee cakes and pastries. Continue reading “Gluten Free Almond Filling”