Gluten-free diets are becoming more popular, especially for people with celiac disease. But can you have delicious gluten-free desserts? This blog post will discuss some of the best gluten-free dessert ideas. Here are the top ten gluten-free dessert ideas:
1. No-bake Almond Butter Bars
Ingredients:
– Almond Butter
– Maple Syrup
– Refined Coconut Oil.
– Blanched Almond Flour
– Chocolate
Method:
– Line an eight by an eight-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
– Whisk the almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil in a medium bowl.
– Add in the almond flour and mix until everything is well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
– Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes or until firm.
– Remove from the freezer and cut into bars. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or the microwave.
– Dip the bars into the chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the fridge for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
2. Buttermilk caramel puddings
Ingredients:
– 300g white caster sugar
– 3 sheets leaf gelatin
– 500ml double cream
– 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds removed color
– 250ml pot buttermilk
Method:
1. Put the sugar in a saucepan with 100ml water. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved, then turn up the heat and boil for about two minutes until syrupy.
2. Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water to squeeze out any excess water for five minutes.
3. Pour the cream into a pan with the vanilla pod and seeds, then heat until just below boiling point. Take the pan off the heat and add the gelatin, stirring until it has dissolved.
4. Remove the vanilla pod. Pour in the buttermilk, then whisk in the sugar syrup.
5. Pour into six ramekins or teacups and leave to cool, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
6. To serve, run a knife around the edge of each pudding, then turn it out onto plates. Serve with some summer berries and a drizzle of cream.
3. Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon vanilla
– 2 eggs
– 1/2 cup coconut sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup blanched almond flour
– 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
– 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined.
3. Whisk the almond flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until everything is well combined.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown and set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Avocado Brownies
Ingredients:
– An avocado
– Eggs
– Coconut sugar
– Blanched almond flour
– Butter
– Vanilla
– Blanched almond flour
– Sea salt
– Baking soda
– Cocoa powder
– Chocolate chips
Method:
1. preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an eight by eight-inch baking dish.
2. In a food processor, combine the avocado, eggs, sugar, almond flour, butter, and vanilla. Process until smooth.
3. Whisk the almond flour, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder in a bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the food processor and process until everything is well combined.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Conclusion
Yes, it is possible to make delicious gluten-free desserts! These recipes prove that you don’t need wheat flour to make something sweet and tasty. So, if you’re looking for some gluten-free dessert ideas, give these recipes a try.