gluten free dessert

Almond Flour Raspberry Coconut Chocolate Tart

Almond Flour Raspberry Coconut Chocolate Tart
Almond Flour Raspberry Coconut Chocolate Tart
photo by recipe author

 

Servings: (1) 9 inch tart
Preparation Time: 15 minutes + chilling time

Crust:

Filling:

  • 1/2 cup coconut milk*
  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup organic raspberry preserves
  • 2 cups fresh whole organic raspberries

Source ingredients that are pesticide free.

Grease a 9 inch tart pan, with a removable bottom, with coconut oil.

Combine all crust ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Press crust mixture evenly into prepared tart pan.
Put bittersweet chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Bring coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan; immediately pour coconut milk over chocolate and allow to sit for one minute, then stir until smooth. Add raspberry preserves, combine well.

Pour chocolate filling into the prepared crust. Decorate the top with fresh whole raspberries and put the tart in the fridge to cool completely for 1-2 hours, up to overnight. Serve cold with whipped cream, if desired.

Make Your Own Coconut Milk

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe and photo by Orissa. Submit your own creative coconut recipes here for a chance to win $50!

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Gluten and Dairy Free Tapioca Cake (“Bolo de Tapioca”)

Gluten and Dairy Free Tapioca Cake Bolo de Tapioca
Gluten and Dairy Free Tapioca Cake (“Bolo de Tapioca”)
photo by recipe author

Servings: 12-24
Preparation Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Homemade Coconut Milk:

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Soak the tapioca pearls in 3 cups of milk for 1 hour.

Beat sugar, eggs and coconut cream concentrate for 10 minutes. Mix in the soaked tapioca pearls. Add coconut flakes and remaining 2 cups coconut milk and mix. Let set for 5 minutes.

Pour into a greased 13×9 baking dish. Bake at 350° F for 30-40 minutes until set.

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Coconut Cashew Fudge

Coconut Cashew Fudge
Coconut Cashew Fudge
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Mix and heat coconut oil, maple syrup and cacao powder over low heat until well combined. Turn off heat, and stir in vanilla and salt. Then stir in coconut and cashews.

Allow to cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour, and store in the refrigerator.

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
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Servings: 24
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Topping:

In a mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, pumpkin puree, coconut oil and vanilla extract. Add almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cream of tarter, salt and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.

Refrigerate dough for about 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for topping.

Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough in round balls. Roll the dough balls into the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Place balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten cookies with palm.

Bake at 350° F for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.

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GAPS Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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GAPS Chocolate Zucchini Bread
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Servings: 6 mini loaves
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Wet ingredients:

Dry ingredients:

Optional:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In large bowl, combine wet ingredients & mix well. Add dry ingredients into bowl and whisk until combined. Pour batter into greased pans and bake for about 18-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Keeps well in the fridge or in an airtight container on the counter.

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Gluten and Dairy Free Quadruple Coconut Cream Pie

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Gluten and Dairy Free Quadruple Coconut Cream Pie
photo by recipe author

 

Servings: 6-8
Preparation Time: 20 minutes + cooling time

Homemade Coconut Milk:

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pie Crust:

Get the Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pie Crust recipe here.

To toast coconut: Spread flaked coconut over a cookie sheet and bake at 400° F. Stir occasionally and shake around until coconut is golden brown. It only takes a few minutes so watch carefully so it doesn’t burn. Cool toasted coconut flakes thoroughly before using as a topping.

Separate eggs and set aside the egg whites. Whisk the yolks in a bowl.

Stir cornstarch, sugar, salt, and coconut cream concentrate together in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the milk carefully to avoid lumps. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat. Let it boil one minute, then add half the filling into the yolks, whisking to temper the yolks. Add the mixture back into the pan and cook over medium heat, cooking for another minute. Remove pan from the heat and add the vanilla and coconut oil. Stir well and then add shredded coconut. Cool the filling slightly (about 30 minutes) and pour into a pre-baked pie crust.

Cover pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or more until set. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut prior to serving.

Alternative to pie, serve as pudding:

Pie filling can also be used as a pudding and can be served in individual dishes rather than used for a pie. If serving as a pudding, allow to cool and set just as you would if preparing for pie, for about 30 minutes.

If desired, top with whipped cream, for pie or pudding.

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Gluten Free Key Lime Cream Bread

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Gluten Free Key Lime Cream Bread
photo by recipe author

 

Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Key Lime Bread:

Cream Swirl:

Homemade Coconut Milk:

*For the freshest coconut milk homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Mix bread ingredients together in a large bowl and pour into a greased loaf pan.

Mix cream ingredients together and drizzle over top of bread dough. Swirl with a knife.

Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool and then refrigerate to allow it to further set up, otherwise the bread will be too soft.

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No Bake Dairy and Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

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No Bake Dairy and Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
photo by recipe author

 

Servings: 8-12
Preparation Time: 20-25 minutes active prep + soaking and wait time

Gluten Free Crust:

  • 1/2 cup diced dried plums, or dates
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • pinch salt

Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight in water then drained*
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • zest from 1 large lemon
  • 6 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk**
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Optional Toppings:

Combine diced dried plums, walnuts and chia seeds in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the honey and salt and pulse again until a paste forms.

Press crust mixture into a 12 inch springform pan. Place pan in the freezer while you prepare the filling.

Combine all of the filling ingredients in a blender and mix until very smooth. Pour the filling into the crust and cover with plastic wrap then freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Allow cake to thaw at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.

Top with dried cranberry powder, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, fresh blueberries, and edible or ornamental flowers.

Dip knife in warm water before slicing for easier serving.

Soaking Cashews:

*If you are making this cake last minute and don’t have time to wait, you may let the cashews soak in very hot water for 1 hour instead of overnight.

Homemade Coconut Milk:

**For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe and photograph submitted by Orissa. Submit your coconut recipes and photos here!