32 Gluten-Free Desserts We’re Making All Summer Long

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32 Gluten-Free Desserts We’re Making All Summer Long2/32 Grilled Stone Fruits with Balsamic Syrup Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Get ready to experience another side of stone fruits. Hot off the rack, these grilled nectarines practically melt in your mouth. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California 3/32 Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Decorate these simple gluten-free vanilla cupcakes for any special occasion or holiday. Since the

frosting recipe includes cream cheese, be sure to refrigerate leftovers

frosting recipe includes cream cheese, be sure to refrigerate leftovers. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 4/32 Strawberry Citrus Ice Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Daiquiri fans, put away your straws for this blend of strawberries, lime juice and orange juice in a refreshing ice. — Robin M. Keane, Framingham, Massachusetts 5/32 Watermelon Bombe Dessert 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Watermelon Bombe Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

It is refreshing and fun to eat

When cut, this sherbet dessert looks like watermelon slices—complete with seeds. It is refreshing and fun to eat. —Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho 6/32 Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot. They are a fantastic spin on gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. —Becky Klope, Loudonville, New York 7/32

We couldn’t keep enough watermelon in the house to keep up with the demand!

Watermelon Sorbet 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved 3-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No ice cream maker is needed to make this easy, 3-ingredient watermelon sorbet recipe. We couldn’t keep enough watermelon in the house to keep up with the demand! —Kory Figura, Waverly, Iowa 8/32 Mango Glace with Pineapple Pomegranate Salsa 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mango Glace with Pineapple Pomegranate Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to

Very ripe fruit eliminates the need for added sugar

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’d like to say this dish was a brilliant idea that came from expert planning. But the truth is that between the quickly ripening fruit on my counter and the 100-degree heat, it pretty much invented itself! Very ripe fruit eliminates the need for added sugar. —Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California 9/32 Trail Mix Clusters 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These delicious snacks make wonderful gifts, and although they look and taste like they came from an

expensive chocolate shop, they couldn’t be more guilt-free

expensive chocolate shop, they couldn’t be more guilt-free. The dried fruit and nuts are heart-healthy and full of fiber. Bet you can’t eat just one! —Alina Niemi, Honolulu, Hawaii 10/32 Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the ice creams popular with my students, but my family loved them as well! One of our favorites is made

A luscious peanut butter whipped cream frosting is just a few ingredients away

with a variety of basil called cinnamon basil; however, unless you grow the variety yourself, it can be rather difficult to find. I decided to try to re-create the flavor, and this delicious basil ice cream recipe is the result! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 11/32 Peanut Butter Whipped Cream Frosting Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A luscious peanut butter whipped cream frosting is just a few ingredients away. Try it piped over your favorite chocolate cupcakes or dolloped onto hot chocolate. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,

Wisconsin 12/32 London Fog Ice Cream 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took one of my favorite coffee shop beverages and turned it into this elegant London fog ice cream. For a star dessert, serve it with lemon sandwich cookies or in a simple glass rimmed with sugar, lavender and lemon zest. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota 13/32 Lemon Creme Brulee 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the

—Sara Scheler, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Recipe Creator: After being disappointed in this recipe the first time I tried it, I experimented. When I felt it was fit for competition, the judge was impressed, too—I won a blue ribbon and an Award of Excellence. —Sara Scheler, Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Looking for more? Here are a few tips for baking a gluten-free lemon cake. 14/32 Blueberry Cream Pops 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Cream Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Blueberry-and-cream pops are such a fun after-school snack. Make them

in the morning so the pops are ready to go when the kids come in the door

in the morning so the pops are ready to go when the kids come in the door. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania 15/32 Ginger-Glazed Grilled Honeydew Test Kitchen Approved Ginger-Glazed Grilled Honeydew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’ve never grilled fruit like this before, you’re in for a real treat! I love the idea of cooking everything from appetizers to desserts on the grill. This grilled honeydew recipe is sweet and really light. —Jacqui Correa, Landing, New Jersey 16/32 Gluten-Free Almond Crispies 5 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Almond Crispies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a wonderful treat everyone in the family can enjoy. Ideal with milk or tea, these cookies have cinnamon and maple in every crunchy bite. —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin 17/32 Tangerine Chocolate Semifreddo Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I wanted a new frozen treat for my family, I came up with this citrusy, chocolaty version

of classic Italian semifreddo

of classic Italian semifreddo. For an elegant presentation on special occasions, top each serving with whipped cream, a tangerine section and baking cocoa. —Claire Cruce, Atlanta, Georgia 18/32 Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With just 31 calories, 4 teaspoons of sugar total and lots of vitamin C, this is one light and refreshing summer dessert everyone can find room for! —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho 19/32 Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe 65 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vanilla Ice

And with only four ingredients, it just might be the easiest, too

Cream Recipe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1-1/4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We don’t want to brag, but as far as vanilla ice cream recipes go, this one is the best. And with only four ingredients, it just might be the easiest, too. No ice cream maker? No problem. Just follow the directions below to learn how to make homemade ice cream by hand. It’s the perfect base for our best ice cream sundae ideas, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 20/32 Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies 60 Reviews Test Kitchen

But since then I’ve never had a failure, and I make them all the time!

Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my mother (who’s now a great-grandmother) gave me this recipe for no-flour peanut butter cookies about 15 years ago, I was skeptical, because it calls for only three ingredients (and no flour). But since then I’ve never had a failure, and I make them all the time! —Maggie Schimmel, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 21/32 Rosemary Citrus Sorbet 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

—Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah 22/32

pretty pastel dessert bursts with the fresh flavors of grapefruit, lime and rosemary. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah 22/32 Strawberry Banana Popsicles 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Banana Popsicles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You’ll love the hint of tropical flavor, thanks to the coconut milk. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 23/32 Grape and Berry Crumble 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME

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