42 Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes

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42 Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes1/42 Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests will stand in line to kiss the cook when these treats are served! For a change of pace, try them with chunky peanut butter, too. —Canada60, Tasteofhome.com Community 2/42 Flourless Chocolate Torte 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s

the perfect dessert for chocoholics—like me!

the perfect dessert for chocoholics—like me! I bake this melt-in-your-mouth torte all the time for special occasions. For an elegant finish, dust it with confectioners’ sugar. —Kayla Albrecht, Freeport, Illinois 3/42 Frozen Yogurt 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s so simple and easy to make your own frozen Greek yogurt, you might even want to get the kids in on the fun. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 4/42 Tangerine Chocolate Semifreddo Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI

This comforting crumble has a beautiful caramel apple flavor

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. For an elegant presentation on special occasions, top each serving with whipped cream, a tangerine section and baking cocoa. —Claire Cruce, Atlanta, Georgia 5/42 Gluten-Free Apple Crumble Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This comforting crumble has a beautiful caramel apple flavor

that was a big hit with our taste testers!

that was a big hit with our taste testers! It’s a home run when you need an easy gluten-free option for dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 6/42 Custard 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever a friend or relative was ailing, my mother-in-law would bake this fresh custard recipe and take it along when she visited. Because she took folks this special treat so often, our family began calling it get-well custard! —Ruth Van Dyke, Traverse City, Michigan

7/42 Cool Strawberry Cream 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fruity, luscious dessert makes a wonderful ending to a special dinner. When fresh strawberries are not available, substitute two packages frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed and drained, for the fresh. —Joyce Cooper, Mount Forest, Ontario 8/42 Gluten-Free Granola Bar Recipe 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With two busy boys who would rather move around than sit and

The wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas

eat, I needed a gluten-free, hearty, hand-held treat that could double as a quick breakfast, brunch, lunch or snack. This is a favorite of theirs, and I can change it up to accommodate ingredients I have on hand. —Susan James, Cokato, Minnesota 9/42 Blueberry Ice Cream 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 1-3/4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a Girl Guide meeting,

it was well received

it was well received. Even today, our 10 children, 19 grandkids and 4 great-grandchildren think it tastes great. —Alma Mosher, Mohannes, New Brunswick 10/42 Microwave Fudge 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings about 2-1/3 pounds (81 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’re moments away from a pan of creamy fudge. Just microwave, stir and spread. This easy homemade fudge recipe is the best. —Sue Tucker, Edgemoor, South Carolina 11/42 Berry Rhubarb Fool 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go

This is a modified, quicker version I created

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A “fool” is a British dessert that’s usually made with custard. This is a modified, quicker version I created. My kids love it because it doesn’t taste like rhubarb—so I guess it’s well named! —Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado 12/42 Grilled Honey-Balsamic Glazed Fruit 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings (1/2 cup glaze) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One summer my mother-in-law made us grilled peaches basted with a sweet and tangy sauce. These are so good I’m always tempted to

eat the whole batch

eat the whole batch. —Kristin Van Dyken, West Richland, Washington 13/42 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my blog, utry.it, went nuts when I posted that idea.—Amy Tong, Anaheim, California 14/42 Gluten-Free Brownies Test Kitchen Approved Easy Gluten-Free Brownies Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After learning that six people in my family had to have gluten-free products, I had the energy to create a brownie recipe they could enjoy. The cost of this recipe is about a quarter of a ready-mix box of gluten-free brownies. You can decorate them with colorful sprinkles or more miniature chocolate chips before baking. —Clair Dax, Two Rivers, Wisconsin 15/42 Chunky Banana Cream Freeze 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings (3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Until this!

Creator: Everyone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn’t make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet banana-almond flavor and chunky texture, this appealing banana peanut butter “ice cream” is a crowd-pleaser. People who ask me for the recipe can’t believe how easy it is to make. —Kristen Bloom, Okinawa, Japan 16/42 Chocolate-Dipped Apple Rings 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These apple treats are a staple in my Christmas goody packages. Sometimes I add an 1/8 teaspoon

of cayenne to the cinnamon mixture for a little extra kick

of cayenne to the cinnamon mixture for a little extra kick. —Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington 17/42 Caramel Creme Brulee 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Creme Brulee Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe comes out perfect every time and it’s always a crowd-pleaser! A torch works best to get the sugar caramelized while keeping the rest of the custard cool. You may want to use more sugar to create a thicker, more even crust on top. —Jenna Fleming, Lowville, New York 18/42 Aunt Rose’s

Every year, you’ll find me at our county fair, entering a different contest

Fantastic Butter Toffee 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butter Toffee Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 32 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I don’t live in the country, but I love everything about it—especially good old-fashioned home cooking! Every year, you’ll find me at our county fair, entering a different contest. This easy toffee recipe is a family favorite. —Kathy Dorman, Snover, Michigan 19/42 Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings

What dessert could be better?

(about 1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, luscious ice cream will remind you of the signature treat served at church ice cream socials. What dessert could be better? —Esther Johnson, Merrill, Wisconsin—Esther Johnson, Merrill, Wisconsin 20/42 Slow-Cooker Baked Apples Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Baked Apples Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coming home to this irresistible dessert on a dreary day is just wonderful; it’s slow-cooker easy. — Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky 21/42 Chili-Lime Grilled Pineapple 1 Review Test

It’s great for dessert and even as a side dish with ham or pork chops

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love grilled pineapple. This recipe combines the fruit’s natural sweetness with the tart and spicy flavors of lime and chili powder. It’s great for dessert and even as a side dish with ham or pork chops. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico 22/42 Chocolate-Covered Pomegranate Seeds 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 2 dozen (about 1 pound) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I dunk pomegranate seeds in chocolate to get these easy little treats friends

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