"For this tiramisu, we have made an almond sponge instead of savoiardi biscuits, which happens to be gluten free. We've also swapped out the traditional Marsala with amaretto, an almond liqueur made in Saronno, northern Italy.” – Nino Zoccali
34 gluten-free desserts (because you should never miss out)
Coeliacs and non-gluten eaters alike rejoice! Here are some of our best gluten-free desserts sure to curve all sweet cravings.
Ricotta and roasted grape cheesecake
Basically a wine and cheeseboard in dessert form. You're welcome.
Carrot cake pop tarts
Half carrot cake, half pop tart, 100% tasty and completely gluten free.
Spiced carrot cake with ricotta icing
This healthy, tasty twist on the classic carrot cake is also gluten free, making it perfect for those with intolerances.
Prune and nut crostata
This Italian-inspired gluten-free tart is perfect for when expecting guests (or not, in which case, the more for you!).
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Mandarins
Amorette mandarins are seedless, easy to peel and have a nice balance of sweetness and tang.
Peach and pecan buckwheat pancake slice
Do you have a restrictive diet and need inspiration for how to make food more exciting again? Charlotte Binns McDonald has created a gluten-free buckwheat fruit slice that will make you very happy.
Chocolate and hazelnut cake with peanut butter icing
Rich peanut butter is the literal icing on the cake for this rich, fudgy chocolate and hazelnut number. Use to sandwich meringue shells for extra decoration.
Torta margherita (Daisy cake)
“This gluten-free, dairy-free sponge cake was first created some 200 years ago, back when dietary restrictions were the ones dictated by poverty." This is an edited extract from Simple Italian by Silvia Colloca, (Plum, $39.99). Available February 23. Photography by Rob Palmer.
Pumpkin bread
This bread is not only gluten-free but also a great way to increase your seed and nut intake.
Decadent gluten-free Black Forest brownie
Josue Lopez, award-winning chef of Brisbane's GOMA, has come up with the ultimate sweet treat with his decadent Black Forest dessert that draws inspiration from the classic cake and turns it into a modern favourite.
Gluten-free coconut and cherry brownie slice
Could this be the best brownie recipe ever? Matt Moran brings new Cherry Ripe-inspired ingredients together on his quest for the world's best brownie.
Vegan banana bread
A tropical take on the classic banana bread, this vegan version uses desiccated coconut and almond meal to create a lusciously sweet and nutty flavour. It’s also gluten free and egg free, making it perfect for anyone with a food allergy or intolerance. This recipe is an extract from Teresa Cutter's new cookbook, Healthy Baking - Cakes, Cookies + Raw ($69.95), available now.
Gluten-free blueberry clafoutis
Zoe Bingley-Pullin's easy-to-make, gluten-free alternative to the classic French clafoutis is a great lunch-time dessert.
Gluten-free jaffingtons
These gluten- and dairy-free almond cakes use the creaminess of boiled whole oranges instead of butter to keep them soft and decadent.
Vegan raspberry creme cakes
These cakes are vegan-friendly, gluten-free and completely guilt-free too. Healthy never tasted so good. This recipe is an extract from Teresa Cutter's new cookbook, Healthy Baking - Cakes, Cookies + Raw ($69.95), available now.