Okay, so I’ve been totally obsessed with trying out gluten-free baking lately, especially with fall right around the corner. You know, the season of pumpkin spice everything and cozy apple treats. I wanted to see if I could make some yummy fall desserts that everyone could enjoy, even my friends who can’t eat gluten.
First, I had to get all my gluten-free ingredients. This took some doing. I hit up a couple of different stores to find everything I needed. Gluten-free flour blends, specialty stuff like xanthan gum, not to mention all the usual suspects like sugar, spices, and lots of pumpkin puree.
I started by doing a lot of searching on the Internet, and found that a lot of people were sharing gluten-free baking recipes. After comparing them, I chose the most popular ones. I decided to go with the classics first. A warm rice pudding is an absolute must. I found a recipe that used leftover cooked rice, which was perfect because I always make too much rice. It’s pretty simple: you just simmer the rice with milk, sugar, and some spices until it gets all creamy and delicious. It’s like a warm hug in a bowl. I made a batch and it was gone in a day, so I made a second and it was just as good.
- leftover cooked rice
- milk
- sugar
- spices
I also wanted to tackle something a bit more fancy. I found this recipe for a frozen pumpkin dessert that’s supposed to be even better than pumpkin pie. It’s got a gluten-free cookie crust, and then a creamy pumpkin ice cream filling. It does take some time because you have to freeze it and let it set, but let me tell you, it was worth the wait. It was so smooth and flavorful.
Experimenting with Flavors
After those successes, I got a little more adventurous. I started playing around with different flavors and ingredients. I found some good gluten-free ice cream, including Cherry Garcia, Chunky Monkey, and Phish Food. I found another ice cream flavor, which is Gooey Butter Cake. Those flavors were great. I mean, who doesn’t love ice cream?
The whole process was a blast. It was a bit challenging at times, like figuring out the right flour blends and getting the textures just right. But honestly, it was so satisfying to see everything come together. And the best part? Sharing all these treats with my friends and seeing how much they loved them.
So yeah, that’s my gluten-free fall dessert adventure. I’m definitely going to keep experimenting, especially with those gluten-free ice creams. They’re a game changer!
