This is a pudding style cake that is strong with fresh root ginger. The pear version is more moist and the apple version is great for afternoon tea. We used coconut sugar in this recipe, but if you feel it’s too expensive, it would work with date syrup instead. The texture is lovely and satisfying and like a proper cake – it doesn’t taste gluten free at all! If you’re a ginger fiend like us, this is the cake for you….
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Almond milk custard
We know that custard is not really on the top of everyone’s list to make – but it definitely is worth it! Especially this almond milk dairy and gluten free version. It really enhances a crumble or fruit dessert – like our Rhubarb Tart! Quick and easy to make – get in the kitchen now!…
Rhubarb Tart
We’ve gone a wee bit more sophisticated with our rhubarb in this recipe – with great results. The ground almonds are delicious and help to keep the pastry base crisp on the bottom by soaking up the rhubarb juice. Serve warm or cold with our recipe for almond milk custard….
Stewed Rhubard with orange
A spring fruit that gives so much in terms of flavour and colour, it takes little effort to make rhubarb come alive (and become edible)! The addition of star anise, vanilla and orange was suggested by Roseanna (Laura’s cousin) and provides a delicate flavour that really balances well with rhubarb’s natural sharpness. This recipe isn’t super sweet, so feel free to add a little more honey or agave nectar if it’s too sharp for you. Delicious served as a breakfast with yoghurt or ice cream for a more unusual dessert. …
Chocolate Brownie
Gluten free, sugar free, dairy free and delicious! Who doesn’t like a chocolate brownie? This version has a major advantage of being healthy too. The icing is a nice addition but they’re also great without. You could also make leave these as a fudgey chocolate cake!…
Lemon Tart
This is a super quick lemon tart and makes our tasty lemon curd the star of the show! Lovely as a dessert or afternoon tea. You can make it extra special with a drizzle of melted chocolate across the top! (great combo)!…
Fruit Compote
This recipe relies on you having frozen fruit – it’s easy to get in most supermarkets if you don’t already have it stored in your freezer. We love this with yoghurt and our granola in the morning or served in the evening as a simple dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche. …
Chocolate Dates
We all sometimes have a moment when we’re cooking for people and can’t really be bothered to make dessert. This is an excellent way of getting out of making a fancy pudding – easy peasy and super speedy! It’s barely a recipe but it really is delish. Serve with coffee after dinner and your guests will be happy anyway!…
Prune Date Fig and Cherry Cake
A cake that’s perfect for tea time – or even as a gluten free alternative to Christmas cake! The cake is very moist and rich in fruit, so has a lovely flavour and is satisfyingly moreish . If using coconut oil you will detect a subtle coconut flavour, so if this isn’t to your taste you should opt for the butter or vegan marg if you want a dairy free version. …
Apple Tart
We’ve had this recipe requested on several occasions because the gluten free pastry is ‘better than normal pastry’! The shortcrust pastry is delicious, crisp and this makes a great tart for dessert or afternoon tea. Bramley apples are the best as the top layer retain their beautiful shape and the underneath go nice and pulpy….