Other Desserts

Fresh fruit has always been a favorite choice for dessert. Many of the recipes in this chapter show how I incorporate seasonal fruits into my gluten-free lifestyle. For example, crisps make regular appearances in my kitchen. I comb the local farmers’ market to find the freshest fruits for them, top the crisps with a mixture of oats, quinoa flakes, cornmeal, or nuts, along with butter and fragrant spices; then bake them until warm and crunchy. Meringues, too, are a great way to show off seasonal fruits, and I often form them into large pavlovas or individual nests, then I layer on whipped cream or citrus curd and fresh berries or other fruits for a light but elegant dessert. Meringues are also the perfect gluten-free base for decadent ice cream sandwiches.