Celebrate the holiday season with mouthwatering desserts that are naturally gluten free. By sticking to treats made with bold flavors and holiday spices you'll satisfy everyone's sweet tooth without resorting to making gluten-free versions of traditional desserts (which, let's face it, never taste quite the same as the original). Below you'll find decadent holiday desserts made with red wine, champagne, chocolate and meringue designed to tickle your palate. Here's what to make:
POACHED PEARS IN A SPICED RED WINE SAUCE
Looking for an elegant holiday dessert that is naturally gluten free? Make poached pears! These are simmered in red wine which is later reduced and served with walnuts.
CHAMPAGNE SORBET
Toast to the holidays with these sparkling pops you can prepare without an ice cream maker. Now you can sip your bubbly and enjoy it for dessert.
MERINGUE WITH GANACHE
Gluten-free holiday desserts don't get fancier than this luxurious meringue topped with passion fruit ganache. It's a stellar recipe from Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia restaurant in Milan.
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WITH STAR ANISE
Star anise adds an exotic touch to these melt-in-your mouth chocolate truffles. They are perfect treat for the chocoholics in your life.
HOLIDAY DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
Here's a super easy holiday dessert that may be served warm, at room temperature or chilled. It great alone or as a topping for ice cream.
