Are you looking for delicious gluten free Mexican desserts? If you're looking for sweet and flavorful treats that won't leave you feeling deprived, then you've come to the right place. Whether you're following a gluten-free lifestyle or just looking for something a little different, these Mexican desserts are sure to please.
Strawberry Empanadas
These Strawberry Empanadas are a sweet and delicious way to add a Mexican flair to your next dessert. With a light and flaky pastry crust and a sweet and tart filling, these empanadas are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients:
- 1 package of gluten free pastry dough
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out the pastry dough and cut into 4-inch circles.
- Place a spoonful of the strawberry mixture into the center of each circle.
- Fold the circles in half and crimp the edges closed with a fork.
- Brush the top of each empanada with the beaten egg.
- Place the empanadas on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
These Strawberry Empanadas are a delicious and easy way to take your next dessert to the next level. The flaky pastry crust and sweet and tart filling will have everyone reaching for seconds. Enjoy!
Tres Leches Cake
This traditional Mexican Tres Leches Cake is the perfect way to end a meal. With its light and fluffy texture, and its creamy and sweet topping, this cake is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the egg whites until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine coconut milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and salt.
- Once the cake is done baking, pour the milk mixture over the cake and allow to cool completely.
- Serve chilled.
This traditional Mexican Tres Leches Cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its light and fluffy texture and sweet and creamy topping, this cake is sure to please. Enjoy!
