What Are Some Fun Gluten-Free Dessert Options for a Wedding?
Q: I love the new wedding section of Apartment Therapy; it has great articles I have come to trust and send to those involved in my own wedding this fall. One question still lingers: What are some fun gluten-free dessert options for a wedding?
Sent by Liz
I have several family members with severe autoimmune diseases that make any consumption of gluten a disaster. I want a traditional wedding cake for myself (playing the bride card), but what are ideas for others? All I have found is an ice cream bar or a meringue dessert of some sort.
Editor: Liz, I am happy to report you have plenty of options for dessert to serve to your gluten-free guests. I would gravitate towards desserts that are naturally gluten-free or can easily be made gluten-free. Immediately desserts of the rich and creamy nature come to mind. The perennial classic of crème brûlée might seem a little a blasé from time to time, but it’s a menu mainstay for a reason: it’s simple, elegant, and undeniably delicious. Panna cotta, for all the same reasons, is a great option as well. The nice thing about both these desserts is you can flavor them to match or complement your cake. There’s also cheesecake, which when made with gluten-free crust is a great option, and pavlova, which brings the drama when built into layers and piled high with whipped cream and fruit.
If you’re a fan of chocolate, I can’t say enough about this decadent flourless chocolate cake.
Kitchn readers, do you have any suggestions for Liz on gluten-free dessert options for her wedding?