Gluten-Free Summer Desserts: Fresh, Light and Safe

Summer has arrived and with it the desire for fresh, light and delicious desserts that do not require long baking. For those who follow a gluten-free diet, summer pastry can be an opportunity to experiment with simple but effective recipes, using fresh seasonal ingredients combined with certified gluten-free products.

Why Choose No-Bake Desserts in Summer

No-bake summer desserts offer numerous benefits:

• They do not require the use of the oven, avoiding overheating the house on the hottest days
• They are generally lighter and fresher, perfect after a summer meal.
• They allow you to enhance seasonal fruit at its maximum freshness.
• They lend themselves to advance preparation, ideal for dinners with friends or summer events

The essential ingredients to keep in the pantry

To always be ready to prepare a gluten-free summer dessert, here are the basic ingredients to always have available:

• Gluten-free dry biscuits : perfect for cheesecake bases, crumbles and crumbles
• Rice flour : light and versatile for cold creams and doughs
• Gluten-free cocoa : for ganache, mousse and decorations
• Pudding and custard mixes : quick solutions for last-minute desserts

All these products are available in our shop with gluten-free certification, guaranteeing safety and taste.

3 Gluten-Free Summer Desserts You Should Try Right Now

1. Cold cheesecake with berries

A fresh and colorful cheesecake, perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients for the base:

• 250g of gluten-free dry biscuits
• 100g melted butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Ingredients for the cream:

• 500g spreadable cheese
• 200ml fresh cream
• 120g icing sugar
• Juice of half a lemon
• 10g gluten-free gelatine sheets
• 300g mixed berries
• 3 tablespoons gluten-free berry jam

Preparation:

• Finely crush the gluten-free biscuits and mix them with the melted butter.
• Press the mixture into a springform pan and leave to rest in the refrigerator.
• Soften the gelatine in cold water, then dissolve it in a little warm cream.
• Whip the cheese with the icing sugar and lemon juice, then add the semi-whipped cream.
• Add the dissolved gelatine and mix gently.
• Pour the cream onto the biscuit base and leave to set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
• Before serving, garnish with fresh berries and a light glaze made with diluted jam.

2. Strawberry Tiramisu

A summer version of the classic tiramisu, light and fragrant.

Ingredients:

• 300g of gluten-free ladyfingers
• 500g of mascarpone
• 4 fresh eggs (to be pasteurized for food safety)
• 120g sugar
• 300g fresh strawberries
• 100ml orange juice
• Mint leaves for decoration

Preparation:

• Wash and cut half of the strawberries into pieces, blend them to obtain a puree.
• Mix the puree with the orange juice to obtain the liquid in which to soak the ladyfingers.
• Separate the yolks from the egg whites and beat the yolks with the sugar until the mixture is light and frothy.
• Add the mascarpone and mix gently.
• Whip the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the mascarpone mixture using bottom-up movements.
• In a baking dish, alternate layers of ladyfingers soaked in strawberry juice and mascarpone cream.
• Decorate the surface with the remaining fresh strawberries cut into slices and mint leaves.
• Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.

3. White chocolate and raspberry mousse glasses

Elegant and easy to prepare, these glasses are perfect for a summer dinner.

Ingredients:

• 200g gluten-free white chocolate
• 300ml fresh cream
• 3 sheets of gluten-free gelatin
• 150g fresh raspberries
• 40g icing sugar
• 50g of crumbled gluten-free biscuits
• White chocolate chips for decoration

Preparation:

• Soak the gelatine in cold water.
• Heat 100ml of cream, remove from the heat and melt the chopped white chocolate in it.
• Squeeze the gelatine and dissolve it in the still hot mixture.
• Whip the remaining cream and gently fold it into the cooled chocolate mixture.
• In individual glasses, create a layer of crushed biscuits on the bottom.
• Add a layer of white chocolate mousse.
• Blend half of the raspberries with the icing sugar and filter to remove the seeds.
• Pour the raspberry sauce over the mousse and garnish with whole raspberries and chocolate chips.
• Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

These are our suggestions for perfect gluten-free desserts! What do you think? Let us know your favorite sweet summer recipes!