Gluten-Free Berry Dessert

An exquisite dessert that marries the vibrancy of fresh berries with the rich, comforting embrace of a homemade pastry. A succulent medley of red and black berries harmonizes with a soft, buttery biscuit crust, offering a refined balance of tart and sweet notes in every bite. This elegant creation is perfect for sophisticated entertaining or as a heartwarming family indulgence.

Prep: 20 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:6

1Heat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Lightly grease a 23 cm baking pan with butter or neutral oil and set aside.
2In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, xanthan powder, salt and cinnamon.
3Transfer about 3 tablespoons of the small mixture to a small bowl, add the red berries and mix to coat. Set aside.
4In the large bowl, add the black berries to the remaining dry mixture and mix gently to coat.
5Spread the black berry mixture evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle the rest of the dry mixture on top.
6Sprinkle the red berries on the black berries and set the pan aside.
7In another bowl, whisk together the flour mixture, xanthan powder, baking soda powder, salt and sugar.
8Add the slices of cold butter and mix to coat. If there are thick slices, flatten them with floured fingers.
9Make a hole in the center and add the sour milk. Mix gently until a soft and moist dough is formed.
10If the mixture is hot, cool it briefly in the refrigerator.
11Using an ice cream scoop, place 6 equal spoons of the dough over the fruit mixture, focusing on the center.
12Bake for 20 minutes at 190°C, then reduce the temperature to 175°C and bake for another 20 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted into the biscuit comes out clean.
13Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before serving hot.

Ingredients

1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons xanthan gum or fine white rice flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1.5 pounds fresh blackberries
6 ounces fresh red berries
1.5 cups gluten-free flour blend
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Nutrition

Calories: 86
Protein: 3.5g
Carbs: 13.8g

Recommended Equipment & Products

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Gluten-free xanthan gum
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Certified gluten-free flour blend
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Chef tips

Substitute berries with seasonal fruits. Yogurt can replace sour milk.

Culinary reasoning

An exquisite dessert that marries the vibrancy of fresh berries with the rich, comforting embrace of a homemade pastry. A succulent medley of red and black berries harmonizes with a soft, buttery biscuit crust, offering a refined balance of tart and sweet notes in every bite. This elegant creation is perfect for sophisticated entertaining or as a heartwarming family indulgence.

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