Desserts

Kakanin: Gluten Free Filipino Desserts

Kakanin is an umbrella term for gluten free Filipino desserts made from sticky rice and coconut. Historically, kakanin were used as a special offering to the gods.

Pavlova

Pavlova

Pavlova is a gluten free dessert made primarily of egg whites and sugar. It’s traditionally served with whipped cream and fruit.

Kakigori

Kakigori

Kakigori is a gluten free shaved ice dessert that originated in Japan in the early 11th century. It was only available to the very wealthy at that..

Halo-halo

Halo-halo

Halo-halo is a Filipino dessert that is naturally gluten free. This is a very popular dessert in the Philippines with a base of shaved ice and various..

Khanom Buang

Khanom Buang

Khanom Buang (ขนมเบื้อง), also spelled khanom bueang, is a snack in Thailand that’s been popular for hundreds of years. This thin, crispy crepe..

Mochi

Mochi

Mochi (餅, もち) is a Japanese snack made from glutinous rice. It’s gluten free and vegan. It’s especially popular as a New Year’s..

Pignoli

Pignoli

Pignoli means ‘pine nut’ in Italian, but it also refers to a gluten free cookie made from pine nuts and almond flour.