Traditionally sweets go hand in hand with Valentine’s Day — and living on a gluten-free diet should be no different. With a little love and effort you can create amazing gluten-free desserts that even a sophisticated pastry chef would be impressed with. Really….it’s true! Once you overcome the hurdle of thinking that it can’t be done…you’ll be amazed at the impressive desserts that can be made gluten-free. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to roll up your sleeves and create a beautiful, decadent treat that will certainly seduce his or her sweetheart!

This month we have several amazing desserts perfect for Valentine’s Day. We’ve included the difficulty rating so you can pick a recipe that best suits your culinary abilities.

Truffle Ice Hearts — A delicious, buttery heart-shaped cookie coated with a decadent chocolate sauce. Medium

Infused Chocolate Dipped Strawberries — It’s hard to go wrong with chocolate dipped strawberries. Take it one step further and inject the strawberries with a mouthwatering crème anglais. Medium

Chocolate Coffee Mousse — By far the best chocolate mousse we’ve tasted. Light and smooth but full of intense chocolate flavor with just a hint of coffee. Involved

Chocolate Glazed Pears — Elegant in presentation and mouthwatering in taste. If you want a show-stopper for your dessert this is the dessert for you and your loved one. Medium

Chocolate Coffee Mousse

Chocolate Glazed Nut Mousse Cake — A rich chocolate shortbread crust topped with a light and airy chocolate cashew mousse and finished with a chocolate ganache glaze….perfect for the die-hard chocolate lover! Medium

Crème Brulee — A classic favorite. What makes this crème brulee so special is the vanilla bean! Check it out. Medium

Champagne Ice Cream in Chocolate Cups

Warm Berry Gratin — How can you miss with fresh berries and cream? This is simply divine and perfect for those who do not prefer chocolate. Medium

Champagne Ice Cream in Chocolate Cups — The perfect impressive dessert for Valentine’s Day if you are up to the challenge. Though not really difficult in parts, it does take some steps to make….but soooo worth the effort. Involved.

Glutenfreeda’s Real Cookies — Perfect for Valentine’s Day and oh so EASY!!! Choose from 4 delicious flavors:

• Chip Chip Hooray - "Real" chocolate chip cookies, just like Mom used to bake!
• Peanut Envy — The pea-nuttiest cookies ever!
• Peanut, Paul & Mary - The perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips!
• Chocolate Minty Python - Crunchy, dark chocolate cookies with a hissssss of mint!

You can purchase these delicious GFCF cookies at stores along the west coast or on-line at www.glutenfreeda.com.

Crème Brulee

For our Casein Free Romantics:

Chocolate Mocha Pudding — A heavenly pudding without any gluten or casein. A perfect ending to a simple or extravagant meal. Medium

Crème Brulee — One bite and you will not believe that this is truly GFCF. Just as creamy and delicious as the traditional crème brulee. Medium

Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies — Delicious brownies with a touch of casein free cream cheese. Simply divine. Easy

Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting — Yummy, rich chocolate cupcakes topped with a sweet CF cream cheese frosting. Easy

Glutenfreeda’s Real Cookies — Peanut, Paul & Mary (The perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips!). Perfect for Valentine’s Day and oh so EASY!!!! You can purchase these delicious GFCF cookies at stores along the west coast or on-line at www.glutenfreeda.com.

-Glutenfreeda