Gluten-Free Crispy Paleo Dome Pastries
These unique dome-shaped pastries combine cassava and tigernut flours for a naturally grain-free treat with delightful texture. Infused with orange juice, coconut, and sweet wine, they offer complex flavors from dried apricots and candied orange zest. The distinctive dome shape creates an appealing presentation, while the cassava flour base provides satisfying crunch. Perfect for those following paleo diets or anyone seeking an interesting alternative to traditional pastries. The chocolate drizzle adds an elegant finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups cassava flourrice flour1:1gluten-free
equal substitution
- ⅓ cups tigernut flouralmond meal1:1nutadds tree_nuts
provides similar texture and nutrition
- 3 ¼ tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ⅛ cups coconut milk
- 1 ½ oz orange juice, freshly squeezed
- ⅝ oz sweet dessert wine, like Moscatoapple juice1:1alcohol-free
reduces alcohol content
- 3 dried apricots, chopped
- ½ oz candied orange zest, finely chopped
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- dark chocolate, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 2
Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well
- 3
Add in all wet ingredients and knead well with your hands
- 4
Fill a small ladle or circular tablespoon measurer with dough and press down with your fingers
- 5
Flip the filled measurer upside down over a parchment-lined baking tray to create dome shapes
- 6
Bake for 30 minutes
- 7
Let cool in the oven with door slightly open
- 8
Melt dark chocolate in a small pan and drizzle over cooled pastries
- 9
Let chocolate harden before serving
Tips
Press dough firmly into the ladle or measurer to ensure clean dome shapes that hold together during baking.
Cooling in the oven with door ajar prevents sudden temperature changes that could crack the delicate pastries.
Let chocolate fully harden before storing to prevent smudging and maintain the elegant drizzled appearance.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Can be made 1 day ahead; add chocolate drizzle just before serving
Best served at room temperature to appreciate the crispy texture
Common Mistakes
Don't skip pressing dough firmly in molds to avoid crumbling during baking
Avoid opening oven door frequently during baking to prevent temperature fluctuations
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these without the wine?
Yes, replace the sweet wine with equal amount of apple juice or additional orange juice for similar moisture content.
What if I don't have tigernut flour?
Almond meal works perfectly as a substitute in equal amounts, providing similar texture and nutty flavor to the pastries.
How long do these keep?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, though they're crispiest within the first day.