Irish Fifteens: A No-Bake Gluten-Free Dessert
These Irish Fifteens are a delightful no-bake gluten-free dessert that is easy to make (and even easier to eat). This recipe is an open invitation to celebrate the joy of whimsy, showcasing how a few well-chosen ingredients can lead to stunning results. Ideal for those moments when the oven feels like one task too many, Irish Fifteens require nothing more than a bit of mixing, rolling, and a patience-testing chill in the fridge. For those who prefer to cook with weight instead of cups - click the button below to toggle to metric.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 6.3 ounce package gluten-free vanilla wafers crushed into fine crumbs using a food processor
- 1/2 cup colored mini marshmallows
- 15 maraschino cherries drained
- 1 cup blanched, slivered almonds toasted and chopped
- 4-5 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- Desiccated coconut for rolling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, throw in your gluten-free vanilla wafer crumbs, the colored marshmallows, the cherries, and the blanched, slivered almonds.
- Pour in 4 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, stirring well until the mixture resembles a sticky dough. Add a touch more if it seems too dry and crumbly.
- Take a moment to admire your handiwork (at this point it tastes better than it looks), then, with slightly greased hands (because sticky), shape the mixture into a log.
- Roll this masterpiece in desiccated coconut, ensuring it’s elegantly coated in a snowy embrace.
- Wrap your creation in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or until it’s firm enough to slice into discs of pure joy.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 2cookiesCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.2mg
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