Easy Dairy Free Shortcake Recipe (gluten free, vegan)
This dairy free shortcake recipe is the perfect summer dessert or easy afternoon sweet treat. This delicious dessert uses simple ingredients, most of which you can easily find at your local grocery store. Traditional strawberry shortcake usually uses fresh strawberries but this recipe puts a spin on the classic dessert and uses fresh peaches. Plus, by using pre-made gluten-free sweet rolls, you can save precious time in the kitchen without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick afternoon pick-me-up, this dairy free shortcake is packed with flavor and comes together in just 15 minutes.This shortcake is gluten free, vegan and dairy free.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 gluten-free sweet rolls
- 2 peaches sliced
- 1 1/2 cups vegan coconut cool whip
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- Water or plant-based milk for thinning
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Slice the peaches into 1/4-inch strips.
- Combine peaches, water, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon in a pan.
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until peaches are softened but not mushy.
- Cut the sweet rolls in half horizontally, creating two halves per roll.
- Place one roll bottom on a plate.
- Top with a scoop of vegan cool whip.
- Add the softened peaches over the cool whip.
- Add the top of the roll.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, maple syrup, and enough water or plant-based milk until the desired consistency is reached for drizzling.
- Drizzle the icing over the top of each assembled shortcake.
- Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon for garnish.
- Enjoy your delicious dairy-free peach shortcake!