Contents:

• Ingredients
• Step-by-step preparation

Karpatka is a classic Polish dessert – a delicate choux pastry with an airy vanilla cream. But what if you avoid gluten? The good news: Gluten-free Karpatka is entirely possible! And it's just as delicious and light as the traditional version. Only a few simple changes to the recipe are needed.

In this article, we will show you step by step how to prepare the perfect gluten-free Karpatka that will delight the whole family.

Ingredients

Choux pastry:

• 1 glass of water
• 100 g butter
• a pinch of salt
• 1 cup of gluten-free flour mix (e.g. rice flour , potato starch , corn flour )
• 4 eggs

Vanilla cream:

• 500 ml milk (you can also use a plant-based drink – e.g. almond or rice milk )
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons of potato starch
• 2 tablespoons of rice flour
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar (or vanilla paste)
• 100 g butter
• 3–4 tablespoons of raw cane sugar or erythritol

Step-by-step preparation

1. Prepare the dough

1. In a pot, bring water with butter and a pinch of salt to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and add the gluten-free flour while stirring vigorously until the mixture becomes smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
3. Set aside to cool.
4. Then add one egg each time and stir thoroughly each time.
5. Divide the dough into two equal parts.
6. Place one portion on baking paper and bake at 200 °C for about 20–25 minutes (until golden brown).
7. Proceed in the same way with the second half of the dough.

2. Vanilla cream

1. Bring sugar and vanilla to a boil in 400 ml of milk.
2. In the remaining 100 ml, mix egg yolk and flour (potato and rice flour).
3. Pour the mixture into the hot milk and cook over low heat until it thickens.
4. Set aside to cool.
5. Beat the soft butter with a mixer until fluffy and gradually add the cooled pudding until a smooth, airy cream forms.

3. Assembling the Karpatka

1. Spread the first cake with the vanilla cream.
2. Cover with the second one, press lightly.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours (preferably overnight).
4. Xylitol- or sprinkle with erythritol powdered sugar.

Tips from Biogo

• To make the cake even fluffier, you can add a teaspoon of gluten-free baking powder .
• If you avoid dairy products, prepare the cream with plant-based milk and vegan margarine .
• In the Biogo.de Shop you'll find all the ingredients – from gluten-free flour to healthy sweeteners and natural vanilla .

This gluten-free Karpatka cake is a perfect example of how classic Polish desserts can be made healthier – without compromising on taste. The delicate dough, light cream, and a hint of vanilla ensure that no one notices the difference.

Enjoy your meal!