Gluten Free Cheddar Apple Pudding is a comforting dessert that marries the savory notes of cheddar with sweet, tender apples. It’s the perfect treat for any occasion where you want to impress without the gluten.


When preparing the dish, consider using a high-quality gluten free bread mix to ensure the best texture. If you’re looking to cut down on sugar, the extra sugar can be adjusted or replaced with a sweetener of your choice. For those with dairy allergies, vegan butter and a dairy-free cheese alternative can be great substitutions, though they may alter the final flavor profile a bit.
Pudding & Mousse
Gluten Free Cheddar Apple Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free bread mix
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 750 g cooking apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar, extra
- 1/2 cup seeded raisins
- 1 cup finely grated mild cheddar cheese
- cream, for serving, if desired
Instructions
- Place 1 1/2 cups gluten free bread mix and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl. Mix in 1 egg and 3/4 cup milk lightly to form a dough. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.
- In a pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Sauté 750 g of peeled and sliced cooking apples in the butter until they are slightly softened but not completely cooked.
- Grease a 5-cup ovenproof dish with butter. Spread half of the dough mixture into the bottom of the dish.
- Layer half of the sautéed apples on top, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup extra sugar, 1 cup finely grated mild cheddar cheese, and all of the 1/2 cup seeded raisins.
- Spread the remaining dough mixture on top. Finish by sprinkling over the remaining apples, extra sugar, and cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted through the center of the pudding comes out clean.
- Serve with cream, if desired.
Part of our Homemade Pudding and Mousse Recipes collection — Part 2 of 4: