Top 5 Desserts Without Nuts

Desserts and Wine Selections to Make the End of the Meal Special - for People Who Cannot Have Nuts in Their Diet

Cheese Cake

There are many types of cheese cake. I think this link is a good recipe. There are many ways to make it and you can find many options in cookbooks. Cheesecake is always a favorite with many people if it is done well and is light enough to finish a heavy meal, but substantial enough to be eaten the next day with a coffee. After dinner I feel it goes very well with a creamy liqueur, such as an Irish Cream like Baileys.

Bread and Butter Pudding

An old style desert which is making a comeback recently. This link has a good version in the classic style, but you can jazz it up and experiment however you like. You can add raisins, chocolate chips, rum or any other liquor. It goes very well with an aged cognac. This will bring out the richness in the bready custard and the sweet raisins will match the cognac perfectly.

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse is another classic. The rich chocolate mixture can be combined with anything. This link is a great way to start, but you can have it with many different indulgences. The best combination with any chocolate dish is port. I would prefer a vintage, however you can also use ruby to get the dry contrast with the sweet chocolate.

Crepe Suzette

Crepes are very versatile and you can have many variations, however Crepe Suzette is probably the most famous. It is not as difficult as it may look when you have it prepared for you at a restaurant. This link has a great simple way to make it. To go with this a nice Eiswien or if you have a budget any sweet white wine will bring out the fruit and delicate crepe tastes.

Caramelized Banana

The secret to this is getting bananas that are almost black, this will bring out the fruity sweetness of the banana. This link shows how simple it can be. With some custard or ice cream it is an easy and tasty finish to a meal. This will go perfectly with a quality rum straight, or a rum liqueur such as Shango