Gluten-Free Vegan Gizzada

Step 1

In a large bowl, add all-purpose flour, baking powder, cassava flour, and pink Himalayan salt and mix well.

Step 2

Dice the cold vegan butter into small pieces and add in the bowl with dry ingredients. Mix well until everything is well combined. At this point, the mixture should look like breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Pour in half a cup of water at room temperature. Start combining the ingredients gently using a fork.

Step 4

Once the dough starts to form, use hands to knead the dough and give it a shape.

Step 5

Cover the dough with cling film and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

Step 6

In a bowl, add grated coconut, organic cane sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon powder, salt, and water and mix well.

Step 7

Let it sit for about 30 minutes until the sugar is dissolved. Also, stir in between.

Step 8

Shift the dough onto a floured fork station and, with the help of a rolling pin, roll the dough so that it is ¼ inches thick.

Step 9

With the help of a cookie cutter, cut circles.

Step 10

Discard the remaining dough and pinch the circles from every side to form a star-like shape in such a way that the sides for a small wall to hold the filling inside.

Step 11

Prick the base using a fork.

Step 12

Place the pastry dough on a parchment-lined baking tray and place the baking tray in a pre-heated oven at 350-degree F for 5 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the tray from the oven and fill in a tablespoon of coconut filling.

Step 14

Once all cups are filled, place the baking tray back into the oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the crust gets a nice golden-brown color.

Step 15

Remove the tray from the oven and let the pastry cool down. Enjoy!

Step 16

Try this delicious Jamaican dessert at home and indulge in the unique flavor and texture of this dish. Serve it on your next friend and family get-together and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.