Gluten-Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Rice Cake
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Enjoy this vibrant gluten-free rice cake, topped with a luscious blend of sweet strawberries and tangy cream cheese. Its crisp rice base offers a satisfying crunch, perfectly complementing the creamy, fruity topping for a delightful snack.
At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including gluten-free rice cakes, cream cheese, maple syrup — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Rice Cake: When preparing this snacks recipe, ensure all packaged ingredients, especially cream cheese and any blended spices or extracts, are certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination. Always use clean utensils and preparation surfaces when handling gluten-free foods In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Rice Cake: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by using certified gluten-free rice cakes and other naturally gluten-free ingredients. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 4 sheets gluten-free rice cakes
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well-combined, with no lumps remaining.
- 2
Gently fold in the sliced fresh strawberries and chopped mint leaves, if using. Stir just until the strawberries are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to mash them too much.
- 3
Lay out the four gluten-free rice cakes on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the strawberry cream cheese mixture generously over each rice cake, ensuring good coverage from edge to edge.
- 4
Arrange the prepared rice cakes on a serving platter. For best results, chill them in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to allow the topping to set slightly before serving.
- 5
Serve these delightful strawberry cream cheese rice cakes immediately for a refreshing snack, or cover and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Tips & Notes
- Don't over-mix once cream cheese is incorporated or the texture can turn gummy.
- Let cooked rice rest, covered and off the heat, for 5–10 minutes for fluffier grains.
- Grade B (now labeled 'Grade A Dark') maple syrup has the most intense flavor for cooking.
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