66 Amazing Gluten-Free Desserts

Because gluten-free ≠ bad.

Finding dessert recipes that are gluten-free, delicious, and easy to make can be a challenge.

So we rounded up our absolute favorite gluten-free desserts that you can bookmark and save for later.

1. Nutella Soufflé

Alex Furuya / Via spoonuniversity.com

Just another excuse to eat Nutella. 

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2. Sangria Popsicles

Rafi Letzter / Via spoonuniversity.com

With an emphasis on the sangria, please. 

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3. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

Emily Hu / Via spoonuniversity.com

Avocado is so in right now. 

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4. Flourless Chocolate Cake

Justin Shannin / Via spoonuniversity.com

You want that cake, cake, cake, cake, etc. 

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5. Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mackenzie Barth / Via spoonuniversity.com

Seriously, can't get enough of this killer combo. 

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6. Peanut Butter "Freezer Fudge"

Caitlin Shoemaker / Via spoonuniversity.com

The simple life. 

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7. Ghirardelli Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Hunter Siegrist / Via spoonuniversity.com

Move over, Ghirardelli. We've got the real deal right here.

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8. DIY Mochi

cheekychicago.com / Via spoonuniversity.com

To complement that sushi takeout you just ate. 

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9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pops

Hannah Lin / Via spoonuniversity.com

This shit is bananas. 

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10. Cranberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark

Phoebe Melnick / Via spoonuniversity.com

Easy as one, two, three. 

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11. Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Amanda Shulman / Via spoonuniversity.com

So...I can eat all of them, right? 

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12. Extra-Easy Chocolate Truffles

Mimi Takano / Via spoonuniversity.com

Every day I'm trufflin'. 

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13. Easy Vegan Caramel Apples With Walnuts and Chocolate

Maggie Gorman / Via spoonuniversity.com

No longer just a fall treat. 

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14. Vegan Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Dish by Dish / Via dishbydish.net

Buttery and delicious.

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15. Dairy-Free Cinnamon Sugar Cookes

Veggie Inspired / Via veggieinspiredjourney.com

Did someone say "snickerdoodle"?

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16. Chocolate Coconut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Paleo Running Momma / Via paleorunningmomma.com

You don't even need an oven? Say less.

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17. Frosted Animal Cookies

Grain Changer / Via grainchanger.com

My 5-year-old self is happy. 

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18. Vegan Trail Mix Cookies

Beaming Baker / Via beamingbaker.com

Trail mix lovers, unite! 

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19. Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grain-Free)

Foraged Dish / Via forageddish.com

YUM. That is all. 

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20. Almond Butter Cookie S'mores Cups

Fit Mitten Kitchen / Via fitmittenkitchen.com

What could be better? 

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21. Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Cookies

Amy's Healthy Baking / Via amyshealthybaking.com

Stud these cookies with poppyseeds and you've got yourself a classic gone rogue. 

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22. Vegan Espresso Brownies

vanillaandbean.com

This recipe uses oat flour instead of wheat flour, but you can feel free to use your favorite gluten-free flour. 

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23. Perfect Angel Food Cake

meaningfuleats.com

Serve this cake with whipped cream and fresh berries for the ultimate fuss-free (and gluten-free!) dessert.

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24. Chocolate Swirl Meringue Cookies

bakersroyale.com

Crisp meringue cookies swirled with melted chocolate and Nutella — what could be better?

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25. Classic Apple Pie

lexiscleankitchen.com

A combination of almond flour and tapioca flour (also called tapioca starch) gives this crust an incredibly flaky texture and rich golden color.

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26. Flourless Belgian Chocolate Cake

theviewfromgreatisland.com

Serve this fudgy chocolate cake with ice cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or all by itself for a decadent, gluten-free dessert fit for a chocolate lover.

Get the recipe here.

27. Spiced Vanilla Pear Bread

mydiaryofus.com

This recipe uses coconut flour in place of standard all-purpose flour — which can be found in the baking aisle of most well-stocked grocery stores. (Just don't confuse it with shredded coconut, which is entirely different.)

Get the recipe here.

28. Molten Lava Cake

40aprons.com

The key to achieving a decadent molten center is undercooking the cakes just a tad. A minute too long and the centers will be more cakelike instead of melty.

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29. Red Velvet Cake (Grain-Free)

40aprons.com

This recipe uses half a cup of coconut oil in place of butter. To make sure the flavor isn't overwhelming, stick to using a refined coconut oil versus a virgin (unrefined) variety. The latter has a strong flavor that may overpower the subtle red velvet flavor.

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30. Classic Cheesecake

glutenfreeonashoestring.com

The crust of this cheesecake is made with gluten-free graham crackers, which can be found in the snack section of most grocery stores or easily ordered online.

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31. Lemon Pudding Cake

cottercrunch.com

This lemon cake has a puddinglike center that is so moist, it doesn't even need a frosting.

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32. Apple Blackberry Crisp

thetastybiteblog.com

This simple crisp recipe is super customizable. Don't like blackberries? Swap them out for any other berry. Apples not your thing? Double down on the berries and completely omit them.

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33. Baked Vegan Donuts

thebigmansworld.com

Instead of being fried, these donuts are baked in special donut-shaped pans — which can be purchased on Amazon for $13.99.

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34. Lemonade Cookies

Nicole Hunn / Via glutenfreeonashoestring.com

Lemony shortbread sandwich cookies with a tangy lemon filling. 

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35. Gluten-Free "Thin Mints"

Nicole Hunn / Via glutenfreeonashoestring.com

Are these the best cookies ever invented? Possibly. Chocolate-covered, snappy little chocolate mint cookies. 

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36. Gluten-Free "Samoas"

Nicole Hunn / Via glutenfreeonashoestring.com

If you think you don't like coconut, you'll still like these cookies. It's basically a scientific fact. 

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37. Gluten-Free "Tagalongs"

Nicole Hunn / Via glutenfreeonashoestring.com

Chocolate, peanut butter, and a crisp wafer WITHOUT gluten?! Yes. 

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38. Gluten-Free "Do-Si-Dos"

Nicole Hunn / Via glutenfreeonashoestring.com

For those peanut butter lovers out there, what more could you honestly ask for? 

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39. Gluten-Free "Thanks-a-Lot" Cookies

Nicole Hunn / Via glutenfreeonashoestring.com

Thanks a lot for blessing our mouths with such a wonderful taste: shortbread sweetness with a hint of fudge. 

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40. Zebra Cake

The Loopy Whisk / Via theloopywhisk.com

Black and white and a true delight.

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41. Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs With Salted Caramel

Giraffes Can Bake / Via giraffescanbake.com

If you didn't think cookie dough could get better, think again. 

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42. Skillet Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Joy Food Sunshine / Via joyfoodsunshine.com

This takes a skillet cookie to a whole new level.

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43. No-Bake Coconut Lime Fruit and Yogurt Tarts

Peas & Crayons / Via peasandcrayons.com

Fruit tarts are back in season.

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44. Salted Caramel Chocolate-Covered Potato Chip Sundaes

Half Baked Harvest / Via halfbakedharvest.com

Potato chips and chocolate? Say no more.

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45. Flourless Marshmallow Crunch Brownies

Yammie's Noshery / Via yammiesnoshery.com

No flour, no problem.

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46. Perfect S'mores Bars

What the Fork / Via whattheforkfoodblog.com

S'mores never go out of season.

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47. Cinnamon-Sugar Ice Cream

Helen Rosner / Via saveur.com

Cinnamon toast the frozen way.

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48. Grapefruit and Orange Olive Oil Cake

Helen Rosner / Via saveur.com

'Tis the season. 

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49. White Chocolate Cream Cheese Mousse

Todd Coleman / Via saveur.com

The mousse is loose.

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50. Ginger Molasses Cookies

Noah Fecks / Via saveur.com

Sweet, symmetrical delight.

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51. Blackberry Flummery

Farideh Sadeghin / Via saveur.com

Say "flummery" with a mouthful of flummery.

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52. Bibingka (Cassava Custard)

Todd Coleman / Via saveur.com

Cassava the sweet way.

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53. Honey-Roasted Apples With Calvados and Sesame

Farideh Sadeghin / Via saveur.com

Sesame, oh my.

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54. Sandesh (Bengali Milk Sweets)

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Sugar and (cardamom) spice and everything nice.

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55. Cinnamon Crumb Cake

Farideh Sadeghin / Via saveur.com

Oh, how sweet it is.

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56. Pastel Macarons

Helen Rosner / Via saveur.com

Holy macarony.

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57. Ricotta and Coffee Mousse

Helen Rosner / Via saveur.com

How about a little cream in your coffee mousse?

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58. Bananas Foster

Maxime Iattoni / Via saveur.com

Go bananas.

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59. Brûléed Italian Plums With Armagnac Custard

Farideh Sadeghin / Via saveur.com

Armagnac for dessert? Now, that's the spirit.

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60. Peppermint Caramels

Todd Coleman / Via saveur.com

What to do with leftover candy canes? Make these, of course! 

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61. Blackstrap Praline Ice Cream

Todd Coleman / Via saveur.com

This molasses delight requires a large spoon to indulge in.

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62. Onde-Onde (Pandan, Palm Sugar, and Coconut Dumplings)

James Oseland / Via saveur.com

And you thought your cat was a sweet dumpling.

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63. Rice Pudding With Lavender and Grated Bosc Pear

Farideh Sadeghin / Via saveur.com

Rice and lavender are a great ~pear~.

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64. North African Rosewater Marzipan Balls

Matt-Taylor Gross / Via saveur.com

Once you pop, you just can't stop.

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65. Walnut Carrot Cake With Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Todd Coleman / Via saveur.com

A new twist on an old cake.

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66. Baked Custard With Caramel Sauce (Leche Asada)

Matt Taylor-Gross / Via saveur.com

Downright flantastic.

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This article contains content previously curated by Rachel Truman, Jesse Szewczyk, Lara Parker, Katarina Cermelj, Jessica Taylor, and Rachel Sanders. It was compiled by Lavanya Narayanan.