68 Amazing Gluten-Free Desserts

Because gluten-free ≠ bad.

Being gluten-free doesn't mean you should be sweet-deprived! 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. Scroll to start salivating.

1. Banana Berry Nice Cream

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This "ice cream" is so delicious, you wont' believe it requires only four ingredients. And it's super easy to make: just slice up a banana, stick it in the freezer, then blend the frozen banana slices, berries, vanilla extract and almond milk, and voila!

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2. Avocado Fudge

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This recipe is fudging amazing. The walnuts and coconut flakes add a crunchy texture to your typical fudge, and the green color just makes it more fun, let's be honest. All you need is a blender and a freezer, plus a few ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. 

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3. Peppermint Caramels

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This is the holiday treat to make. If you bought too many candy canes, then these peppermint caramels are the perfect solution. They are super easy to make, and will last four weeks if kept in an airtight container — so in theory, this dessert will last you through the holidays. In practice, though, it is so yummy that we understand why it won't!

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4. Walnut Carrot Cake With Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

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A new twist on an old cake. The wispy coconut frosting gives winter wonderland. Make this carrot cake for your next holiday party. If you have carrots, cornstarch, pineapple, and shredded coconut, the rest will be a cakewalk. 

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5. Chocolate Coconut Butter No-Bake Cookies

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You don't even need an oven? Say less. These cookies look snow-kissed, making them perfect to serve in the colder months. (Yes, that's coconut butter drizzled on top — YUM!) This dessert is Paleo, vegan, gluten free, grain free, nut free, and dairy free so everyone can enjoy!

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6. Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

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So...I can eat all of them, right? Coconut flakes, semisweet chocolate, and butter are simply a magical combo. In just an hour, these cookies can be yours. 

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7. Dairy-Free Cinnamon Sugar Cookes

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Did someone say "snickerdoodle"? These vegan gluten free cookies are simply scrumptious, and taste like almond butter-infused snickerdoodle cookies. Also, if you're looking for a last minute treat to bring to a holiday party, these are perfect as they only take 20 minutes to make!

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8. Cranberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark

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Dark chocolate? Check. Chopped Nuts? Check. Dried fruit? Check. Refrigerate these three ingredients and voila! You have a crunchy bark (that is way tastier than peppermint bark TBH).

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9. Nutella Soufflé

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This fluffy French delicacy just got even sweeter. Even better? You only need two ingredients for this super-simple recipe. If you have eggs and Nutella handy, there's no excuse not to make it.

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10. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

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Avocado is so in right now. A mixture of avocados, dark chocolate chips and cocoa powder, these powdery bite-size treats will instantly become your new favorite snack.

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11. Flourless Chocolate Cake

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You want that cake, cake, cake, cake, etc. This cake, with its gooey center, is worth the wait, which is actually only 30 minutes. You probably already have the ingredients to create this chocolately goodness—so get baking!

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12. Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Seriously, can't get enough of this killer combo. All you need is sugar, an egg, peanut butter and chocolate chips to make these bad boys. The best part is that the peanut butter will keep them gooey for a while.

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13. Peanut Butter "Freezer Fudge"

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If you have some nut butter, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract lying around, you are one good mix and freeze away from making this delicious freezer fudge. The chewy fudge squares are bite-sized and irresistible.  

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14. Ghirardelli Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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Move over, Ghirardelli. We've got the real deal right here. With just two flavors of chocolate bars and some peanut butter, you are well on your way to making these melt-in-your-mouth bars.

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15. DIY Mochi

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In just 10 minutes, you could whip up these magical mochi. The unique chewy texture will add some variety to your usual go-to chocolate dessert.

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16. Extra-Easy Chocolate Truffles

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Every day I'm trufflin'. 

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17. Easy Vegan Caramel Apples With Walnuts and Chocolate

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No longer just a fall treat. 

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18. Vegan Lemon Shortbread Cookies

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Buttery and delicious.

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19. Frosted Animal Cookies

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My 5-year-old self is happy. 

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20. Vegan Trail Mix Cookies

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Trail mix lovers, unite! 

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21. Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grain-Free)

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YUM. That is all. 

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22. Almond Butter Cookie S'mores Cups

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What could be better? 

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23. Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Cookies

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

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24. 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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25. 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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26. Chocolate Swirl Meringue Cookies

bakersroyale.com

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

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27. 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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28. Flourless Belgian Chocolate Cake

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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.

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29. Spiced Vanilla Pear Bread

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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.)

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30. Molten Lava Cake

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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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31. Red Velvet Cake (Grain-Free)

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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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32. Classic Cheesecake

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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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33. 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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34. 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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35. Baked Vegan Donuts

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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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36. Lemonade Cookies

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Lemony shortbread sandwich cookies with a tangy lemon filling. 

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37. Gluten-Free "Thin Mints"

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

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38. Gluten-Free "Samoas"

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

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39. Gluten-Free "Tagalongs"

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

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

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

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

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

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42. Zebra Cake

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Black and white and a true delight.

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43. Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs With Salted Caramel

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

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44. Skillet Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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This takes a skillet cookie to a whole new level.

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45. No-Bake Coconut Lime Fruit and Yogurt Tarts

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Fruit tarts are back in season.

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46. Salted Caramel Chocolate-Covered Potato Chip Sundaes

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Potato chips and chocolate? Say no more.

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47. Flourless Marshmallow Crunch Brownies

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No flour, no problem.

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48. Perfect S'mores Bars

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S'mores never go out of season.

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49. Cinnamon-Sugar Ice Cream

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Cinnamon toast the frozen way.

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50. Grapefruit and Orange Olive Oil Cake

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'Tis the season. 

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51. White Chocolate Cream Cheese Mousse

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The mousse is loose.

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52. Ginger Molasses Cookies

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Sweet, symmetrical delight.

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53. Blackberry Flummery

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Say "flummery" with a mouthful of flummery.

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54. Bibingka (Cassava Custard)

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Cassava the sweet way.

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55. Honey-Roasted Apples With Calvados and Sesame

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Sesame, oh my.

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56. Sandesh (Bengali Milk Sweets)

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Sugar and (cardamom) spice and everything nice.

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57. Cinnamon Crumb Cake

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Oh, how sweet it is.

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58. Pastel Macarons

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Holy macarony.

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59. Ricotta and Coffee Mousse

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How about a little cream in your coffee mousse?

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60. Bananas Foster

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Go bananas.

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61. Sangria Popsicles

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With an emphasis on the sangria, please. These refreshing popsicles—made from a combination of strawberries, moscato, vodka, orange juice, and lemonade—are perfect for summer days by the pool. But they're so scrumptious, we wouldn't blame you if you wanted to eat them year-round.

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62. Brûléed Italian Plums With Armagnac Custard

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

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63. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pops

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This shit is bananas. If you have bananas, chocolate and peanut butter, then you're in luck! You could even add some nuts or sprinkles to the chocolate before sticking it in the freezer for some extra crunch. 

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64. Blackstrap Praline Ice Cream

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This molasses delight requires a large spoon to indulge in.

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

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And you thought your cat was a sweet dumpling.

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66. Rice Pudding With Lavender and Grated Bosc Pear

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Rice and lavender are a great ~pear~.

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67. North African Rosewater Marzipan Balls

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Once you pop, you just can't stop.

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68. Baked Custard With Caramel Sauce (Leche Asada)

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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.