Recipes & Cooking Recipes by Diet Gluten-Free 18 Gluten-Free Desserts That Are Seriously Delicious Allergy intolerance or not, these gluten-free desserts can be for the whole family. By Brierley Horton, MS, RD Brierley Horton, MS, RD Brierley Horton is a registered dietitian nutritionist and experienced independent writer and editor with 15 years experience. She previously served as Food & Nutrition Director for Cooking Light magazine and was the Nutrition Editor at EatingWell magazine for nearly a decade. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 3, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Karla Conrad Cookies, bars, cakes, and cobblers are all still options, even when you're making gluten-free sweet treats. Whether you're baking gluten-free desserts for your allergy or intolerance or that of a family member or friend, each of these goodies keeps out gluten-containing ingredients and keeps in all the delicious sweet flavor. Get Our Gluten Free Flour Mix 01 of 18 Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies View Recipe Andy Lyons A collection of gluten-free desserts could never be complete without chocolate chip cookies. Be sure to save this chocolate chip cookie recipe for every occasion. The only recipe modification needed to make this dessert fit a gluten-free diet is to use gluten-free flour. How to Choose the Best Cookie Sheets for Baking Cookies 02 of 18 Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes View Recipe Blaine Moats Moist and chock-full of chocolate goodness, no one will ever guess they're biting into a gluten-free cupcake. The rich chocolate ganache makes the ultimate sweet topping. 03 of 18 Gluten-Free Coconut Cream and Pineapple Cream Puffs View Recipe Karla Conrad Don't be intimidated by making this gluten-free dessert. The lighty, airy cream puff pastry comes together with rice flour and a handful of pantry staples. The sweet coconut cream can be made up to 24 hours in advance, so you'll just have to bake, cool, and fill the gluten-free sweet treats to enjoy. 22 Gluten-Free Family Meals That Taste Great! 04 of 18 Easy Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies View Recipe Carson Downing Peanut butter cookies are typically heavy on flour (thus, heavy on gluten). But here we ditch the flour altogether to bring you a tender, gluten-free dessert that only requires three ingredients: peanut butter, egg, and sugar. Every bite is chock-full of peanut butter goodness. 05 of 18 Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie View Recipe Blaine Moats The filling for classic key lime pie is naturally gluten-free. We've added a gluten-free graham cracker crust and piles of fluffy homemade whipped cream. If you can't find key limes in the grocery store, swap in regular limes instead. 06 of 18 Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies View Recipe Blaine Moats Just because you only indulge in gluten-free desserts doesn't mean you have to forgo fudgy brownies. We use our trusty allergy-friendly flour mix to give you that gluten-free brownie texture then spread on some frosting to up the decadence factor. 12 Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes That Will Be Morning Staples 07 of 18 Gluten-Free Birthday Cake View Recipe Blaine Moats Wheat allergies or not, this gluten-free dessert will have anyone excited to blow the candles out for a slice. The layered yellow cake is perfectly moist and fluffy. Use vanilla bean paste for an even more intense vanilla flavor, or add a couple of teaspoons of orange zest to give it a citrus aroma. 08 of 18 Gluten-Free Sweet Ricotta and Strawberry Parfaits View Recipe Karla Conrad This is one of our best gluten-free desserts for summer. Why? It comes together in minutes, so there's more time to play outside. Plus, it's full of fresh summer berries and can be served chilled on hot summer days. It's a bonus that it's a lower-calorie dessert (only 159 calories per parfait). 09 of 18 Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes View Recipe Jason Donnelly This ultra-popular restaurant dessert is easily transformed into a gluten-free cake recipe because it's almost always a naturally gluten-free dessert. And who doesn't love having an entire mini dessert all to themselves?! 10 of 18 Gluten-Free Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Custards View Recipe Karla Conrad Use up that bag of baby carrots in your crisper drawer to make a fall-spiced custard for dessert. It takes only five simple ingredients, likely already in your kitchen. No clever swaps are needed; each ingredient is naturally gluten-free. 11 of 18 Strawberry Meringue Cookies View Recipe Andy Lyons These crisp cookies are swirled with homemade strawberry sauce and baked until light and airy. If you're making these ahead, store them in the refrigerator for up to three days before serving. This gluten-free cookie recipe is a great way to use up in-season summer berries. How to Store Berries to Keep Them Fresh Up to 5 Days Longer 12 of 18 Flourless Chocolate-Lime Cake View Recipe David Loftus If you like margaritas and chocolate, this recipe is for you. A slightly crusty top covers a moist, decadent, gluten-free dessert. Serve it with a quick homemade margarita cream; even the gluten-eaters at your table will ask for more. 13 of 18 Gluten-Free Banana Pudding With Shaved Dark Chocolate View Recipe Karla Conrad The secret ingredient to this gluten-free dessert is tofu: Blend it with bananas and chocolate and no one will even know that it's tofu giving the pudding its silky, smooth texture. Chocolate shavings or chocolate curls are a sweet garnish. 15 Dairy-Free Dessert Recipes Everyone Will Love 14 of 18 Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles View Recipe Blaine Moats Our homemade gluten-free flour mix is the base of these chewy cookies. We recommend making a double batch to have on hand for all your baking needs. It will keep for up to three months. Roll the cookies in cinnamon and sugar before baking for a crisp crust. 15 of 18 Gluten-Free Glazed Chocolate Cake View Recipe Karla Conrad Oh, yes, classic cakes are on the menu for those avoiding gluten. This gluten-free dessert uses brown rice flour instead of all-purpose flour, so it works with your eating plan. We glazed it, but any gluten-free frosting recipe would work. 16 of 18 Gluten-Free Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars View Recipe Carson Downing This bar cookie is an excellent gluten-free dessert or snack when you need a sweet treat. The brown sugar, butter, and chocolate pieces keep traditional blondie flavors, but we added chocolate-covered caramels and extra salt to take things up a notch. 17 of 18 Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Cutouts View Recipe Blaine Moats Keep this sugar-free dessert recipe handy for every holiday and special occasion. Let the kids help cut them into festive shapes before decorating these gluten-free sugar cookies with their favorite allergy-friendly sprinkles and colorful frosting. How to Use Natural Food Coloring for Frosting of Every Hue 18 of 18 Gluten-Free Giant Ginger Cookies View Recipe Blaine Moats Cinnamon, cloves, and molasses give these oversized gluten-free cookies their signature spiced flavor. Roll the dough in coarse sugar to create the perfect crisp-yet-chewy cookies. We've included a variation to create mini treats if you'd prefer smaller cookies. 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