Following a gluten-free diet can be a choice or a medical necessity. One common challenge is finding delicious desserts that are free of gluten. Fortunately, dessert should be for everyone, and this collection highlights many gluten-free options. Some recipes are naturally gluten-free, while others can be made safe by substituting a reliable 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour for wheat flour.
Brands like Bob’s Red Mill offer a range of gluten-free flours, including a 1-to-1 baking flour ideal for cakes, muffins, quick breads, and brownies. Cup4Cup and King Arthur also make strong gluten-free products—King Arthur tends to excel for bread, while the 1-to-1 baking blends are best for many desserts. Always read ingredient labels to confirm products are certified gluten-free.
Double-check every ingredient — from chocolate and candies to toppings and sauces — for gluten-free labeling. If you’re preparing food for someone with celiac disease or serious gluten sensitivity, take precautions to avoid cross-contamination. With care, dessert time can be a happy, inclusive moment for everyone.
Dessert should be for everyone. Below are dozens of gluten-free dessert recipes to end any meal on a sweet note.
27 Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes
Nut-Free Flourless Chocolate Cake
This rich, flourless cake is naturally gluten-free and perfect for Passover or any time you want an intense chocolate finish without nuts or wheat.
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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge
This simple, creamy fudge uses only a few ingredients and is naturally gluten-free—an easy, classic sweet treat.
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Easy Raspberry Fool
A pretty, four-ingredient summer dessert that requires no oven: fresh berries folded with whipped cream. It’s light, adaptable, and gluten-free.
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How to Make Ice Cream Sandwiches
A step-by-step guide to fun, crowd-pleasing ice cream sandwiches. Use gluten-free cookies and verify that ice cream and toppings are gluten-free.
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No-Churn Ice Cream
Make rich, creamy ice cream without a machine. This base is gluten-free—just confirm any mix-ins and toppers are also gluten-free.
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Gluten-Free Caramel Sauce
Creamy and indulgent, this easy caramel sauce elevates ice cream, brownies, and many desserts. Simple ingredients deliver big flavor.
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Grilled Peaches
Grilling brightens peaches and concentrates their sweetness. Serve warm with gluten-free vanilla ice cream for an effortless, elegant dessert.
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Creamy Rice Pudding
A comforting classic: creamy, gently spiced rice pudding that’s naturally gluten-free and perfect any time you want a soothing dessert.
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Ricotta Pie
This light, Italian-style ricotta pie has a creamy filling that is gluten-free; pair it with a certified gluten-free crust for a perfect dessert.
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Brown Sugar Fudge
Also called penuche, this creamy brown-sugar fudge is a lovely gluten-free alternative to chocolate fudge.
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Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Rich, chocolatey, creamy, and easy—this homemade pudding is perfect with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
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Perfect Whipped Cream
Learn tips for making consistently perfect homemade whipped cream—an easy way to upgrade fruit, puddings, and pies.
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Sweet Potato Pie with Whipped Cream
A classic fall pie that’s gluten-free when made with a certified gluten-free crust. It’s perfect year-round as comfort food or for holiday tables.
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Best Banana Cream Pie
Old-school diner comfort in pie form. Use a gluten-free crust to make this classic safe for gluten-free diets.
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Easy Chocolate Mousse
Light, airy, and indulgent—this classic mousse is a simple gluten-free dessert when you use gluten-free toppings.
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Scotcheroos
No-bake bar cookies made with rice cereal (choose a gluten-free brand), peanut butter, and a chocolate-butterscotch topping—crispy and satisfying.
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No-Bake Buckeye Balls
Peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate—an easy, giftable, gluten-free holiday favorite when ingredients are checked.
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Desserts That You Can Make by Subbing in Gluten-Free Baking Flour
Peach Clafoutis
A custardy batter bakes into a moist cake around fresh peaches. Substitute gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour to keep it gluten-free.
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Easy Chocolate Banana Snacking Cake
Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Use a gluten-free baking flour in the same measure for a successful swap.
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Orange Cake
Bright and citrusy, this versatile cake performs well baked in different pans. Swap in gluten-free flour for baking success.
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Butterscotch Brownies (aka Blondies)
These dense, butterscotch-flavored bars replace cocoa with brown-sugar richness. Substitute gluten-free flour for a tasty gluten-free version.
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Salted Caramel Brownies
Fudgy brownies with warm caramel notes—use gluten-free flour and check your caramel ingredients to keep this gluten-free.
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Lemon Squares
Tart and sweet with a buttery base—these bars adapt well to a gluten-free flour substitution for the crust.
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Devil’s Food Cake
Deeply chocolatey and rich. When made with a good gluten-free flour blend, this cake stays moist and satisfying—many people can’t tell the difference.
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Best One-Pot Fudgy Brownies
Ultra-fudgy brownies made in one pot—substitute gluten-free flour for a delicious gluten-free version.
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Favorite Streusel Apple Crisp
Tender spiced apples under a thick streusel topping made with gluten-free flour and oats. A fall favorite that’s easy to adapt.
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Lemon Cake
A bright, lemony cake topped with a sweet glaze. Use a reliable gluten-free flour blend to make a great gluten-free version.
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