40 Easy Dessert Recipes You Won't Believe Are 100% Gluten-Free (2024)

Few desserts lay claim to simple elegance like a classic chocolate mousse. But what if your family, your guests—or just you—don’t want to use the raw eggs that the traditional French method calls for? Enter our crowd-pleasing, family-friendly (eggless!) chocolate mousse. It's as silky and decadent as the classic version, with a pure chocolate flavor that can be dialed up or down depending on your tastes, that comes together with just 5 ingredients.

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In our opinion, Flan (AKA the classic baked custard often served in Latin America & Spain) never goes out of style. So pour yourself a freshly brewed cup of coffee and dig into one of the creamiest, most luxurious desserts ever. The addition of egg yolks makes for a particularly rich version, leaving you with just enough egg whites to make coconut macaroons or French macarons.

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This gluten-free cake is a perfect last-minute dessert to whip up that is so gorgeous, people will think it took you days to make. The flourless cake is made out of butter, semisweet chocolate, and eggs, PLUS fragrant toasted coconut in the batter and on top. The signature cracked topping dusted with cocoa powder makes this easy dessert into a stunning centerpiece.

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Super-simple to make, these frozen bars are a refreshing, easy dessert to enjoy on those too-hot summer days. Trust us—these creamy yogurt-based orange Popsicles are so much better than anything you can buy at the store.

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You won't believe these little cookies only have six ingredients, not including a pinch of salt (most of which you probably already have on hand!). We made 'em mini so you can eat more of them! 😊

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It’s as if peaches existed solely to be topped with this fluffy buttermilk biscuit topping. Seriously. With almond flour and Swerve granular, this recipe is gluten-free and keto-friendly. If you want to sub in frozen peaches, make sure they’re defrosted first! (You can zap them in the microwave for 30-second intervals if you need to do so quickly.)

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These delicate French cookies are somehow simultaneously crispy, chewy, soft, and light as air, thanks to egg whites. This makes them the perfect blank canvas for creative flavors and colors. Make sure all your ingredients are room temperature to achieve the greatest success.

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No offense to the Chipwich, but nothing compares to a classic ice cream sandwich—the kind with soft rectangular chocolate cookies on both ends. Luckily for all the gluten-free pals out there, this recipe is one everyone can enjoy, and just as delicious as the iconic store-bought treats you grew up with.

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We hope you're not batting your eyes at “gluten-free.” So often is the word associated with negative connotations because there’s just nothing quite like a gluten-filled treat—bread, pasta, pie, cakes, cookies, you name it… or so you think. Stop there: Gluten-free apple pie can be just as good as all the others.

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If you like the flavor of French macarons, you'll love this take on Italian amaretti cookies. Soft, pillowy, moist, sweet, and lightly scented with amaretto liqueur as well as citrus zests, these cookies get made multiple times a season, year after year.

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A Sicilian favorite across the globe, cannoli will always be a dreamy delicacy. In this version, the classic dessert is transformed from a creamy ricotta-filled crispy shell to a shareable party dip.

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The juicy, sweet figs pair flawlessly with the zesty orange, creating a heavenly flavor combination. It's a stunning easy dessert that's simple yet simply amazing, and it’s ready in just 15 minutes! You also only need 5 ingredients to make it, including the figs. Plus, there’s no special equipment required—just a trusty skillet. So any time you’re looking for a quick and easy, sweet and savory dessert, look no further than this recipe!

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We gotta say, a delicious rice pudding may be a great new contender for best use of leftover rice. It’s warming, stick-to-your-ribs comfort that isn't easily replicated in the dessert world. This recipe is very straightforward, and we’d even say it would be perfectly classic if it weren’t for one special, secret ingredient: vanilla ice cream.

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If your soufflé attempts have always turned out flat and sunken in, this recipe is here to help. We've got all the tips and tricks to help you make a perfect light, airy, and decadent chocolate dessert to impress all your guests.

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In this recipe, Jell-O packets get a touch of citric acid added to them to boost that necessary tart flavor, before lemon-coated grapes are tossed in the Jell-O mixtures. The result is a sweet-tart bite that just might rival your favorite candy.

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We put a slightly more nutritious spin on the popular Italian dessert by incorporating Greek yogurt and honey into the recipe and swapping out most of the cream. The gelatin is dissolved into just 1/4 cup heavy cream before being melted into the rest of the ingredients. The result is a rich panna cotta that isn’t overly sweet, perfect for enjoying again and again.

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For many Brazilians, the most iconic nostalgic childhood treat is absolutely brigadeiros. Many a Brazilian birthday party had a dessert table that featured these fudgy, sprinkle-covered truffles, and it's pretty clear why. They’re delicious, adorable, and often disappear in seconds!

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These homemade popsicles are just as easy to make as they are extremely delicious to eat. If you're a Nutella fan, then these 3-ingredient pops will be your new fave easy summer treat. The best part? They only take 15 minutes to create—then you just let this no-bake treat rest in the fridge until firm.

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This is one of those gluten-free and dairy-free recipes that we turn to again and again—it's that good. If you're crazy about citrus, go heavy on the zest (any type!), and your cake will shine like the sun.

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Sweet, creamy, and so smooth, homemade fruit sorbet is also just as easy as making homemade ice cream. The best part? You can use any kind of fruit you like!

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