22 Easy Dairy-Free Desserts

Looking for dairy-free desserts that are actually easy to make? Here are 22 of my favorites, from quick weeknight options to make-ahead ideas, all built on simple, wholesome ingredients.

Every recipe on this page was checked ingredient by ingredient to make sure it contains no milk, butter, cheese, cream or yogurt. Always check the labels on packaged ingredients, since dairy can hide in unexpected places.

At a Glance

  • 22 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 80 minutes
  • 5 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Chocolate Mug Cake (gluten-free, paleo) in 4 minutes
  • Calories: about 115 to 588 per serving

Dairy-Free Desserts

1
A moist paleo chocolate mug cake in a white ceramic mug with a spoon
Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake
Ready in 4 minutes · 375 calories per serving.
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2
A chocolate mug cake with cherries and chocolate chips inside a white ceramic mug.
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Black Forest Mug Cake
Ready in 7 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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3
A bowl of green mint chocolate chip nice cream topped with dark chocolate chips
Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream
Ready in 10 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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4
A glass ramekin filled with silky smooth chocolate avocado pudding topped with a fresh raspberry.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Ready in 10 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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5
A stack of chewy flourless almond butter cookies with dark chocolate chips on parchment paper.
Flourless Almond Butter Cookies
Ready in 20 minutes · 155 calories per serving.
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6
A stack of soft chocolate chip tahini cookies with melted dark chocolate and flaky sea salt on top.
Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
Ready in 27 minutes · 175 calories per serving.
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7
A warm Molten Chocolate Cake on a white plate with coconut whipped cream and crushed pistachios.
Molten Chocolate Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream and Pistachios
Ready in 27 minutes · 588 calories per serving.
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8
Moist Paleo chocolate cupcakes topped with fresh berries on a white plate
Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes
Ready in 35 minutes · 215 calories per serving.
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9
A stack of rich fudgy paleo brownies with a crackly top on parchment paper
Fudgy Paleo Brownies
Ready in 40 minutes · 155 calories per serving.
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10
A decadent triple-layer paleo chocolate cake topped with glossy dark chocolate ganache on a wooden cake stand.
Amazing Paleo Chocolate Cake
Ready in 55 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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11
A slice of paleo pumpkin pie with a grain-free crust and creamy filling on a white plate.
Paleo Pumpkin Pie
Ready in 80 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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12
A tall multi-layered crepe cake topped with toasted coconut and sliced almonds on a white plate.
Coconut Amaretto Crepe Cake (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
Ready in 80 minutes · 415 calories per serving.
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13
Close up of smooth dark chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder on a white plate.
2 Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Ready in 140 minutes · 115 calories per serving.
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14
A close up of a dairy-free crème brûlée with a cracked amber sugar crust and a silver spoon.
Coconut Crème Brûlée (Dairy-Free)
Ready in 240 minutes · 315 calories per serving.
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15
A layered pomegranate panna cotta in a glass jar with fresh arils on top.
Pomegranate Panna Cotta (Dairy-Free, Paleo)
Ready in 265 minutes · 232 calories per serving.
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16
Creamy white coconut panna cotta topped with a vibrant red berry sauce in a glass ramekin.
Berry Coconut Panna Cotta (Dairy-Free, Paleo)
Ready in 265 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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17
A close up of a dairy-free panna cotta topped with vibrant roasted plums and syrup in a glass ramekin.
Nectarine Panna Cotta with Roasted Plums (Dairy-Free)
Ready in 285 minutes · 310 calories per serving.
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18
A rich dark chocolate truffle tart with a grain-free crust on a wooden serving board.
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate Truffle Tart
Ready in 295 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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19
Warm mini skillet brownies topped with a scoop of green mint chocolate chip ice cream
Mini Skillet Brownies with Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Ready in 360 minutes · 580 calories per serving.
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20
A beautiful raw mango cheesecake with a yellow mango swirl on a macadamia nut crust.
Raw Coconut Macadamia Mango Cheesecake
Ready in 405 minutes · 415 calories per serving.
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21
A scoop of creamy vegan cacao nib ice cream in a bowl, garnished with extra cacao nibs and a mint leaf.
Vegan Cacao Nib Ice Cream
Ready in 405 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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22
A slice of creamy vegan caramel cheesecake with a golden caramel swirl on top, garnished with flaky sea salt, on a white plate.
Vegan Caramel Cheesecake
Ready in 525 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really dairy-free?

Yes. Each recipe was checked against its full ingredient list before being included here. Brands vary, so always read the labels on packaged ingredients.

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Chocolate Mug Cake (gluten-free, paleo) is the fastest, ready in about 4 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 115 to 588 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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