38 Easy Gluten-Free Desserts

Looking for gluten-free desserts that are actually easy to make? Here are 38 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 for wheat, barley, rye and hidden sources of gluten such as regular soy sauce, beer and breadcrumbs. If you have celiac disease or a serious intolerance, always use certified gluten-free oats, broth, spices and packaged products.

At a Glance

  • 38 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 45 minutes
  • 5 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Affogato in 3 minutes
  • Calories: about 25 to 588 per serving

Gluten-Free Desserts

1
A close-up of a glass of Affogato, showing dark espresso cascading over a scoop of white vanilla ice cream, with a spoon resting in the glass.
Affogato
Ready in 3 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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2
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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3
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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4
A close up shot of glossy, dark vegan paleo chocolate frosting being piped onto a cupcake.
Vegan Paleo Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Ready in 10 minutes · 195 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 tray of golden brown peanut butter oatmeal protein cookies with dark chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies
Ready in 22 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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7
A stack of golden brown flourless peanut butter cookies with a classic fork crisscross pattern on a cooling rack.
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Ready in 22 minutes · 120 calories per serving.
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8
A stack of fudgy keto almond flour brownies on parchment paper with a dusting of cocoa powder.
Healthier Keto Almond Flour Brownies
Ready in 25 minutes · 126 calories per serving.
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9
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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10
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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11
A tray of dark chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons on parchment paper.
Paleo Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Ready in 30 minutes · 115 calories per serving.
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12
A close up shot of golden paleo thumbprint cookies filled with bright yellow lemon curd on a white plate.
Paleo Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies
Ready in 32 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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13
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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14
Golden coconut macaroon cookies topped with dark chocolate kisses and flaky sea salt on a baking sheet.
Coconut Macaroon Chocolate Blossoms
Ready in 35 minutes · 145 calories per serving.
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15
A bowl of warm, creamy homemade Rice Pudding topped with cinnamon and a sprinkle of nutmeg, ready to be enjoyed.
Rice Pudding
Ready in 35 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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16
A tray of golden brown coconut macaroons on parchment paper
Coconut Macaroons
Ready in 40 minutes · 110 calories per serving.
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17
Golden brown Meyer Lemon Coconut Macaroons on a white platter with fresh lemon zest
Meyer Lemon Coconut Macaroons
Ready in 40 minutes · 110 calories per serving.
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18
Golden brown pumpkin spice coconut macaroons on a parchment-lined baking sheet
Pumpkin Spice Coconut Macaroons
Ready in 40 minutes · 85 calories per serving.
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19
A bowl of creamy homemade tapioca pudding garnished with fresh berries, ready to be enjoyed as a comforting dessert.
Tapioca Pudding
Ready in 40 minutes · 250 calories per serving.
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20
A tray of sliced fudgy sweet potato brownies topped with melted chocolate chips.
Sweet Potato Brownies
Ready in 45 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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21
Slice of rich flourless chocolate cake with powdered sugar and fresh berries on white plate
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Ready in 45 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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22
Slice of moist almond cake on a plate with powdered sugar and fresh berries
Almond Cake
Ready in 50 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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23
Close-up of two small ramekins filled with dark, glossy Chocolate Pots de Crème, garnished with fresh raspberries.
Chocolate Pots de Crème
Ready in 55 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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24
A close up of homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cups with sea salt on top
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
Ready in 60 minutes · 165 calories per serving.
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25
Three-layered chocolate peppermint slice squares on a platter
Chocolate Peppermint Slice (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Ready in 145 minutes · 395 calories per serving.
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26
A close-up of several homemade chocolate covered bananas on sticks, drizzled with white chocolate and sprinkled with nuts.
Chocolate Covered Bananas
Ready in 180 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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27
A pile of white, crisp French Meringue Cookies on a baking sheet
Classic French Meringue Cookies
Ready in 230 minutes · 25 calories per serving.
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28
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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29
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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30
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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31
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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32
A beautiful raw mixed berry cheesecake with a marble swirl and vanilla bean seeds on a wooden table.
Raw Mixed Berry and Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Ready in 390 minutes · 425 calories per serving.
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33
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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34
A pile of fluffy, white square marshmallows dusted with sugar on a wooden board.
Artisanal Homemade Marshmallows (Corn Syrup-Free)
Ready in 515 minutes · 90 calories per serving.
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35
A layered raw pumpkin cheesecake with a white chocolate top and spiced pumpkin center.
Raw White Chocolate and Pumpkin Cheesecake
Ready in 525 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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36
A slice of green mint chocolate vegan cheesecake with chocolate chips on a cocoa crust.
Mint Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake
Ready in 525 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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37
A scoop of creamy pink roasted cherry cardamom ice cream in a white bowl with fresh cherries.
Roasted Cherry Cardamom Ice Cream (Paleo, Vegan, Dairy-Free)
Ready in 775 minutes · 400 calories per serving.
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38
A close-up of glistening homemade Candied Orange Peel, half-dipped in rich dark chocolate, arranged on parchment paper.
Candied Orange Peel (Chocolate Covered)
Ready in 825 minutes · 120 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really gluten-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?

Affogato is the fastest, ready in about 3 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 25 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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