60 Delicious Gluten-Free Holiday Desserts (that Aren’t Just Pie)!
The holiday dinner table just isn’t complete without desserts, and here are our 60 favorite gluten-free holiday desserts (mostly dairy-free!).
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While pies are definitely a highlight at the holiday dinners (what would the holidays or life in general be without pie??), I’ve also included other gluten-free sweet treats for those who prefer other types of desserts.
This means that even those who are Celiacs or have gluten allergies or intolerances can enjoy these without issues!
Here’s a quick overview of the delicious treats for those who have a sweet tooth!
(To see each dessert in its individual glory, please scroll down to the middle of the post!)
(1) Pie Recipes: Some of our favorite pies include this crustless pumpkin pie, pecan pie, sweet potato pie, lemon meringue pie, and blueberry pie! (And to make pie, you’ll want to use either our favorite gluten-free pie crust, our homemade graham cracker crust, or this delicious gluten-free tart crust.)
(2) Cakes: For those of us who love cakes, we have a simple but delicious flourless almond cake, banana cake with frosting, apple cake, pumpkin cake, and lemon drizzle cake.
(3) Crumbles, Crisps & Cobblers: Like the crispy topping of a crumble or crisp? I’ve got you covered with our favorite apple crumble, apple crisp, mixed berry crumble, blackberry crisp, pumpkin cobbler, or blackberry cobbler!
(4) Cookies: If you prefer to indulge in a cookie instead, I’ve got Crumbl cookies, pumpkin cookies, thumbprint cookies and peanut butter cookies (or check out my entire gluten-free cookie collection!)
(5) Other Sweet Treats: And then, we have other treats, from peanut butter fudge, chocolate pecan fudge, homemade toffee, oatmeal cream pies, chocolate pudding, peanut butter blondies, Oreo balls, chocolate truffles and even mini pavlova nests!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Crispy and filled with rich chocolate chunks, these peanut butter oatmeal cookies are the perfect snack or sweet treat for peanut butter lovers. Ready in under 30 minutes, you’ll be baking these over and over again! Gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These no-bake peanut butter oatmeal balls have a savory nutty flavor from peanut butter and sweetness from maple syrup and chocolate chips. Easy to transport, these energy balls are a great grab-and-go breakfast, a quick anytime snack, or a sweet treat for peanut butter lovers! Gluten-free and vegan too.
Swedish Apple Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option)
This Swedish apple cake, also known as äppelkaka, is tender, filled with warm spices, and topped with apples and chopped nuts. Finished off with a drizzle of caramel, this rustic apple cakes is the perfect treat for the fall season. Gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free too.
Apple Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These apple oatmeal bars are a combination of a delicious crust, topped with tender spiced apples and a crispy oatmeal topping, in individual sizes that make them a great grab-and-go breakfast or an anytime snack. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Creamy Pumpkin Pudding (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
This easy pumpkin pudding is smooth, amazingly creamy and captures warm fall flavors in every spoonful. Cooked gently on the stovetop and then chilled, this makes a quick and comforting when you’re craving a fall dessert. Gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These no-bake peanut butter chocolate oatmeal bars have a chewy oatmeal base that’s filled with peanut butter flavor, and topped with a layer of rich chocolate. A delicious dessert that’s also great for an anytime snack – it’s the perfect treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers! Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars (Vegan)
These gluten-free apple pie bars capture the beloved flavors of homemade apple pie in a more convenient, grab-and-go format. Great for potlucks, lunch boxes, or when you’re craving that classic taste without the fuss of rolling out pie crust. Dairy-free and vegan too.
Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars (Dairy-Free)
With a rich, buttery crust topped with gooey caramel filling and crunchy pecans, these gluten-free pecan pie bars are perfect for those who love pecan pie but don’t want the hassle of preparing the crust! It’s the perfect sweet treat for the fall and holiday season! Dairy-free too.
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option)
These mini pumpkin cheesecakes combine the traditional creamy filling filled with pumpkin flavor and fall spices, on top of a graham cracker crust, just in individual portion sizes that are easy to eat! The perfect dessert for your fall party, these are gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free too!
Easy Crème Brûlée (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option)
With a creamy rich custard base and a crispy caramelized sugar topping, this easy crème brûlée is a delicious French dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion. Naturally gluten-free and can be easily made dairy-free too.
Easy Sugared Cranberries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
With a crispy sugared exterior, and a juicy, tangy inside, sugared cranberries are a delicious festive snack on their own. These beautiful frosted cranberries make a beautiful garnish for desserts or holiday cocktails. Gluten-free and vegan too.
Easy Crustless Pumpkin Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
This creamy crustless pumpkin pie is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving and the holidays. Filled with pumpkin flavor, rich, and so incredibly smooth, you can now enjoy pumpkin pie without the crust! Also gluten-free and dairy-free, but you definitely wouldn’t know it!
Easy Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Recipe (Dairy-Free)
This easy gluten-free pecan pie is filled with toasted pecans and a rich custard, all held together by an amazingly light and flaky crust. This beautiful Southern dessert is a must-have at your Thanksgiving table or Christmas dinner! Best of all, this recipe doesn’t use corn syrup, and it’s totally dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie (Dairy-Free)
This gluten-free sweet potato pie has a creamy rich sweet potato filling in a light, flaky pie crust so good it’ll make you swoon. Definitely a must-have at your Thanksgiving dinner or holiday table, this sweet potato pie recipe is also dairy-free.
Gluten-Free Pistachio Cake (Dairy-Free)
A moist, gluten-free pistachio cake made with a hint of orange citrus and topped with a rich, delicious frosting made with pistachio butter and white chocolate. Great for breakfast, an afternoon snack or a delicious dessert! Totally dairy-free too. Go bake a batch today!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Delicious tasty pumpkin cheesecake brownies with a fudgy brownie base and a pumpkin-swirled cheesecake top layer – an amazing dessert worthy of fall! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too, so go bake a batch today!
Red Wine Poached Pears (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Cooked until tender, these beautiful red wine poached pears are an easy yet elegant dessert for the holidays or any special occasion. Your guests are going to be impressed! Totally gluten-free and vegan too.
Cranberry Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
This delicious cranberry pie is filled with crunchy walnuts and fresh cranberries. The sweetness of the filling is balanced out by the tartness of the cranberries, and whether you use a store-bought pie crust or make your own, this makes an easy and delicious dessert that’s perfect for the holidays. Also gluten-free and dairy-free, but hey, no one would know!
Creamy Coconut Panna Cotta (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Creamy, smooth and light, this delicious coconut panna cotta is topped with a sweet strawberry sauce that complements it perfectly. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, this panna cotta recipe is also totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Truffles (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
With a smooth and sweet pumpkin filling and a rich chocolate coating, these no-bake pumpkin pie truffles are about to be your favorite fall treat. These healthy pumpkin truffles are just to right amount of sweet, and are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a single bite! Plus, these delicious truffles make a fun treat for kids during Halloween and Thanksgiving. Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Pear Custard Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
This easy pear custard pie is heaven in a skillet. Think creamy custard interlaced with sweet slices of baked pears, all cooked in one single skillet. This uncomplicated but gorgeous dessert goes straight from oven to table, and you can eat it directly from the skillet too, no one’s judging! Gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Apple Galette (Dairy-Free)
This gluten-free apple galette is the perfect fall dessert – cinnamon-flavored apple slices wrapped in a buttery and flaky homemade pie crust… YUM! Totally dairy-free too! Go bake this apple dessert during apple season, or anytime!
Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie (Dairy-Free)
In this gluten-free blueberry pie recipe, a flaky homemade pie crust is filled with sweet juicy blueberries. Topped with a scoop of homemade ice cream, this easy blueberry pie is perfect for a summertime dessert or sweet treat. Totally dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cream Pies (Dairy-Free)
These gluten-free oatmeal cream pies are the perfect sweet treat – rich buttercream filling sandwiched between two soft, chewy oatmeal cookies…yum! Totally dairy-free too, but no one would care!
Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie (Dairy-Free)
This amazing gluten-free lemon meringue pie is the perfect dessert for any special occasion (think Mother’s day, Christmas, Easter, or any day you want to celebrate at all). A deliciously light and flaky crust filled with smooth, citrusy lemon curd and topped with a sweet and stable Italian meringue that doesn’t weep even after a few days. Totally dairy-free too, but honestly you wouldn’t care!
Easy Pumpkin Cobbler (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Moist, flavorful and tasty, this easy pumpkin cobbler is filled with warm fall spices and finished with a crunchy pecan topping. Top it off with a scoop of ice cream for the perfect fall dessert! Totally gluten-free and vegan too!
Easy Gluten-Free Blackberry Crisp (Vegan)
You’ll love this easy gluten-free blackberry crisp. With a bed of sweet, juicy blackberries topped with a crunchy oat topping, it’s a delicious breakfast, or a perfect dessert with a big scoop of ice cream. Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Bread (Dairy-Free)
Tender and moist, this gluten-free cranberry orange bread is stuffed with fresh tart cranberries and flavored with orange zest for a flavorful and festive loaf! Perfect for celebrating this holiday season. Totally dairy-free too.
Cranberry Bread Pudding (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
This cranberry bread pudding is rich, creamy and delicious, and studded with fresh tart cranberries. When eaten freshly baked and warm, this gorgeous dessert fills you up immensely. Perfect for enjoying with family and friends during Thanksgiving, Christmas or anytime during the festive holiday season. Also gluten-free and dairy-free, but nobody will know!
Easy Greek Yogurt Cheesecake (Gluten-Free)
This easy Greek yogurt cheesecake makes a delicious dessert – with a crunchy gluten-free graham cracker crust and a lighter but still creamy filling. Go bake this cheesecake today! Totally gluten-free too!
Chocolate Dessert Pizza (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This fun, easy and delicious chocolate dessert pizza makes a great alternative to the typical desserts options. A thin, crispy crust is spread with chocolate ganache and topped with fresh strawberries and chopped hazelnuts. Includes a homemade pizza dough recipe, but feel free to use store-bought pizza dough for convenience. Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too! Perfect for the holidays or any special occasion, such as Valentine’s, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s.
5-Minute Vegan Chocolate Pudding (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
The simplest vegan chocolate pudding you’ll ever make (it’s also gluten-free and dairy-free!). All you need is 5 minutes of hands-on time, a handful of ingredients, and a blender for this cashew chocolate pudding. How much easier does making a dessert as decadent as this get?
Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist, tender and filled with banana flavor, this delicious gluten-free banana cake with cream cheese frosting is topped with sliced bananas and chopped walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, tea or dessert! Totally dairy-free too, but no one would know!
Candy Corn Cupcakes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These candy corn cupcakes are tender and fluffy, topped with a sweet marshmallow frosting and finished with a candy corn. They’re the perfect sweet treat for Halloween trick or treat parties, or your fall harvest celebration. Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Easy Caramelized Apples (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These easy caramelized apples are cooked till tender and golden brown, coated in glossy sweet caramel, and flavored with cinnamon. Enjoy them on their own, or as a topping to pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, crepes, or with homemade pie crust! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Gluten-Free Apple Tart (Dairy-Free)
In this easy gluten-free apple tart, sliced apples are layered on a buttery and flaky shortbread crust. Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect fall dessert or sweet snack! Dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
In this easy gluten-free apple crisp, a glorious bed of caramelized apples is finished with a crunchy oat topping. This is the perfect dessert for fall or anytime you want a sweet treat! Dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Gluten-Free Berry Crumble (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
This gluten-free berry crumble is best served warm with a generous scoop of ice cream. A delicious bed of juicy and bubbly mixed berries topped with a crunchy crumble topping, this easy dessert is ready in an hour and is dairy-free and vegan too!
Gluten-Free Apple Crumble (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
In this easy gluten-free apple crumble recipe, soft, tender apple chunks are topped with a deliciously crunchy crumble topping! It’s the perfect dessert to celebrate fall, and enjoy during Thanksgiving dinner or holiday meals. Totally dairy-free and vegan too, but no one would care!
Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts (Dairy-Free)
These gluten-free apple cider donuts are tender on the inside and coated with a sweet cinnnamon-sugar mixture. The perfect sweet snack for the fall! Totally dairy-free too. Go bake a batch today!
Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler (Vegan)
This easy gluten-free blackberry cobbler is perfect for a summer dessert – a bed of sweet, juicy blackberries topped with crumbly batter baked till golden brown and crunchy. Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Gluten-Free Oreo Balls
These gluten-free Oreo balls are very easy to make, and are the perfect bite-sized dessert for the holidays or for any gathering! Make these chocolate truffles for your holiday table – they’re a definite crowd pleaser!
Easy Chocolate Almond Bark (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Super simple to make, this easy chocolate almond bark is the perfect sweet treat for chocolate lovers during the holidays! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too! Go make a batch (or two) this holiday season!
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies (Dairy-Free)
These gluten-free peanut butter blondies are chewy and studded with chocolate bits, and easy to whip together when you’re in the mood for a sweet treat. Plus, peanut butter and chocolate is always a deliciously decadent combination. Dairy-free too!
Easy Homemade Vegan Toffee (Gluten-Free)
Perfectly decadent vegan toffee topped with crunchy sliced almonds makes the perfect holiday sweet treat or snack! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too. Making homemade toffee is easier than you think! Go mak
Easy Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
The simplest microwave peanut butter fudge ever that’s big on flavor with a short ingredient list! Just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of hands-on time to get a creamy, decadent and crazy good fudge oozing with peanut butter flavor! This is the perfect dessert for the holidays, and is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan but it tastes so good no one would know!
Easy Chocolate Pecan Fudge (Gluten-Free)
You’ll love this easy 5-minute chocolate pecan fudge – rich, creamy chocolate swirled with caramel and topped with crunchy pecans. Go make a batch today for the most decadent treat! Totally gluten-free too!
Chocolate Pecan Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These chocolate pecan bars are fudgy blondies studded with chopped pecans and chocolate chunks, and are the perfect sweet treat or snack anytime of the day. Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies (Flourless, Dairy-Free)
These 4-ingredient gluten-free peanut butter cookies are so easy to make, are ready in under 30 minutes, and will satisfy any sweet tooth. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free too, these flourless peanut butter cookies make the perfect anytime snack. If you’re a peanut butter lover, you definitely need these soft, rich and chewy cookies in your life!
Gluten-Free Crumbl Cookies (Dairy-Free)
These copycat gluten-free Crumbl cookies are perfect for the fall season! Filled with pumpkin flavor and topped with a sweet delicious frosting and sprinkled with pumpkin pie spice, these pumpkin crumbl cookies are totally dairy-free too, but no one would care! This holiday season, bake a batch (or two) of these amazing cookies to enjoy!
Soft, Chewy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies (Dairy-Free)
Crispy on the outside, but soft and chewy inside, these delicious gluten-free pumpkin cookies are the perfect treat or snack for the fall. Super easy to make, a batch of these pumpkin cookies comes together in under an hour. Make a batch or two to enjoy during the fall! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too, but no one would care!
Easy Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies (Dairy-Free)
These gluten-free thumbprint cookies are made with a sugar cookie dough that’s rolled in sugar, then pressed and filled with delicious, sweet jam. Plus, they’re dairy-free too! Go bake a batch of cookies today and enjoy them with a steeping mug of tea!
Moist Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake (Dairy-Free)
Tender and moist, this easy gluten-free pumpkin cake is filled with pumpkin flavor and topped with a delicious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. A delicious sweet snack or dessert for the fall, this pumpkin spice cake is sure to be a favorite! Totally dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Apple Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist and flavorful, this easy gluten-free apple cake is filled with fresh cubed apples and makes the perfect breakfast, snack or even dessert for the fall when apples are in season. Totally dairy-free too. Go bake this beautiful cake today!
Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist and filled with the taste of citrus, this gluten-free lemon drizzle cake is a delicious sweet treat that goes great with a steeping cup of tea! Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a light dessert! Dairy-free too.
Easy Baked Apples (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These easy baked apples are flavored with cinnamon and cooked till tender, making a delicious dessert. Enjoy them on its own, or with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream – either way, these apples are delicious! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Amazing Flourless Almond Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
This flourless almond cake is amazingly tender and moist. Made with almond meal instead of flour and flavored with lemon zest, it’s also topped with sliced almonds and sprinkled with powdered sugar for just the right amount of sweet. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack or a light dessert during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s or Easter. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and low carb too.
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake (No-Bake, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
Smooth and creamy, this delicious gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake is also both dairy-free and vegan, but you’d never know it! Made with cashews and coconut oil for creaminess, and a base of almond meal, this is the perfect dessert for pumpkin season and fall in general. Serve this during Thanksgiving and the holidays and impress your guests!
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes (Dairy-Free)
These easy gluten-free pumpkin cupcakes are filled with pumpkin flavor, studded with chocolate chips, and topped with a decadent chocolate frosting. They make a tasty sweet snack or dessert for the fall, and are perfect for your holiday table! Totally dairy-free too.
Mini Pavlova Nests (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy inside, these mini pavlova nests are filled with sweet cream and lemon curd, and topped with fresh strawberries and mint leaves. This gluten-free pavlova recipe is easier to prepare than it looks, and makes the perfect holiday dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or whenever you want something sweet. Totally dairy-free too.
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