54 Gluten-Free Desserts for Memorial Day
These 54 gluten-free Memorial Day desserts and sweet treats combine seasonal ingredients like fresh berries, citrus, and summer fruits with creative twists on classic Memorial Day favorites, ensuring your dessert table is both inclusive and delicious.
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I’ve got all kinds of treats to satisfy your sweet tooth this Memorial Day…
From cakes to crumbles to cookies, and because it’s summertime and the weather is warm, there are also refreshing desserts, no-bake treats and ice cream!
- No-Bake Desserts: Lemon icebox pie, strawberry cheesecake cups, lemon cheesecake, chocolate pudding, and more!
- Cold Desserts: Beat the summer heat with refreshing rainbow fruit skewers, patriotic fruit salad, strawberry lemonade sorbet, 2-ingredient ice cream and mixed berry popsicles.
- Cakes: Eat a piece of strawberry cake, lemon blueberry cake, blueberry dump cake and carrot cake cupcakes.
- Crumbles, Cobblers & Crisps: Dig into mixed berry crumble, peach cobbler, blueberry crisp, and more!
- Cookies: Bake a batch of fresh strawberry cookies, chocolate chip skillet cookie, and peanut butter thumbprint cookies..
Scroll down to see the entire list of recipes in all its glory!
Patriotic Fruit Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This gorgeous patriotic fruit salad is perfect for your Memorial Day or Fourth of July celebrations. With the red, white and blue colors and star shapes, this deliciously easy fruit salad will be the highlight of your table! Totally gluten-free and vegan too!
Gluten-Free Mini Pancakes (Dairy-Free)
These cute gluten-free mini pancakes are ideal for a fun and easy breakfast, or for any special occasion such as Mother’s day or birthdays! Bite-sized circles of joy, these easy pancake bites come together easily, and are dairy-free too!
Easy Rainbow Fruit Skewers (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Ready in 10 minutes, these easy rainbow fruit skewers are a fun refreshment and healthy dessert for picnics, potlucks or bbq parties – they’ll add a pop of color to any table! Naturally gluten-free and vegan too!
Gluten-Free Blueberry Dump Cake (Vegan)
Super easy to make, this gluten-free blueberry dump cake recipe requires very little hands-on prep time, and is ready in under an hour! Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert. Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Refreshing, sweet and tangy, this easy strawberry lemonade sorbet is a delicious summer treat to beat the heat. Perfect as a light dessert or sweet snack during the summer, you’ll be eating this on repeat! Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
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!
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!
Strawberry Cheesecake Cups (Gluten-Free, No-Bake)
These easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake cups are your favorite strawberry cheesecake in individual sized portions. There’s no baking required, and you can prepare a batch of these dessert cups very quickly! Gluten-free with dairy-free options too.
Easy Gluten-Free Coconut Cake (Dairy-Free)
A deliciously tender gluten-free coconut cake that is drizzled in a coconut glaze, and is bursting with coconut flavor. If you’re a fan of coconut, you’ll love a slice of this coconut cake along with a cup of tea. Totally dairy-free too.
Easy Black Forest Brownies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Fudgy black forest brownies that are filled with cherry flavor and topped with whipped cream – they’re perfect for any special occasion! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Rice Krispies Treats (Vegan)
These easy gluten-free rice krispies treats are packed with fluffy, gooey marshmallows and freeze-dried strawberries in each bite. Dipped in white chocolate for a beautiful touch and extra sweetness, these strawberry rice krispies treats are perfect snacks to make with the kids or for special occasions. Totally dairy-free and vegan too!
Easy Gluten-Free Crepes (Dairy-Free)
These gluten-free crepes come together easily, are light, thin and flexible. Perfect with whipped cream and fresh berries, you can either roll them or fold them (they don’t break easily)! Great for a fancy breakfast or weekend brunch, a sweet snack or a delicious dessert. Totally dairy-free too!
Easy Gluten-Free Clafoutis (Dairy-Free)
This deliciously easy gluten-free clafoutis is filled with sweet, juicy cherries, puffed and golden at the edges, and dusted with finely shredded coconut. This quick cherry dessert comes together in just 30 minutes, cooks in just one skillet, and you can use fresh or frozen cherries too. Dairy-free too, but you wouldn’t know it!
Easy Gluten-Free Madeleines (Dairy-Free)
These deliciously gluten-free madeleines have a tender crumb and a beautiful lemon flavor. Dusted with powdered sugar, these lemon madeleines are great for breakfast, tea or an anytime snack! Ready in 30 minutes, so if you start now, you can enjoy these gf madeleines in no time at all! Totally dairy-free too!
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 cashew dessert as decadent as this get?
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.
Gluten-Free Churros Recipe (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
Learn how to make gluten-free churros con chocolate at home – in just 30 minutes! Crunchy churros coated with a delicious cinnamon-sugar mixture, and dipped in melted chocolate. These are the perfect breakfast, sweet snack or dessert for celebrating Cinco de Mayo or anytime! Dairy-free and vegan too.
Crispy Gluten-Free Waffles Recipe (Dairy-Free)
These delicious and easy gluten-free waffles crisp up beautifully on the outside and are light and airy on the inside. Inspired by my fluffy gluten-free pancakes, these waffles are perfect for a luxurious breakfast, brunch or even as dessert! Dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake (Dairy-Free)
In this easy gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipe, a sweet biscuit base is filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for the most delicious sweet treat for spring or summer! Dairy-free too.
Easy Mixed Berry Yogurt Popsicles (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Refreshing, naturally sweetened 3-ingredient berry yogurt popsicles that are made with a medley of fresh berries, maple syrup, and coconut yogurt. This makes a healthy dessert or afternoon snack is perfect for beating the heat and celebrating the glorious days of summer. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these creamy yogurt popsicles which are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Healthy Chocolate Dip (Gluten-Free)
A healthy chocolate dip made with yogurt instead of cream, this is the perfect fruit dip for the warmer days of summer! It makes a light dessert or healthy snack for holidays such as Memorial Day, 4th of July, Valentine’s day or any day you wish! Gluten-free, with dairy-free options too.
Easy Gluten-Free Skillet Cookie (Dairy-Free)
Chocolate chip cookie lovers, you’ll love this gluten-free skillet cookie that’s so easy to prepare, and tastes amazing! Enjoy it with scoops of vanilla ice cream for a sweet treat everyone will love! Totally dairy-free too.
Fudgy Chocolate Walnut Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Chewy chocolate walnut cookies that are fudgy and filled with crunchy walnuts for a delightful contrast in texture. Perfect with a cup of tea for a sweet breakfast, afternoon snack, or light dessert! Gluten-free and dairy-free too. Go bake a batch or two today!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Chocolate lovers, you’ll definitely love these peanut butter chocolate thumbprint cookies that are filled with a rich chocolate center. Make a batch of these for your holiday cookie platter! Totally gluten-free and 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.
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
Light, airy and fluffy, these easy cottage cheese pancakes are absolutely delicious topped with fresh fruits and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. Perfect for a luxury breakfast, brunch or dessert! Totally gluten-free too.
Fluffy Gluten-Free Pancakes (Dairy-Free)
These foolproof fluffy gluten-free pancakes are a cinch to make, and have the perfect light and airy texture that you’ll surely love. Serve them in a stack with fresh fruit and a generous drizzle of maple syrup, or with this mixed berry chia seed jam and get ready to transform your breakfast routine! Dairy-free as well.
Easy Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins (Gluten-Free)
Moist and flavorful, these easy cottage cheese blueberry muffins are a cinch to bring together, and are ready in under 40 minutes! These high-protein muffins are a great breakfast or sweet snack, and are totally gluten-free too!
2-Ingredient Homemade Banana Ice Cream (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
The creamiest homemade banana ice cream that feels just like the perfect soft serve. Just 2 ingredients required, no ice cream maker required, no-churn, made in just 5 minutes, and super healthy with zero added sugar. The perfect dessert for your sweet tooth on a hot summer day .Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
Easy Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroons (Dairy-Free)
These 5-ingredient gluten-free coconut macaroons are crispy on the outside with a soft and chewy center. Fragrant with the flavor of coconut, they are the perfect snack or a light dessert. Make a big batch of these coconut cookies in just 30 minutes and you can snack on them all week. Naturally dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches
You’ll love these gluten-free ice cream sandwiches! With cookie dough ice cream sandwiched between two homemade chocolate chip cookies, these are the perfect summertime sweet treat!
Gluten-Free Peach Crisp (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
You’ll love this gluten-free peach crisp – a bed of sweet, tender peaches topped with a crispy oat crumble that gives this summer peach dessert a great contrast. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish! Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
In this easy gluten-free peach cobbler recipe, sweet and juicy peaches are topped with a light and fluffy cake batter that’s sprinkled with cinnamon. This delicious fruit cobbler makes a perfect dessert or decadent breakfast that can be made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches so you can enjoy it all year round! Ready in 45 minutes, it’s totally dairy-free and vegan too, but no one would know!
Moist Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes (Vegan)
Moist and tender, these gluten-free chocolate cupcakes are topped with a swirl of chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfect for special occasions, or simply when you want a sweet treat! Totally dairy-free and vegan too!
Moist Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Dairy-Free)
Moist gluten-free carrot cake cupcakes topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans – these make the perfect sweet snack and dessert. Go bake a batch today! Totally dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Muffins (Dairy-Free Option)
These gluten-free double chocolate muffins are a rich, fudgy, and decadent treat for chocolate lovers. Moist and perfectly sweet, they make a great sweet snack or dessert, and can easily be made dairy-free. Bake a batch or two to enjoy them anytime you need a chocolate fix!
Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Made with nutty brown butter, these easy tahini chocolate chip cookies have crispy edges, a chewy inside and are filled with plenty of chocolate. A delicious sweet treat, these cookies are also gluten-free and dairy-free. Go bake a batch today!
Creamy Chocolate Mousse (Gluten-Free)
This creamy gluten-free chocolate mousse is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. Smooth and airy with a rich chocolate flavor, this 5-ingredient chocolate dessert looks impressive but is actually easy to make! Top it with whipped cream and chocolate shavings to make it more decadent.
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!
No-Bake Peanut Butter Crunch Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These 5-ingredient peanut butter crunch bars are super easy to make, and no baking is required! Filled with the flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, with an amazingly crunchy texture, these homemade crunch bars are the perfect snack or dessert! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie (Gluten-Free)
This easy no-bake lemon icebox pie requires few ingredients, little hands-on time, and is the perfect summer dessert. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and a creamy citrus lemon filling, you’ll want to eat this lemon freezer pie all summer long! Totally gluten-free too.
Gluten-Free Lemon Crinkle Cookies (Dairy-Free)
Deliciously good, these gluten-free lemon crinkle cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy inside, and filled with fresh citrus lemon flavor. Bake a batch for your holiday cookie exchange, or whenever you want some lemon cookies! Totally dairy-free too.
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!
Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist and tender, and studded with fresh blueberries, this gluten-free blueberry cake is perfect for breakfast, a tea-time snack or dessert with a scoop of ice cream! Totally dairy-free too.
Easy Gluten-Free Lemon Bars (Dairy-Free)
With a buttery shortbread crust topped with a tangy and creamy lemon filling, and sprinkled with powdered sugar, these gluten-free lemon bars are the perfect dessert for spring and summer! Totally dairy-free too.
Vegan Lemon Cheesecake (Gluten-Free, No-Bake)
This easy no-bake vegan lemon cheesecake is the perfect dessert for Easter, Mother’s day or any holiday. With a crunchy walnut and almond base and a deliciously creamy and refreshing lemon cashew cream filling, this cheesecake is totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too, but no one would care!
Easy Chocolate Quinoa Crisps (Gluten-Free)
These easy chocolate quinoa crisps only require 3 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, and you’ve got a deliciously decadent chocolate dessert in almost no time at all! Totally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free too!
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!
Gluten-Free Strawberry Cookies (Dairy-Free)
You’ll want to bake a batch of these gluten-free strawberry cookies this season – they’re crispy on the outside but chewy inside, a buttery cookie stuffed with fresh strawberries! Totally dairy-free too!
Easy Strawberry Crumble Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These delicious strawberry crumble bars make the perfect anytime snack and an easy summer dessert! Deliciously sweet with the season’s freshest strawberries, these are the best way to celebrate spring and summer. They’re also gluten-free and dairy-free, but no one would care!
Gluten-Free Blueberry Crisp (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
In this gluten-free blueberry crisp, a bed of sweet blueberries is covered with a golden brown and crispy oat topping. Perfect for breakfast, or served as dessert with a scoop of ice cream. Totally dairy-free and vegan too!
Amazing Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake (Dairy-Free)
With a moist and tender crumb, this gluten-free strawberry cake is topped with fresh strawberries and sprinkled in a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with a cup of tea, or serve it with ice cream for a more decadent dessert. Totally dairy-free too.
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!
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Brownies (Dairy-Free)
Fudgy and filled with pockets of creamy peanut butter, these gluten-free peanut butter brownies are the perfect snack or sweet treat for peanut butter lovers! Totally dairy-free too. Go bake a batch and indulge today!
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