Who doesn’t love dessert?? I definitely have a sweet tooth, and if you do too, then you’ve come to the right place! Here are all my favorite gluten free dessert recipes in one convenient location.
Feel free to pin this post using the pin-it button on the image below so you can return and try more recipes. All of these recipes have been tested in my kitchen and served to family and friends who eat gluten – they are always a huge hit and we rarely have leftovers!
I would love to hear what your favorites are – if you try one of these gluten free dessert recipes, please come back and leave a comment and/or a star rating.
You can also snap a pic of your creation and tag @LifeAfterWheat on social media – I love to see and share your photos!
All of these recipes are gluten free, most are nut free, and some have options for dairy free as well.
If you’re looking for more allergy-friendly recipes, my friend Megan from Allergy Awesomeness has so many recipes that are unbelievably good, as well as lots of tips for living with multiple food restrictions.
On to the recipes!
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle with no hint of grittiness, these gluten free chocolate chip cookies don’t taste “gluten free” at all!
Swig Cookies Copycat Recipe {gluten free}
Have you been searching for a perfectly chewy gluten free sugar cookie? These gluten free, copycat Swig sugar cookies are soft and chewy and topped with a tangy frosting, served chilled. SO GOOD.
They're also easy to make and you don't have to refrigerate the dough before shaping and baking.
Chewy Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies
Bursting with browned butter and sweet pumpkin, these cookies are perfectly chewy and no one would ever guess they're gluten free!
Gluten Free White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Soft and chewy, studded with white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts, and topped with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt, these cookies are everything you love about the classic white chocolate macadamia nut cookie, re-made gluten free.
Gluten Free Cadbury Egg Cookies
These chewy gluten free Cadbury egg cookies are made with browned butter and loaded with crushed Cadbury mini eggs and mini chocolate chips. They’re the perfect treat for Easter and spring, or any time you can get your hands on Cadbury eggs.
Gluten Free Crumbl Dark Dream Cookies (copycat recipe)
This cookie shop copycat is a chocolate lover's dream! A soft and chewy dark chocolate cookie studded with milk and semisweet chocolate chips and topped flaky salt. It's delicious warm or refrigerated!
The Best REAL Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe: With Flour
Most gluten free peanut butter cookies are made without flour, and they don’t taste right! These are legit the best gluten free peanut butter cookies.
Gluten Free Nutter Butter Cookies
Missing this nostalgic treat from your childhood? Enjoy this easy gluten-free version! Gluten free nutter butter cookies are easy to make and have a perfectly crunchy peanut butter cookie with a creamy filling. They taste just like the treat you remember, and no one will even guess they’re gluten free!
Gluten Free Cream Puffs
Airy choux pastry with a delightful vanilla cream filling, these gluten free cream puffs don't taste 'gluten free' at all! They freeze well and are a party favorite.
Easy Gluten Free Peach Cobbler (dairy free option)
My gluten-eating family declared this the best cobbler they've ever had, and I have to agree! It's easy to make and has a delicious caramel syrup, juicy peaches, and the perfect sweet biscuit topping.
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
A decadent (flourless!) chocolate cake with creamy whipped chocolate ganache.
The BEST Gluten Free Tres Leches Cake Recipe (video)
Tres leches is a classic sponge cake soaked in 3 milks and traditionally served in Latin America. This recipe is so good! Be sure to check out my tip for keeping this gluten free version from getting soggy.
The BEST Rice Krispie Treats recipe you’ll find, with the perfect combination of butter, marshmallows, and vanilla. Dairy free option, too!
Nutella Rice Krispie Treats - Gluten Free + Dairy Free Option
These gluten free Rice Krispie Treats are stuffed with a gooey chocolate hazelnut filling that will have everyone coming back for seconds! We NEVER take home leftovers when we bring these treats to potlucks or parties.
Chocolate Tahini Brownies - gluten free, dairy free, grain free
The addition of a sweet tahini swirl gives these Gluten Free Chocolate Tahini Brownies a subtle, yet deliciously exotic flavor. Chocolate Tahini Brownies have a perfect fudgy texture and deliciously exotic flavor combination.
You can easily find tahini in the PB aisle of just about any grocery store.
Gluten Free Pistachio Cake
A show-stopping Pistachio Cake that is secretly easy to make with your favorite cake mix and a few other simple ingredients.
PISTACHIO SALAD
A simple Pistachio Salad recipe that is perfect for any occasion! Smooth, creamy, and easy to make, the green color makes this pistachio salad perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and Christmas.
Gluten Free Dirt Cups (dairy-free/vegan option!)
A kid favorite! These gluten free dirt cups are super easy to make and fun to assemble. Great for Earth Day or Halloween! The post includes a list of fun variations, including a few ways to serve to adults!
Gluten Free Pie Crust
FINALLY, a gluten free pie crust that is Tender, Flaky, & doesn't fall apart! I'll walk you through this easy, fail-proof recipe for the perfect pie crust!
Gluten Free Cranberry Pie
This classic Christmas pie is actually more like a cake. It is soft with a sweet tender crumb and tart cranberries. Serve as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream.
Allergy Friendly Mug Cake
Craving something sweet? Whip up this single serving chocolate cake in your favorite mug, pop it in the microwave,and enjoy! Ready in 5 minutes flat, this allergy friendly mug cake is sure to be a hit.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie
Move over apple pie! This ice cream pie features a unique peanut butter crust and is filled with chocolate peanut butter ice cream and peanut butter cups.
Gluten Free Black Bottom Cheesecake
A no-bake dessert featuring tangy cheesecake, sweet fruit, and a chocolate crust. Sinfully decadent!
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
Pudding makes these gluten free sugar cookies soft and full of sweet vanilla flavor. Easy to make and there’s no need to refrigerate the dough! Vegan option included.
{gluten free} Brownie Cookies
Raise your hand if you love brownies! Now you can satisfy that craving a little quicker with these gluten free brownie cookies – filled with all the rich, fudgey goodness you love about brownies, but in a nice portable package
Easy 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge (with video)
The EASIEST and creamiest fudge you’ll ever make! This 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge is made with just peanut butter and frosting.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bark with Freeze Dried Strawberries
The elegance of chocolate covered strawberries in an easy-to-make chocolate bark bursting with strawberry flavor! You’ll love this chocolate covered strawberry bark. Dairy free option.
Pumpkin Pie No Churn Ice Cream
Pumpkin Pie No Churn Ice Cream makes the perfect Summer or Fall dessert!
Smooth, creamy, and packed with pumpkin pie flavor, this easy no churn ice cream doesn’t require an ice cream maker.
Pina Colada Nice Cream
You’re only 4 simple ingredients away from a mini tropical vacation with this healthy Pina Colada Nice Cream!
This treat takes just a few minutes to mix up in your blender, has no added sugar or sweeteners, and is gluten- and dairy-free.
