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    Home ยป Recipe Roundups

    25 Gluten Free Christmas Desserts

    Published: Dec 6, 2022 ยท Modified: Aug 28, 2024 by Amanda Mason ยท 30 Comments

    Mini sticky buns topped with a cream cheese glaze.
    Mini glazed donuts topped with peppermint chips.
    Sliced sugar cookies topped with colorful sprinkles.
    Collage of mini cinnamon rolls with plate of apple nachos on platter.
    Collage of chocolate mini cakes and sliced sprinkled sugar cookies.
    Mini cinnamon buns with 2 cinnamon sticks on table.
    Chocolate pudding bowls topped with whipped cream.
    A plate of apple nachos topped with chocolate chips and caramel.
    Sprinkled sugar cookies sitting on a table.
    Mini glazed donuts topped with crumbled peppermint.
    Mini chocolate cakes topped with cranberries, cranberry filling in the middle.
    Mini chocolate cakes with a cranberry filling.

    Christmas is upon us and that means all those fantastic and amazingly delicious desserts will be here soon! But why wait until Christmas day? We can enjoy these Christmas desserts now! I have put together a mouthwatering roundup featuring 25 Gluten Free Christmas Desserts that everyone is guaranteed to enjoy starting right now!

    Little brownies stacked on top of each other that have fudge over them topped with cranberries.

    I know it's still November and I'm sorry to jump ahead but guys, we only have a little over a month left until Christmas!! Yeah for the Christmas season! One of my absolute favorite things about Christmas is enjoying all the different varieties of desserts. Are you looking for a list of the best gluten free dessert recipes? If so, I have the perfect list right here for you!

    I thought it would be fun to put together a round up featuring 25 Gluten Free dessert recipes for your holiday season that you can start enjoying now!

    Yes, that means TODAY!!

    So let's get to these 25 Gluten Free Christmas Desserts!

    25 Gluten Free Christmas Desserts

    The most delicious Gluten Free Christmas Desserts to serve this holiday season!

    1

    Flourless Chocolate Torte

    This flourless chocolate cake is perfect for your Christmas dessert table! This one melts in your mouth on the first bite because a chocolate torte is made primarily with semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter, and cocoa powder! A guaranteed favorite and completely flourless!

    2

    Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Mini Cakes 

    Photo Credit: nirvanacakery.com

    Homemade cakes are the best and these Christmas mini cakes are simple chocolate cakes that are not complicated to make. Layered with a cranberry cake filling, these mini chocolate cakes are made with rice flour, quinoa flour, and cocoa powder. As you can see, it's totally doable to bake gluten free! This is one of the prettiest gluten free Christmas dessert you'll ever see!

    3

    Gingerbread Donuts with Peppermint Glaze

    Photo Credit: www.jessicagavin.com

    These mini donuts are adorable and are a super easy baked treats for the holidays! These gluten free donuts are topped with a peppermint glaze. Gingerbread and peppermint provide a great flavor combination. I'm telling you...so flavorful! And how cute are these!!

    4

    Christmas Swirl Sprinkle Cookies

    Photo Credit: https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/

    Santa's going to love these sugar cookies with sprinkles! These pinwheel cookies are easy to make and are made with rice flour. They taste like shortbread cookies and are just the most delicious Christmas cookies!

    5

    Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter and Chocolate

    Photo Credit: www.trialandeater.com

    How gorgeous and festive are these apple nachos! One of the most creative gluten free Christmas desserts you'll find,, these are made with peanut butter and chocolate drizzle, this dish contains fruit, protein, and chocolate and makes a great snack! A huge crowd pleaser right here...HUGE! It's like a plate of Christmas candy...only healthier!

    6

    Gluten Free Oreo Balls

    Photo Credit: https://apumpkinandaprincess.com/

    These OREO balls are made with only 3 ingredients! This is an easy no-bake treat that is always a party favorite. It’s a delicious, chocolatey rich, and incredibly easy treat you can make with kids.

    7

    Cranberry Orange Gluten Free Galette

    Photo Credit: www.isabeleats.com

    The perfect not-too-sweet dessert that is tart, tangy, and super satisfying. If you're looking for Christmas treats to bake, a galette is a great way to go. Made with sugared cranberries, this savory galette has a crust made with almond and tapioca flour. Filled with nutmeg, clove, and allspice, this is the perfect Christmas dessert!

    8

    Healthy Brownie Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: happykitchen.rocks

    If you are looking for a healthier dessert for your Christmas season, we've got one here for you! This healthy and gluten-free brownie cheesecake has a very flavorful raspberry swirl. This one tastes like cream cheese brownies! This is a 50-min cheesecake recipe from start to finish! Doesn't get much easier than that when it comes to making a homemade cheesecake!

    9

    Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipe

    This is like a modern day fruit cake recipe. This lovely loaf cake has a moisture level that is just unbelievable. Using fresh vegetables and an apple to make a cake and then topping it with cream cheese frosting is a small piece of Heaven and fits perfect for the Christmas season!

    10

    Chocolate Amaranth Pudding with Cardamom Poached Pears 

    Photo Credit: nirvanacakery.com

    This one is a beautifully decadent, chocolate pudding that is rich and flavorful. And it's absolutely perfect for a Christmas dessert! Amaranth recipes are grainy, but this one tastes oh so delicious, especially when made with chocolate. And look at that poached pear!

    11

    Boozy Keto Chocolate Mousse Bowls

    Photo Credit: ketodietapp.com

    The way these chocolate bowls are made for this chocolate mousse is so creative. Using a balloon to shape the chocolate shell makes this mousse au chocolat one of the best Christmas pudding recipes you'll find! A perfect choice for one of the best gluten free Christmas desserts!

    12

    Cinnamon Roll Cookies 

    Photo Credit: www.evolvingtable.com

    Cinnamon buns and sticky buns are delicious anytime of the year but Christmas just isn't complete unless you have some sort of cinnamon roll. This cinnamon roll cookie is the perfect sweet treat made with cinnamon sugar filling and cream cheese glaze.

    13

    Gingerbread Cake With Coconut Frosting 

    Photo Credit: www.deliciouseveryday.com

    This vegan gingerbread cake with coconut frosting is a delicious festive dessert, perfect for Christmas and any other special occasions. It's simple to make, loaded with delicious flavor, and pretty enough for the fanciest party. And it's also vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and dairy-free!

    14

    No Bake Pecan Pie Mini Tarts 

    Photo Credit: www.evolvingtable.com

    No bake pecan pie! Yum! Another dessert you can't get go through the holiday season without enjoying is a pecan pie. And these mini pecan tarts are perfect if you don't want to make an entire pie! Yeah for tarts!

    15

    Amaretto Chocolate Truffles

    Photo Credit: https://recipesworthrepeating.com/

    Chocolate truffles have never been so easy to make! With a hint of amaretto, these vegan truffles are both rich and creamy. So indulgent, these truffles are a chocolate lover's dream dessert!

    16

    Rose Meringues

    Photo Credit: lepetiteats.com

    These are almost too pretty to eat! Almost. A good meringue recipe is easy to make. There are only four ingredients in these little lovely meringue desserts!

    17

    Apple Crumble

    Photo Credit: https://recipesworthrepeating.com/

    Capture the taste of fall with this easy recipe for gluten free apple crumble. Apples tossed with sugar and cinnamon become soft and juicy as they bake. Combined with a gluten free streusel topping, this dessert is one you'll return to each season!

    18

    Chocolate Peppermint Paleo Sugar Cookies Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.mynaturalfamily.com

    These chocolate peppermint cookies are soft and have a combination of both chocolate and peppermint flavor. This sugar cookie that is festive, easy to make and paleo. Similar to crumble cookies, these are amazing with a tall glass of milk!

    19

    Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: www.passmesometasty.com

    If you like cream cheese brownies then you are going to love this cheesecake! This cheesecake recipe is super easy and make with only 7 ingredients. You really need a simple cheesecake recipe for your Christmas dessert!

    20

    Cranberry Coconut Energy Balls Recipe 

    Photo Credit: www.everydayeasyeats.com

    5 ingredients and only 15 minutes to make these little energy balls. If you're looking for easy no bake desserts, then look no more. These are perfect for your busy holiday season!

    21

    Peppermint Macaroons

    Photo Credit: https://acleanbake.com/stories/

    These peppermint macaroons are so good! Traditional and so simplistic! And we all know that peppermint with Christmas is a must have!!

    22

    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Photo Credit: One Lovely Life

    These hot cocoa crinkle cookies are all the crave! These chocolate cookies with powdered sugar are ultra-fudgy and absolutely delicious!

    23

    Chocolate Yule Log

    Photo Credit: pastrychefonline.com

    It's just not Christmas without a Yule Log recipe, and you're in luck because this one is gluten free! Also referred to as buche de noel, it's filled with a delicious cranberry-raspberry filling and coated with ganache that looks like tree bark.

    24

    Christmas Sugar Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.momables.com

    Christmas cookie decorating has never been so fin! The CUTEST gluten free Christmas cookies you'll make...and EAT!

    25

    Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.adashofmegnut.com

    Candy cane cookies are so fun and festive! Flavored with peppermint extract and decorated with royal icing and red sprinkles, these look just like candy canes!

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    There you have it! The most amazingly creative and delicious gluten free Christmas desserts on the internet...all in one post! I just know you're going to love these recipes as much as I do!

    More Gluten Free Christmas Dessert Recipes

    My Orange Vanilla Bundt Cake also works really as a holiday dessert. You can use an all purpose gluten free flour in place of regular flour. And talk about delectable...this chocolate peanut butter fudge is creamy and rich! It only takes 3 ingredients to make! So indulgent, this fudge is a chocolate lover's dream dessert!


    I have an entire collection of Christmas recipes that are sure to be a crowd pleaser for all to enjoy!


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    1. Amy

      December 03, 2023 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks so much for this roundup! My son recently began a gluten free diet and I'm always looking for great desserts to make for him. First up is going to be the Peppermint Macaroons.

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      • Amanda Mason

        December 06, 2023 at 10:48 am

        So glad you liked the round up and that it was helpful! Let me know how those peppermint macaroons turn out!!

        Reply
    2. Amy Liu Dong

      December 03, 2023 at 7:07 am

      These are all amazing ideas! Very delicious recipes! Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 06, 2023 at 10:48 am

        Enjoy!!

        Reply
    3. Kari | Chef and Steward

      December 04, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      This is a great collectionโ€ฆmy holiday baking is off to a Brilliant start!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 14, 2022 at 5:37 pm

        So glad the list of gluten free desserts is so helpful!

        Reply
    4. Sarah James

      December 04, 2022 at 5:22 am

      What a fab selection of gluten free recipes. So many recipes to choose from but I have my eye on the yule log and brownie cheesecake.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 04, 2022 at 1:42 pm

        Enjoy!

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    5. Amy Liu Dong

      December 03, 2022 at 11:37 am

      Such an awesome list of desserts we can try for this Christmas festivity! Every dessert looks so delicious and yummy! The best part is that it's gluten-free for all those health cautious people! This is a great list to try!

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      • Amanda Mason

        December 03, 2022 at 1:10 pm

        Enjoy!

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