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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    25 Gluten Free Christmas Desserts

    Published: Dec 6, 2022 · Modified: Aug 28, 2024 by Amanda Mason · 32 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 topped with fresh raspberries.

    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
    mini chocolate cakes on a cooling rack.

    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
    mini peppermint donuts served with peppermint candy canes.

    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
    Close up of pinwheel cookies.

    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 and caramel nachos being served on a plate.

    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
    Image for Gluten Free Oreo Balls

    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
    cherry galette on a platter being sliced.

    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
    raspberry gluten free Christmas dessert.

    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 gluten free zucchini bread.

    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 pudding served with sliced pear.

    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 chocolate pudding cups served on a platter.

    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
    mini pecan cinnamon rolls with cinnamon sticks on table.

    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 Christmas cake topped with fruit.

    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
    gluten free pecan bites.

    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
    8 chocolate truffle amaretto balls on a counter, chocolate chips on table.

    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 on a marble counter.

    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
    White bowl containing a single serving of an Apple Crumble with a scoop of vanilla on top, spoon in bowl with crumble on table.

    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
    peanut butter swirl cookies on a plate served with milk.

    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
    Brownie cheesecake on a pie spatula.

    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 bites on a sheet

    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
    Image for Peppermint Macaroons

    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 on a cooling racks.

    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
    gluten free yule log on table.

    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
    gluten free decorated christmas cookies.

    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 canes on a table served with a cup of milk.

    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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    Founded in 2012, Recipes Worth Repeating grew from people routinely asking me to email them the recipe for my latest dish. Recipe development comes naturally to me and I find cooking relaxing. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I developed a passion for cooking at an early age and I love to showcase a variety of recipes on my blog.Creating delicious new recipes, still photography, and video for Recipes Worth Repeating is the driving force behind what engages my readers to keep coming back for more recipes they will love.

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    1. Ann

      November 30, 2022 at 12:29 pm

      This is a great list! I have a family member that is gluten free, but I always have a hard time finding some desserts and goodies to make!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 01, 2022 at 7:02 am

        I am glad it was helpful!!

        Reply
    2. Liz

      November 30, 2021 at 4:41 pm

      What a great list of yummy desserts for the holiday season! Those apple nachos look delicious! As do the cinnamon roll cookies!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 01, 2021 at 8:13 am

        Thanks, Liz! Let me know which recipes you end up trying!!

        Reply
    3. Miller

      November 09, 2020 at 8:32 am

      Yummy Gluten free desserts round up. Actually I like flourless chocolate cake Because it primarily made with semi-sweet chocolate chips.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        November 09, 2020 at 11:07 am

        Thanks! I can't wait to hear which one you end up trying!

        Reply
    4. Amy

      December 09, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      All these look amazing! I can’t have gluten so the fact that I can find some recipe that work for me is wonderful!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 10, 2018 at 7:08 pm

        I am SO glad you found some gluten free desserts in this round up that work for you!! You'll have to let me know which one(s) you tried and what you thought!! Can't wait to hear!

        Reply
    5. Jessica Robinson

      December 20, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      Each of these recipes looks so delicious! Cannot wait to try them all!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 22, 2017 at 9:35 am

        Enjoy!!

        Reply
    6. Shannon @ Pass Me Some Tasty

      December 03, 2016 at 10:26 am

      Wonderful roundup Amanda! Thank you for including my GF Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake. : )

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 04, 2016 at 7:35 am

        Thanks for submitting it!!!!

        Reply
    7. Platter Talk

      December 03, 2016 at 7:18 am

      Those are some seriously beautiful GF desserts. I love them all! Those chocolate Christmas cakes w/cranberry are so elegant...

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 03, 2016 at 7:42 am

        I'm glad you like the post!! Yes - some amazing food blogger friends I have out there! So thankful they helped me put this together!

        Reply
    8. Sarah

      December 03, 2016 at 6:07 am

      These all look so delicious and I absolutely LOVE that they're all GF! Perfect!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 03, 2016 at 7:42 am

        THanks! Yes - GF desserts are so important for the holidays! I try to incorporate as much as I can!!

        Reply
    9. Just Jo

      December 03, 2016 at 1:10 am

      Oh thank you so much for posting this - I was struggling to think what to bake over Christmas as one of my family is Coeliac. I adore the top photo - wow they look good and ohhhh how cute are those cinnamon roll cookies?! Pinning for sure!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 03, 2016 at 7:43 am

        Oh good!! I'm so glad you like the roundup!! Yeah - a lot of people are Celiac in my life too! Glad it's helpful and that you like it!!

        Reply
    10. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      December 02, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      What a delicious roundup! I definitely want to make the apple nachos and the fudge recipes.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 02, 2016 at 8:38 pm

        Thank you! Yes - I plan to make several of these this holiday season!! Enjoy!!!

        Reply
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