24 Gluten-free Christmas Desserts

 What other way to enjoy Christmas than with gluten-free Christmas desserts? From cakes to pies, cookies, and more, enjoy all the sweet treats of the season!

People with gluten allergy often feel like they're missing out on their favorite parts of the season since food is a big part of the celebration.

But with these gluten-free desserts, Christmas is still as sweet as it has always been!

1. Pumpkin Pound Cake

This moist pumpkin pound cake is drizzled with a decadent bourbon cream cheese frosting, which makes you want to drool.

The cake can be prepared months in advance, frozen, and then decorated just before serving. Additionally, you may bake little pound cakes, which are excellent hostesses and holiday gifts.

2. Dark Chocolate Pavlova

These small black chocolate pavlovas have a crisp, chocolate-studded meringue foundation, whipped cream, and luscious fresh fruit. You can create a single giant pavlova or several smaller ones, and you can use any fruit you desire.

3. Cinnamon Ginger Pear Crumble

This crumble is the ideal fall dessert because it features warm spiced pears and a buttery oat-and-nut topping. A dash of candied ginger enhances the taste, and a dollop of whipped cream or an ice cream scoop adds a chilly contrast.

4. Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Try this lemon olive oil cake if you're looking for gluten-free Christmas desserts. This simple cake gets its big dose of lemon flavor from lemon zest, lemon juice, and a 2-ingredient lemon glaze. So prepare it a day or two before serving since it gets even better with time.

5. Cinnamon Vanilla Apple Galette

Even though it is tastier than a regular pie, this apple galette is much simpler to create. Spiced apples are encased in a buttery gluten-free pie crust, and the galette is baked until the apples are soft and the crust is crispy and flaky.

6. Mascarpone Cheesecake 

This simple no-bake mascarpone cheesecake has a press-in biscotti crust, a smooth, creamy filling, and a delicious cherry jam topping. The cake can be prepared in advance; the best part is that it is frozen rather than baked.

7. Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies

This cookie is also among the tasty gluten-free Christmas desserts. These raspberry almond thumbprint cookies have a burst of delicious jam in the middle, a chewy center, and an appealing sweet almond flavor. The best part is that they can be made vegan, dairy-free, and naturally paleo.

8. Mini Maple Pecan Tarts

Christmas won't be complete without these mini maple pecan tarts. They're the perfect holiday cookie; you can serve them plain or add a drizzle of dark chocolate to make them extra special.

9. Vegan Gingerbread Donuts

These lovely gingerbread doughnuts are a traditional holiday delicacy. They have a strong flavor and fantastic texture and are covered with silky, cooling coconut cream. These are vegan, so you'll use molasses, almond butter, and applesauce to make them fluffy and delicious.

10. Pinwheel Cookies

These gluten-free Christmas desserts look grinch-like. You'll want to make two batches because that green is so vibrant. You can even decorate each one with a little red heart after baking.

You must be cautious when rolling the dough since the green makes such a stark contrast. Also, if you'd rather, you can use red instead of green.

11. Chocolate Amaranth Pudding With Cardamom Poached Pears

Amaranth is a rare variety of gluten-free flour. Although it looks more like quinoa, it has a sesame-like flavor.

It doesn't fluff up as quinoa does. As it cooks, it softens while retaining a largely unchanged small shape. Be sure to purchase top-notch chocolate because you'll use it for flavor.

12. Gluten-free Rum Balls

Rum balls are similar to cake pops, except cookies are used instead of sponges. As a result, they have a slightly distinct yet quite pleasing texture.

To make a gluten-free recipe, mix almond flour with shredded coconut, cacao powder, dark rum, and honey to make something resembling a protein ball. The coconut adds a nice texture and helps to preserve the shape.

13. Christmas Tree Meringues 

Meringues are one of the most popular gluten-free treats. It's incredibly simple to make, and you can make a ton of these small trees from a single batch. 

We advise using a star tip to give these a more tree-like feel. Also, remember that gel food coloring is required to turn them green. 

As soon as you get the hang of it, you can even turn these into lollipops by adding creative paper straws.

14. Yule Log

This is also among the gluten-free Christmas desserts that you'll love. You can't go wrong with a delicate chocolate sponge sandwiched between a light and fluffy chocolate mousse and then topped with additional chocolate.

The buttercream on top of the classic flourless sponge recipe has a mocha flavor and adds structure by whipping egg whites. 

However, if you want to stick with chocolate, use whipped ganache or standard chocolate icing.

15. Coconut Macaroons 

Coconut macaroons are simple to make at home and take little time to prepare. You'll prepare a loose meringue and mix the coconut into it. Spoon it out and bake it after that. 

If you don't have the time or patience, simply use a piping bag to add chocolate stripes to the top of the cookies instead of dipping the base in chocolate.

16. Gluten-free Strawberry Crisp

Strawberries are likely out of season, as this article is about Christmas desserts. Therefore, if using frozen, completely defrost and drain them.

If you don't, the oats can become mushy, and the filling will be watery. Oats aren't ideal for those with severe celiac, but this pie should be OK if it's only a mild allergy or a preference for certain foods. 

17. Gluten-free S'more Pie

There are many pie recipes that call for graham crackers. Therefore, if you need a gluten-free dessert, you must either search your neighborhood grocery or just prepare your gluten-free crackers.

The next step is to make chocolate pudding and top it with marshmallows. This applies to any number of fillings.

18. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe

Peppermint bark is also among gluten-free Christmas desserts. Bulk preparation is simple, and most individuals find it to be a safe option. 

There shouldn't be too many allergies to worry about because it contains chocolate and candy canes. This would also be suitable for your vegan pals if you can get chocolate without dairy.

19. Cranberry Crème Brulée Recipe with Amaretto

Creme brulée is naturally gluten-free and delicious, like ice cream and meringue. Usually, sugar is sprinkled on top of plain vanilla custard, but this recipe adds a festive touch. 

You'll add tart cranberries and a splash of almond liquor to make it more Christmas-themed. You could substitute raspberries if you don't want them to be overly tart.

20. Crinkled Eggnog Cookies

Why not use eggnog in everything when we usually see it around Christmas? It's also among the gluten-free Christmas desserts on this list.

You'll discover that it incorporates delicious spices and a lovely creaminess into cookie dough. 

You must coat the cooled cookie dough ball in powdered sugar before baking to achieve the distinctive crinkle top.

21. Eggnog Pie

This recipe's filling includes pudding to help it set, just like the filling of banana cream pie. Because of this, it is insanely creamy and incredibly delicious. 

You could simply use a gluten-free gingerbread recipe, but the snickerdoodle crust adds a fun and cozy touch.

22. Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

The best gluten-free chocolate cookies are fudgy and chewy because they taste better that way.

Moreover, neither flour nor a substitute for flour is used in the mixture. Instead, you'll use cocoa powder, eggs, as well as a lot of chopped chocolate and hazelnut butter.

23. Pear Custard Tart & Mulled Wine Poached Pears

This custard and pear tart looks just lovely. It is not just vibrant and elegant, but it also exudes professionalism. But guess what? Making pear tarts at home is ridiculously simple.

All you have to do to give the pears a beautiful flavor and color is poach them in mulled wine. Then, thinly slice them and delicately tuck them into the custard.

24. Gingerbread Ice Cream

Because almost everyone enjoys it, ice cream is a simple and secure alternative to gluten-free Christmas desserts.

This recipe for gingerbread will blow you away. Every bite is bursting with flavor and is incredibly creamy and delicious. 

Try baking and smashing some gluten-free gingerbread cookies, then stirring them into the ice cream before freezing if you really want to wow your guests.

Conclusion 

That's all about the different types of gluten-free Christmas desserts we have for you! Any gluten-free dessert recipe you decide to make this Christmas will be simple to prepare and will be a hit with everyone. Thanks for reading!