20+ EASY Gluten Free Christmas Dessert Recipes (2024)

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If you're looking forgluten free Christmas dessert recipes? You've come to the right place!

While some are happy with a shop-bought gluten free Christmas pudding (guilty!) sometimes it's nice to go the extra effort with dessert.

And I have tonnes of inspiration from you, whether you're making something in advance or want an easy dessert for the big day.

From Christmas classics like a Yule Log and Christmas Pudding to family favourites like Sticky Toffee Pudding, you're in the right place.

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The best festive dessert recipes

So what kind of gluten free Christmas dessert will go down well with everyone round the table?

I've got some classic recipes which always go down a treat, including mince pies, Christmas cake and a gorgeous gluten free Yule log.

Then there are my twists on some of my favourite gluten free desserts.

How about a gluten free Jaffa Cake trifle, or a Speculoos, no-bake cheesecake packed with festive spice?

I also have some favourites in our household, including a toffee and pecan roulade, pavlova, Key Lime Pie and more!

And then there are even treats for those who don't have a sweet tooth - such as my savoury gluten free biscuits.

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My Gluten Free Christmas Dessert recipes

So whatever you fancy making for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or perhaps a New Year's Eve treat, there's plenty of inspiration for you here.

While a lot of these desserts are designed to serve at least 6 people, many can either be downscaled or kept for several days.

That way you can keep picking at them and have multiple days of festive yumminess!

Gluten Free Christmas Dessert Recipes

These easy gluten free Christmas desserts are perfect for treating your guests.

Trifles, cheesecakes and much more - there's a gluten free festive dessert idea for everyone here.

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Gluten Free Twix Cheesecake

This gluten free, no-bake cheesecake has a buttery shortbread base, caramel cheesecake topping with caramel sauce and chocolate ganache. Made in a 20cm tin to serve 16 people.

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No Bake Baileys Cheesecake (Gluten Free)

This No Bake Baileys Cheesecake is an easy gluten free dessert and perfect for Christmas. This cheesecake has a buttery, chocolate Digestive base and a smooth, Baileys topping. Whip it up the night before to serve 16 hungry guests.

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Gluten Free Banoffee Pie

This gluten free banoffee pie is the easiest gluten free dessert ever. A buttery biscuit base with caramel, banana slices and whipped cream. Made using tinned caramel, this can be on your plate in less than an hour!

This easy gluten free Tiramisu is my twist on a classic. Made without raw eggs, with a splash of Tia Maria for a coffee kick! I find it best to make the gluten free lady fingers a couple of days before constructing the dessert, if you have time.

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Gluten Free Iced Mince Pies

These gluten free icing topped mince pies are a real treat! Sweet mincemeat in a zest gluten free shortcrust pastry and topped with a thick layer of icing. This recipe makes 12-16 gluten free iced mince pies.

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Gluten Free Sticky Toffee Pudding

This easy gluten free sticky toffee pudding is a really easy dessert which everyone will love. A classic dessert with a rich, warm toffee sauce.

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Gluten Free Christmas Pudding

This easy gluten free Christmas pudding recipe makes a large pudding for 4-6 people. It is best made and eaten on the same day but leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.

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Gluten Free 'Biscoff' Cheesecake

This gluten free Biscoff cheesecake is a delicious Christmas dessert idea, filled with the cinnamon-spice of Christmas with swirls of homemade gluten free Biscoff spread. It's a great dessert to prepare in advance and just decorate before serving - you don't even need to bake anything!

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Gluten Free Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding

This gluten free bread and butter pudding uses up leftover panettone with a good glug or amaretto for a festive treat. This works best wirh stale panettone but I've included an initial first step to hurry this process if needed!

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Toffee and pecan roulade

This toffee and pecan roulade is the perfect gluten free dessert. Crunchy meringue, sweet toffee sauce and crunchy pecans. It would be a perfect gluten free Christmas dessert too. It's an absolute favourite in our household and always goes down a treat.

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Gluten Free Jaffa Cake Trifle

This gluten free Jaffa Cake trifle is a delicious chocolate orange trifle, with a Jaffa Cake base, orange and mandarin jelly, chocolate custard and cointreau cream on top. A great alternative Christmas dessert - this serves around 10-12 people. The jelly is best set overnight and the rest can be added before serving.

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Gluten Free Frangipane Mince Pies

These frangipane-topped mince pies are a great twist on a classic Christmas treat! This recipe makes 12 gluten free frangipane mince pies which can easily be frozen.

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Gluten free chocolate yule log

This gluten free yule log recipe is an absolute classic. A light gluten free sponge, rolled and smothered in a rich chocolate frosting. It's a beauty! This is just as much fun to make as it is to eat and will fill you with all sorts of festive cheer.

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Gluten Free Key Lime Pie

This gluten free key lime pie is the perfect dessert. A simple biscuit base with a creamy, zesty filling, topped with whipped cream. An easy oven-baked dessert which can be made the day before.

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LAZY Gluten Free Lemon and Amaretti Trifle

My 'lazy' and gluten free version of Jemma Melvin's gorgeous lemon and amaretti trifle to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. I recommend doing everything up-to-and-including the jelly the night before serving, and then finishing the trifle the day after. The jelly will need at least 4 hours to set so bear this in mind when planning this out! This trifle serves around 10-12 people and you’ll need a 2.5-litre trifle dish.

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Savoury Gluten Free Biscuits

These Savoury Gluten Free Crackers are perfect for a cheeseboard or snacking on. This recipe makes approximately 30 crackers using a 2.5 inch round fluted cutter - perfect for those who want afters but don't have much of a sweet tooth.

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Gluten Free Mince Pies

These easy gluten free mince pies feature buttery shortcrust pastry with a rich mincemeat filling. Super easy to make - serves 10 (with star tops) and around 8 with lids. Total time doesn't include chilling time for pastry.

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Gluten free strawberry cheesecake ice-cream

A no-churn gluten free strawberry cheesecake ice-cream. Made with fresh strawberries and crumbled gluten free shortbread. A perfect summer dessert - no ice-cream maker required! Makes approximately 10-12 servings.

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Bonfire Night Pavlova

This Bonfire Night Pavlova is a dreamy gluten free dessert. Crunchy meringue with a toffee apple topping and caramel sauce. This makes a large pavlova to serve 8-10 people, depending how big you want the portions! Total time does not including cooling time for the meringue.

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Gluten free Meltos cheesecake

My gluten free Meltos cheesecake is a hazelnut buttery biscuit base, with a chocolate hazelnut topping and chunks of Schär Meltos. Perfect as a festive dessert option.

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Gluten free rum and salted caramel mince pies

These gluten free rum and salted caramel mince pies are decadent and rich, the perfect gluten free Christmas party food!

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Gluten free cheesecake - 'no bake' Maple Sunrise flavour

This gluten free cheesecake has a lovely. crunchy base made from the gluten free Maple Sunrise cereal, from Nature's Path. With a smooth, rich topping, this recipe is also egg free and vegetarian.

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Gluten free bread pudding with amaretto

This gluten free bread pudding is spicy and sweet with a delicious boozy twist thanks to a glug of amaretto. It's lightly spiced and totally moreish - and it gets better being left for a few days,

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Gluten Free Christmas Cake

This gluten free Christmas cake is a festive classic. Soak the fruit up to 3 days before making this cake on Stir Up Sunday, which can then be stored and 'fed' every two weeks (for up to two months) until decorating. Total time doesn't including soaking the fruit.

Need some more gluten free Christmas inspiration?

If you’re after some more gluten free Christmas classics then make sure you check out my Gluten Free Christmas ebook

From sticky toffee pudding and mince pies to bread sticks and cheese crackers, there’s something for everyone.

You can have alook at my Gluten Free Christmas ebook and purchase it here.

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Want to have a go at some of the other gluten free baking recipes on the blog? Give some of these other gluten free recipes a try!

There are plenty to choose from – here are a couple to get you going:

  • Gluten free gingerbread cookies
  • Gluten free chocolate yule log recipe
  • Easy gluten free Christmas shortbread recipe

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