My food blog has hundreds of gluten-free dessert recipes, but I’ve narrowed it down to the TOP 25 reader and family-favorite recipes that are perfect for Easter!
I hope you find your new favorite recipe!
This post was originally published in March 2023. It was updated with new photos and instructions in March 2025.
From light and fluffy angel food cake to rich no-bake cheesecake, you’re sure to find several winning gluten-free desserts. So start scrolling—and happy baking!
You also might like this collection of gluten-free Thanksgiving desserts!
Best Gluten-Free Easter Desserts
Easy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
This moist gluten-free carrot cake is easy to make with everyday ingredients, then topped with a blanket of fluffy cream cheese frosting. It’s a springtime favorite that’s perfect for Easter celebrations or turning into cupcakes for festive gatherings!
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Lemon Posset (3 Ingredients!)
Lemon posset is an ultra-silky dessert that pairs the richness of cream with the brightness of lemon. Best of all, it requires just three simple ingredients to create this decadent treat!
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Perfect Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake
Meet the best-tasting angel food cake you’ll ever eat—light, fluffy, and ideal for your Easter table. It’s even better topped with my foolproof 7-minute frosting and fresh strawberries!
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The Best Gluten-Free Coconut Cake
This gluten-free coconut cake is one of the best cakes you’ll ever make! It’s soft, moist, and covered in fluffy cream cheese frosting, with toasted coconut adding the perfect crunch.
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Perfect Gluten-Free Pound Cake
Rich, buttery, and delightfully simple, this gluten-free pound cake is a timeless dessert that needs no extras. Once you try it, you’ll never need another pound cake recipe!
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Gluten-Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Trifle
This gluten-free berry trifle is layered with fresh berries, spongy angel food cake, and sweet almond cream cheese filling. Unlike traditional trifles, this version skips instant pudding for pure, fresh flavors.
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Gluten-Free Cadbury Egg Cookies
These gluten free Cadbury egg cookies are based on my favorite oatmeal cookie recipe, then dotted with mini chocolate chips and slightly crushed Cadbury mini eggs. They make the BEST festive spring treat!
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Gluten-Free Raspberry Crumb Bars
Gluten-free raspberry bars! Brown sugar oat crumble and homemade raspberry filling are a match made in heaven. This is one of my favorite summer desserts!The trick with this recipe is to use frozen raspberries instead of fresh. Also add 1 tablespoon of gluten-free flour to the filling. With these tricks the raspberry layer turns out perfect every time!
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Gluten-Free Lemon Bars (with Shortbread Crust!)
These gluten-free lemon bars strike the perfect balance of tart and sweet. With a buttery shortbread crust and a bright, citrusy filling, they’re impossible to resist!
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Dairy-Free Coconut Cream Pie (REAL DEAL!)
This dairy-free coconut cream pie features a luscious custard made with coconut milk and egg yolks. Topped with flaky pie crust and a mountain of whipped topping, it’s dessert heaven!
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Gluten-Free Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
This gluten-free cheesecake is one of my most popular Easter desserts, thanks to its smooth, creamy texture and easy walnut brown sugar crust. One bite, and you’ll see why it’s a crowd favorite!
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Gluten Free Vanilla Cake Recipe
The BEST gluten-free vanilla cake is here! With a fluffy, pillowy-soft crumb and creamy vanilla buttercream, it’s perfect for any celebration.
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Carrot Cake Power Cookies
These power cookies are gluten-free, vegan, and packed with superfoods. They’re an energy-boosting, kid-friendly treat perfect for Easter brunch!
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Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake Roll
If you’re looking for a light and stunning holiday dessert, this gluten-free angel food cake roll is it! Filled with luscious cream cheese and fresh berries, it’s a showstopper for Easter.
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Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie (Best Recipe!)
This gluten-free key lime pie is the perfect mix of tart, sweet, and creamy. Tucked inside an easy graham cracker crust, it’s a timeless classic no one will believe is gluten-free!
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Best Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Pineapple upside-down cake is a retro dessert that deserves a comeback! The caramelized sugar and juicy fruit topping create a flavor-packed bite every time.
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Easy, Gluten-Free Lemon Cream Pie
This EASY gluten-free lemon pie will wow your guests! It’s tangy, sweet, and creamy, and it only takes a few minutes to make!It’s easy to make lemon pie gluten-free with my tried-and-true gluten-free graham cracker crust. Check out all my tips and tricks in this blog post!
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Gluten-Free Scones (Endless Mix-Ins!)
This gluten-free scone recipe guarantees bakery-style scones—flaky, light, and full of flavor. Serve them at Easter brunch for an elegant and delicious treat!
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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Pie
This gluten-free peanut butter pie has a velvety peanut butter mousse filling in a crunchy gluten-free Oreo crust. Creamy, dreamy, and utterly irresistible!
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake
This gluten-free chocolate mousse cake is a chocoholic’s dream. With a fudgy brownie base and a rich chocolate mousse layer, it’s pure decadence.
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Holiday Fruit Salad
This fluffy fruit salad is the perfect side dish for your Easter menu. Creamy, dreamy, and packed with fresh fruit, it disappears fast at every gathering!
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Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler
This gluten-free peach cobbler has a fluffy cake topping and can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. It’s a timeless dessert perfect for Easter and beyond!
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EASY Gluten-Free Blueberry Cobbler
This gluten-free blueberry cobbler is quick, easy, and packed with juicy berries. It’s an irresistible spring dessert that’s perfect for Easter parties!
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Dairy-Free Banana Cream Pie {Gluten-Free}
This banana cream pie features homemade dairy-free vanilla pudding for a rich, silky texture. You’d never guess it’s completely dairy-free and gluten-free!
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Gluten-Free No-Bake Cheesecake
This gluten-free no-bake cheesecake is a warm-weather lifesaver—rich, creamy, and utterly effortless. The secret? A perfect blend of sour cream, cream cheese, and whipped cream!
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Dairy-Free Creme Brulee
This dairy-free crème brûlée is smooth, elegant, and made with coconut milk for a luscious texture. With vanilla bean, egg yolks, and caramelized sugar, it’s just as luxurious as the classic!
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Perfect Gluten-Free Cupcake Recipe
This perfect gluten-free cupcake recipe guarantees moist, fluffy, bakery-style cupcakes every time. It’s sure to become your go-to for birthdays, holidays, and everything in between!
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Gluten-Free French Breakfast Puffs
These gluten-free French breakfast puffs taste like mini cinnamon sugar donuts. Coated in brown butter and cinnamon sugar, they’re the ultimate Easter morning treat!
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Tips for Gluten-Free Baking
Since many traditional desserts rely on gluten-containing wheat flour to achieve a light, chewy texture, there’s definitely a learning curve to gluten-free baking! However, it’s totally possible once you learn a few pro tips like these:
- Follow the recipe exactly: If you’re new to gluten-free baking, this is not the time to experiment. Gluten-free baking can be finicky, and it’s important to follow every instruction without making any modifications.
- Measure carefully: Adding too much or too little of any ingredient could affect the outcome, so take your time and measure carefully. Consider getting a kitchen scale to make your measurements even more exact.
- Use high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking flour: I like to use gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend like King Arthur Flour in my baked goods. (It works best to use a blend that contains xanthan gum, like this one!)
- Let your batter rest: Most recipes will taste a lot better if you let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes before baking. This minimizes grittiness and improves the texture.
- Don’t worry about over-mixing: Good news! Unlike gluten recipes, gluten-free recipes usually can’t be overmixed. (They don’t contain the gluten that can get tough if the batter is mixed for too long.)
Can I make traditional Easter desserts gluten-free?
Yes! Many classic Easter desserts—like carrot cake, lemon bars, cheesecake, and hot cross buns—can be made gluten-free by using a high-quality gluten-free flour blend and making minor ingredient adjustments. For best results, use a gluten-free recipe rather than swapping ingredients.
How can I make gluten-free desserts dairy-free too?
For dairy-free, gluten-free Easter desserts, substitute dairy milk with almond, coconut, or oat milk, and use vegan butter or coconut oil instead of butter. For cheesecakes and puddings, coconut cream and cashew-based alternatives work well!
What are some easy no-bake gluten-free Easter desserts?
Some of the best no-bake Easter dessert options include gluten-free cheesecake, chocolate mousse, banana cream pie, and fruit trifle. These desserts require minimal effort but deliver maximum flavor!
Are there any naturally gluten-free Easter desserts?
Yes! Meringues, flourless chocolate cake, crème brûlée, and coconut macaroons are naturally gluten-free and perfect for Easter gatherings.
Do you have a good banana bread recipe
Hi Valarie! Yes, we recommend this gluten-free banana bread!
I made this recipe into cupcakes for a small Easter get together. Everyone was OBSESSED with it and said it was one of the best carrot cakes they had ever had! (Even the people who weren’t gluten free!) Also a side note, I like raisins in my carrot cake, so I added those in! It was a 10/10 for my family!
Yay! Thanks for sharing the kind words, Tamara. We appreciate you taking the time to share about your experience.