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    Home » Easter » Gluten free Easter Desserts

    Gluten free Easter Desserts

    Published: Jan 4, 2022 · Modified: Mar 13, 2023 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Spring is upon us and Easter is the perfect time to indulge in some gluten free Easter desserts and treats. Just because we are gluten free doesn't mean we have to miss out! As I've got you sorted with beautiful gluten free desserts for easter from some amazing food bloggers.

    photo collage of gluten free easter desserts text overlay.

    If like me you love when spring comes around and you can get to do some gluten free Easter baking then you definitely have to check out the gluten free desserts for Easter shared by some of my favorite food bloggers.

    If you are a fan of fresh citrus flavors then you will also love these gluten free lemon desserts which also make great Easter desserts.

    If you are new to a gluten-free lifestyle you will also find my Gluten free Easter eggs list and What chocolates are gluten free guide helpful.

    Happy Easter!

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why We Love These Gluten Free Desserts For Easter
    • 🍰 Gluten free Easter Cakes
    • 🧁 Gluten free Easter Cupcakes
    • 🍪 Gluten free Easter Cookies
    • 🐣 Gluten free Easter Treats
    • 🐰 No Bake Easter Recipes
    • Gluten Free Pies
    • Gluten Free Easter Desserts FAQs
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why We Love These Gluten Free Desserts For Easter

    • Spring flavors - Lots of choices that you would expect from easter recipes from lemon, carrot, chocolate, and more.
    • Easter-themed desserts - Lots of fun easter themed bakes from bunnies, bumblebees, and egg-shaped treats.
    • Allergy-friendly - All gluten-free easter recipes with some options being dairy free and vegan.
    • No bake options - Don't want to put the oven on there are no bake options or make-ahead easter desserts.

    🍰 Gluten free Easter Cakes

    1. Gluten Free Carrot Cake

    Gluten free carrot layer cake on a wooden cake stand with a white background.
    Gluten Free Carrot Cake
    Gluten Free Carrot Cake

    This recipe for Gluten free carrot cake is so moist and easy to make. It tastes delicious topped with beautiful velvety cream cheese frosting. You won't believe it's gluten free. Love carrot cake then you might also love my Carrot cake cheesecake.

    2. Hummingbird Bundt Cake

    Hummingbird Bundt cake on a white surface.
    Photo credit smallfarmbiglife.com
    Hummingbird Bundt Cake

    Beautiful Hummingbird bundt from smallfarmbiglife.com

    This easy recipe for gluten free hummingbird bundt cake is made with coconut and pineapple. This dessert is simple to make and has a delicious glaze on top.

    3. Gluten free Lemonade Cake

    a slice of gluten free lemonade cake being removed from the cake with a sliced lemon in the background.
    Gluten free Lemonade Cake

    Delicious gluten free lemon drizzle cake topped with lemonade frosting is a fresh zesty cake that will be delicious at any easter dessert table.

    It's soft, moist, and full of spring flavor and no one can tell it gluten free! Looking for a lemon layer cake then also see my lemon meringue cake.

    4. German Sunny-Side Up Cake

    Three slices of sunny side up cake on white plates.
    Photo credit www.all-thats-jas.com
    German Sunny-Side Up Cake

    A delicious and fun German sunny-side up cake from all-thats-jas.com

    This one-of-a-kind German cake resembles sunny-side-up eggs, is fun and lip-smacking good. Easy to make and gluten-free so you can have your cake and eat it too!

    5. Gluten-Free Citrus Olive Oil Cake

    Olive oil cake fully sliced on a white surface.
    Photo credit cravingcalifornia.com
    Gluten-Free Citrus Olive Oil Cake

    This zesty Olive Oil cake from cravingcalifornia.com makes the perfect gluten and dairy free easter bake.

    Moist and flavorful olive oil cake flavored with orange zest, and almond extract. You would never even know it’s gluten-free and dairy-free!

    6. San Sebastian Cheesecake

    Basque cheesecake on brown parchment paper with a slice being lifted out.
    San Sebastian Cheesecake

    San Sebastian cheesecake, also known as "Basque burnt cheesecake," is a crustless cheesecake with a burnt exterior and creamy interior.

    Is a great option because it's crustless, so it's a little lighter than traditional cheesecake, which can be a nice balance after a big Easter meal. Plus, it's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, which can be helpful if you're hosting a big Easter gathering.

    🧁 Gluten free Easter Cupcakes

    7. Healthy Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    Gluten free carrot cupcakes stacked together.
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    Healthy Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    You won't believe these Carrot cupcakes from sunglowkitchen.com are gluten and sugar free.

    These Healthy Carrot Cake Cupcakes are gluten-free and sugar-free, and taste like an actual carrot cake! They are made with warming spices and are so light and fluffy.

    8. Coconut Cupcakes

    Two coconut cupcakes on a white surface.
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    Healthy Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    Looking for Vegan gluten free Easter treats then you need to try these cupcakes from strengthandsunshine.com

    These ultra-coconutty Gluten-Free Coconut Cupcakes are vegan, allergy-free, and so easy to make! A healthy coconut cake made with coconut milk, coconut oil, and shredded coconut; baked and topped with a delicious dairy-free coconut buttercream frosting with toasted coconut shreds! A perfect dessert recipe for any occasion!

    9. Bumblebee Chocolate Cupcakes

    Chocolate cupcake with a bubble bee fondant on top.
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    gluten free bumblebee chocolate cupcakes

    You will love these adorable gluten free bumblebee chocolate cupcakes from all-thats-jas.com and are a perfect addition to your spring desserts.

    A dessert for all ages, these chocolate cupcakes are gluten-free, rich with dark chocolate flavor, and topped with silky cream cheese frosting and apricot bumblebees.

    🍪 Gluten free Easter Cookies

    10. Gluten free Mini Egg Cookies

    Stacked mini egg cookies on a white background with loose mini eggs sprinkles around.
    Mini Egg Cookies

    Gluten-free mini egg cookies are a great option for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, as they offer a tasty alternative to traditional cookies. They are also perfect for Easter or other springtime occasions, as they capture the colors and flavors of the season.

    11. Birds Nest Cookies 

    Mini egg cookies on a white surface.
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    Gluten free Bird Nest Cookies

    How fun are these bird nest cookies from texanerin.com. I love getting creative and decorating our Easter cookies with mini eggs.

    These bird's nest cookies are super easy to make and just require 7 ingredients! They can easily be made paleo or vegan. This Easter cookie recipe is also an easy one for kids to help with and uses pantry ingredients.

    12. Viennese Whirls

    gluten free viennese cookies on a white plate.
    Gluten free Viennese Whirls

    Easy gluten free Viennese whirls recipe. Beautiful buttery biscuits filled with creamy buttercream and sweet jam or homemade lemon curd to add in those spring flavors. They are so quick and easy to make. Perfect for Easter afternoon tea.

    13. Carrot Cake Sugar Cookies

    Carrot shaped cookies on a white surface.
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    Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Sugar Cookies

    Bright and beautiful sugar cookies from strengthandsunshine.com

    These Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Sugar Cookies are fun, delicious, and full of veggies! These carrot-shaped cut-out carrot cookies are vegan and allergy-free, made with a carrot cake dough and decorated with dairy-free & naturally colored white chocolate. They're a perfectly cute & kid-friendly treat for any Easter or Spring celebration!

    🐣 Gluten free Easter Treats

    14. Easter Rice Krispie Treats

    Easter rice Krispy treats on a white surface.
    Gluten-Free Rice Krispy Easter Treats

    These Easter Rice Krispie Treats are so quick and easy to make. Not only are they delicious but also gluten free. Chewy marshmallow bars drizzled in white chocolate topped with milk chocolate KitKat bunny for the perfect Easter-themed treat.

    15. Giant Vegan Crème Egg

    Giant creme egg with flowers in the background.
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    Giant Vegan Crème Egg

    It wouldn't be Easter without creme egg and this vegan and gluten-free Giant creme egg from addictedtodates.com is stunning and sure to impress your guests.

    This giant vegan crème egg is a fun and delicious dessert for Easter. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s gluten-free and surprisingly easy to make.

    16. Marshmallow Bunnies

    Marshamallow bunnies surrounded by spring flowers and decorations.
    Photo credit www.marcellinaincucina.com
    marshmallow bunnies

    The kids will love these adorable marshmallow bunnies from marcellinaincucina.com.

    These Marshmallow Bunnies are so cute and whimsical that they will brighten every Easter dessert table. Plus you’ll discover that making marshmallows at home is not hard at all!

    17. Creme Egg Brownies

    Sliced crème egg brownies in a baking tin with Cadbury creme eggs on the side.
    Crème Egg Brownies

    Gluten-free creme egg brownies are a delicious and indulgent dessert that combines the rich and fudgy texture of brownies with the sweet and creamy flavor of Cadbury Creme Eggs.

    A perfect dessert for Easter or any chocolate lover. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by everyone, whether they follow a gluten-free diet or not.

    🐰 No Bake Easter Recipes

    18. Mini Easter Cheesecakes

    gluten free mini easter cheesecakes on a wooden chopping board.
    Mini Easter Cheesecakes

    Easy Mini Easter Cheesecakes are a perfect family-friendly recipe as they are no-bake cheesecakes. The best part is they are gluten-free due to switching the base ingredients so you can enjoy and no one can even tell they are gluten free. If you want a more lemon-flavored cheesecake for easter you will love my cheesecake with lemon curd.

    19. No-Bake Carrot Cheesecake

    carror cake cheesecake on a white plate with a slice cut out.
    Photo credit www.addictedtodates.com
    No-Bake Carrot Cheesecake

    Who wouldn't want a slice of this stunning cheesecake from addictedtodates.com

    This delicious cake consists of a no-bake carrot cake base and spiced cheesecake filling. It’s gluten-free as well as being vegan and easy to make.

    20. Homemade Reese’s Peanut butter eggs

    Chocolate covered peanut butter eggs stacked together.
    Photo credit www.bostongirlbakes.com
    Homemade Reese’s Peanut butter eggs

    These bite-sized gluten free easter treats from bostongirlbakes.com are so delicious and perfect for Easter gift baskets.

    A homemade version of the classic Easter basket treat- now you can have them all year round! Homemade Reese’s Peanut butter eggs that are 1000% better than store-bought!

    Gluten Free Pies

    21. Gluten free Lemon Meringue Pie

    Close up of a gluten free lemon meringue pie with a slice removed.
    Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

    This gluten free lemon meringue pie is the perfect Easter pie recipe. With a flaky gluten free pie crust and a silky smooth lemon filling topped with a fluffy toasted Swiss meringue.

    Gluten Free Easter Desserts FAQs

    What makes a dessert gluten-free?

    A dessert is considered gluten-free if it does not contain any ingredients that contain gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten can cause digestive problems in people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, so it's important to use gluten-free ingredients when making desserts for anyone following a gluten free diet.

    What are some popular gluten-free Easter desserts?

    There are many delicious gluten-free Easter desserts to choose from, including gluten free carrot cake, gluten free lemon bars, chocolate eggs, and gluten free fruit tarts. Many traditional Easter desserts can also be made gluten-free with a few substitutions, using gluten-free ingredients.

    Can gluten-free Easter desserts be made ahead of time?

    Many gluten-free Easter desserts can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve. Some desserts may even taste better after a day or two of refrigeration, allowing the flavors to meld together.

    These gluten-free Easter desserts have given those of us that require gluten free recipes some delicious and delightful treats that are perfect for the holiday season. From classic carrot cake to delectable lemon flavored desserts, there is something for everyone on this list.

    These desserts are not only gluten-free, but also full of flavor and sure to impress any guest at your Easter celebration. So whether you are living a gluten-free lifestyle or simply looking for a gluten free dessert to serve to a gluten-free guest, these desserts are the perfect addition to your Easter table. Enjoy and have a wonderful holiday!

    I hope you enjoyed this Gluten free Easter desserts roundup.

    I would love your feedback.  Please leave a comment below on what recipe you would love to try. You can also tag me in any photos taken when trying any recipe over on my Instagram.

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