Add a sweet twist to your holiday with these gluten-free Thanksgiving desserts. Simple, delightful, and perfect for a joyful celebration!
Thanksgiving is truly a heartwarming holiday, centered around gratitude, family, and of course, fantastic food.
Navigating this holiday can be a bit tricky for those who are gluten-free, especially when it comes to the sweet, tempting desserts.
However, having dietary restrictions doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the most anticipated course of the meal. You can enjoy these gluten-free Thanksgiving desserts!
From classic pumpkin pie with a gluten-free twist to innovative treats, these desserts are not just alternatives; they are stars in their own right.
Here are some of my top picks for gluten-free Thanksgiving desserts that will make your holiday gathering even more memorable!
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- Carrot recipes for Thanksgiving
- Corn Recipes for Thanksgiving
- Fruit recipes for Thanksgiving
- Cheap side dishes to make for Thanksgiving
- Non-alcoholic Thanksgiving Drinks Recipes
- The best Thanksgiving books for preschoolers
- Where to get a free turkey for Thanksgiving
- How to make Thanksgiving baskets for needy families
- Things to be thankful for this year
- Fun & easy Thankful crafts for kids
Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts
Bring joy with our Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts. Everyone at the table will love these easy-to-make treats!
Gluten-free and full of chocolate flavor, this Chocolate Tart is perfect for holiday entertaining. Serve it with whipped cream and lots of pomegranate arils.
Indulge in this Homemade Caramel Corn Recipe, enhanced with the cozy touch of gingerbread spices, making it a standout Thanksgiving dessert. This delectably sweet and crunchy treat is perfect for the festive season, and gifting your unique gingerbread-flavored caramel corn to loved ones adds a personal touch to holiday sharing.
Gluten-free pumpkin spice doughnuts are a fun and delicious treat for Thanksgiving.
This creme brulee is sweetened with maple and topped with spices and pecans. Creme brulee can be made in individual ramekins or in one big serving dish.
Delight your taste buds with this easy-to-make Apple Berry Crumble featuring a healthy crumble topping, that also happens to be gluten-free! This perfect gluten-free Thanksgiving dessert only needs 10 minutes of prep time.
These apple pie bars are made with two layers of gluten-free shortcake crust and a delicious spiced apple pie filling. Perfect with a warm tea or coffee while you are hugged by your favorite blanket.
These pumpkin custard cups are a favorite ending to Thanksgiving day. Creamy and full of pumpkin spice flavor, they're a must for your holiday meal plan.
Pumpkin spice toffee with pecans is a perfect after-dinner treat!
These healthy sweet potato muffins are fluffy and delicious, the perfect naturally sweet treat. They are gluten-free and lectin-free, and there is no sugar or sweetener added.
These no-bake pumpkin cookies are perfect for satisfying your pumpkin spice cravings without turning on your oven.
Satisfy your fall cravings with this Keto Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe! This creamy and rich dessert is bursting with sugar-free seasonal flavors.
Serve this gluten-free chocolate pie, and everyone will be asking for seconds! It's easy to make and naturally dairy-free.
Make this scrumptious gluten-free Graham cracker crumble and sprinkle over vanilla or pumpkin ice cream!
These German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are a fun alternative to classic pecan pie! They are gluten-free, paleo, and can be made dairy-free as well.
Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and packed with that sweet pumpkin flavor we all crave for the fall.
Classic Gluten Free Apple Pie with a double crust is just as good as grandma made. It’s got a buttery, flaky crust and perfectly spiced apple filling.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Streusel Bars – A thick cookie crust topped with two layers of creamy cheesecake (plain and pumpkin), and finished off with a cinnamon-spiced streusel!
Make the best gluten-free apple cobbler with this timeless, easy recipe! Gluten-free cobbler has a perfectly sweetened cinnamon apple filling with a buttery, soft cobbler topping. Adaptations are included for vegan or dairy-free options.
This cranberry curd tart features a smooth sweet, and tart cranberry curd filling inside a gluten-free oat and nut-based crust that results in a stunningly delicious and festive holiday dessert.
Impress your guests with these adorable mini pumpkin mousse desserts made in the air fryer. Simple and beautiful, your guests will not stop talking about this one!
Poached pears in wine is a lovely and light Thanksgiving dessert, which is what's needed after such a big meal!
This gluten-free Thanksgiving dessert is always a hit. The nut crust is a treat in and of itself, and it makes for the perfect bite with the creamy butternut squash filling.
This gluten-free Maple Walnut Pie is perfect for Thanksgiving! It's made with toasted walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a splash of bourbon.
Pumpkin Cake Roll – Moist and fluffy cake roll that is loaded with pumpkin and warm spices, and is filled with a whipped cream cheese filling!
These 3-ingredient Peanut Butter Brownies are fudgy on the inside with a crispy top layer on the outside. With only 3 simple ingredients, they are super quick and easy to make. They are also gluten-free (there's no flour needed!).
Make this caramel apple cheesecake for a delicious gluten-free, low-carb dessert that is pure scrumptious.
This delicious Small German Chocolate Cake satisfies any craving for the larger version you might have that’s made with 3 layers, and it's gluten-free!
Chocolate Souffle Cake with Raspberry Sauce Place a scoop of your favorite ice cream alongside it, or top it with whipped cream flavored with liquor. Let your imagination run wild!
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe (Easy to Make in the Instant Pot!)
These gluten-free pumpkin cookies are the softest, most delectable cookies you’ll ever eat! They are remarkably light in texture and literally melt in your mouth.
Gluten-free apple crisp is packed with apples and a simple gluten-free crumble topping made out of ground almonds, rice flour, butter, and brown sugar.
These Sweet Potato Brownies are the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. They are super fudgy, chocolatey, and the perfect way to indulge in your favorite classic dessert.
This gluten-free Pumpkin Bread Pudding is a great Thanksgiving dessert! It's made with cinnamon and topped with rich homemade caramel sauce.
Crisp on the outside but soft, gooey, and chewy on the inside, Chinese Pumpkin Cake or Nan Gua Bing is a must-make dessert in fall! If you've ever felt intimidated by the thought of making your own Asian street snacks, try this easy Chinese recipe to give you confidence! It's simple enough to make perfectly the very 1st time!
Pears are a quintessential fall fruit, and they shine brightly in this gluten-free Thanksgiving dessert!
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