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42 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts

Published: Nov 11, 2023 · Modified: Jan 5, 2024 by Morgan · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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!

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts.

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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts.

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts

Bring joy with our Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts. Everyone at the table will love these easy-to-make treats!

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Gluten Free Chocolate Tart

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.

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Gingerbread Caramel Corn Recipe

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.

Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

Pumpkin Spice Gluten Free Donuts

Gluten-free pumpkin spice doughnuts are a fun and delicious treat for Thanksgiving.

Photo Credit: www.peelwithzeal.com

Maple Creme Brulee

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.

Photo Credit: www.eatingworks.com

Gluten Free Apple and Berry Crumble

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.

Photo Credit: creativeinmykitchen.com

Sugar-Free Apple Pie Bars (Gluten-Free)

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.

Photo Credit: www.attainable-sustainable.net

Pumpkin Custard Cups

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.

Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

Toffee with Pecans and Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin spice toffee with pecans is a perfect after-dinner treat!

Photo Credit: creativeinmykitchen.com

Healthy Sweet Potato Muffins (No Added Sugar, Gluten-Free)

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.

Photo Credit: www.eatingworks.com

Chocolate Dipped No Bake Pumpkin Cookies

These no-bake pumpkin cookies are perfect for satisfying your pumpkin spice cravings without turning on your oven.

Photo Credit: homemadeheather.com

Keto Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe

Satisfy your fall cravings with this Keto Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe! This creamy and rich dessert is bursting with sugar-free seasonal flavors.

Photo Credit: zestforbaking.com

Gluten Free Chocolate Pie (Dairy Free)

Serve this gluten-free chocolate pie, and everyone will be asking for seconds! It's easy to make and naturally dairy-free. 

Photo Credit: www.thefreshcooky.com

Epic Graham Cracker Crumble Topping (Gluten-Free or Regular)

Make this scrumptious gluten-free Graham cracker crumble and sprinkle over vanilla or pumpkin ice cream!

Photo Credit: kitskitchen.com

German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

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.

Photo Credit: www.mamagourmand.com

Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie with Flaky Crust

Learn how to make the best sweet potato pie with this gluten-free recipe full of easy pro tips! An ultra-creamy, perfectly sweetened filling makes the ideal compliment to a buttery, flaky GF pie crust. Dairy-free modifications included.

Photo Credit: karalydon.com

Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and packed with that sweet pumpkin flavor we all crave for the fall. 

Photo Credit: www.whattheforkfoodblog.com

Gluten Free Apple Pie Recipe

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.

Photo Credit: mommyevolution.com

No Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

No churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream has all the flavors of a classic pumpkin pie, but in a cool and creamy frozen form. This ice cream recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for Thanksgiving in warmer weather climates – all without an ice cream maker!

Photo Credit: marshasbakingaddiction.com

Pumpkin Cheesecake Streusel Bars

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!

Photo Credit: tyberrymuch.com

Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Cake {Vegan & Gluten Free}

This apple oatmeal cake is made with oat flour, and lots of Fall spices, and is completely gluten-free. Chock full of in-season apples, it makes the perfect autumn or Thanksgiving dessert when drizzled with the cinnamon icing included in the recipe!

Photo Credit: www.mamagourmand.com

Gluten-Free Apple Cobbler

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.

Photo Credit: www.runningtothekitchen.com

Cranberry Curd Tart

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.

Photo Credit: thirtysomethingsupermom.com

Mini Pumpkin Mousse Air Fryer Recipe

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!

Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

Poached Pears in Wine (Easy 3 Ingredient Recipe)

Poached pears in wine is a lovely and light Thanksgiving dessert, which is what's needed after such a big meal!

Photo Credit: cookingontheweekends.com

Butternut Squash Pie with Nut Crust

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.

Photo Credit: www.therusticfoodie.com

Maple Walnut Pie with Bourbon

This gluten-free Maple Walnut Pie is perfect for Thanksgiving! It's made with toasted walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a splash of bourbon.

Photo Credit: marshasbakingaddiction.com

Pumpkin Cake Roll

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!

Photo Credit: wholefoodsoulfoodkitchen.com

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Brownies

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!).

Photo Credit: www.easyanddelish.com

Caramel Apple Cheesecake (Low-Carb/Sugar-Free)

Make this caramel apple cheesecake for a delicious gluten-free, low-carb dessert that is pure scrumptious.

Photo Credit: bunnyswarmoven.net

Small German Chocolate Cake

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!

Photo Credit: bunnyswarmoven.net

Chocolate Souffle Cake (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!

Photo Credit: www.anediblemosaic.com

Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe (Easy to Make in the Instant Pot!)

If you’re looking for a festive fall dessert, this Pumpkin Cheesecake is easy to make in the oven or Instant Pot, and it's rich and creamy with a hint of pumpkin and warm spices. It makes a lovely addition to a holiday dessert table or as a treat after any fall meal. And it's gluten-free and low!

Photo Credit: cassidyscraveablecreations.com

Low-Carb Dinner Rolls

You'll fall in love with bread all over again after you try these gluten-free almond flour dinner rolls. Not only are they super quick and easy to make, but they're soft and tender with that classic "bready" taste.

Photo Credit: www.allergyfreealaska.com

Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

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.

Photo Credit: www.livinglou.com

Gluten Free Apple Crisp

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.

Photo Credit: www.allergyfreealaska.com

Gluten-Free Pecan Pie (corn syrup-free, refined sugar-free)

Swapping out the corn syrup for pure maple syrup in this Gluten-Free Pecan Pie (Corn Syrup-Free, Refined Sugar-Free) adds to the depth and richness of the pie’s flavor. Maple syrup is so amazing on its own, but when used in pecan pie, it’s downright fabulous.

Photo Credit: goodfoodbaddie.com

Best Sweet Potato Brownies (V/GF)

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. 

Photo Credit: www.therusticfoodie.com

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

This gluten-free Pumpkin Bread Pudding is a great Thanksgiving dessert! It's made with cinnamon and topped with rich homemade caramel sauce.

Photo Credit: www.greedygirlgourmet.com

Chinese Pumpkin Cake

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!

Photo Credit: cookingontheweekends.com

Rosemary Roasted Hasselback Korean Pears

Pears are a quintessential fall fruit, and they shine brightly in this gluten-free Thanksgiving dessert!

Photo Credit: www.therisingspoon.com

Easy Candied Pecans (Oven Recipe)

Here's a recipe for easy homemade candied pecans that are crunchy, sweet & fragrant! They're coated in a mixture of brown sugar, maple sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg to create an irresistible craggy texture that will keep you reaching for more.

Photo Credit: beamingbaker.com

Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies {Truly Amazing!}

Timeless and classic, these gluten-free oatmeal cookies are guaranteed to satisfy every time, whether you make them with chocolate chips, raisins, chopped nuts, or extra oats. No Thanksgiving dessert table is complete without a fresh batch of these GF oatmeal cookies!

Thanks for reading!

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