12 Kitchen-Tested Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Summer Desserts
Gluten-free, dairy-free desserts are a popular choice in the summer because they provide a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional dairy-based treats. These summer desserts are perfect for cooling down and making the most of the summer season while enjoying delicious sweets without digestive discomfort.
Plant-Based Substitutes for Dairy
Instead of heavy cream and butter, these recipes use plant-based alternatives like creamy coconut milk, almond milk, and cold-pressed oils or nut butters. These ingredients keep the textures rich and satisfying while keeping the dessert lighter than traditional dairy options.
Easy for Outdoor Entertaining
These desserts are also practical for summer gatherings. Many travel well and stay fresh at room temperature, making them excellent choices for outdoor picnics, backyard barbecues, and family get-togethers where fridge space is tight. On hot afternoons, you can also serve them chilled for a refreshing finish.
Our 12 Favorite Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Summer Desserts
Skip the dairy and enjoy the season!
Grain-Free Summer Plum Cake
A rustic Grain-Free Summer Plum Cake is all about sweet tartness of fresh plums and a moist tender cake. This dairy-free plum dessert is brilliant, not only because it is beyond delicious but also for its simplicity and healthy ingredients.
Dairy-Free Gluten Free Key Lime Squares
In this chilled gluten free summer dessert, the crust is mildly spiced with ginger and nutmeg. The dairy-free custard topping has a light texture, almost like a mousse. Hinted with key lime juice and sweetened with only condensed coconut milk, this is a refreshing dessert for all summer.
Dairy Free and Gluten-Free Coconut Pineapple Cake
This two layer dairy-free summer dessert is tender, moist, filled with refreshing pineapples and flavoured with coconut. But, it is the special coconut vanilla glaze that makes this into an extra special summer cake.
Dairy-Free Indian Spiced Creamy Rice Pudding
This dairy-free rice pudding is super creamy with a hint of cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon with dried fruit and pistachios throughout.
Vegan Apple Streusel Cake – Gluten Free
This rustic, dairy-free dessert is moist with a tender crumb, layered with flavored apples and sweet streusel topping. It’s the perfect gluten free dessert for picnics or summer barbecues.
No Bake Lemon Coconut Bars – Dairy-Free Dessert
This gluten-free Lemon Coconut Bar recipe is delightfully zesty, refreshingly cold and tastes almost like lemon-coconut ice cream. If you don’t feel like baking, you must try this easy, dairy-free dessert recipe. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Easy Grain-Free Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
This gluten free blueberry cobbler can be made with or without dairy. In this summer dessert, the juicy blueberries are bursting with freshness, with a splash of fresh lemon juice for a hint of tartness, and the most amazing grain-free topping. WE LOVE THIS!
Gluten Free No Bake Raspberry Chocolate Tart
This is a gluten free, dairy-free no-bake dessert, and requires less than 10 ingredients! It’s the perfect summer cake for special occasions or holiday entertaining. It is a fail-proof dessert recipe even for novice cooks.
Jamaican Sweet Potato Pie – Gluten and Dairy Free Dessert
Whatever the occasion, you can never go wrong with a delicious healthy-ish pie such as this dairy-free sweet potato pie. Yes, some may enjoy this in the fall, but this gluten-free pie is wicked in the summer when chilled. Top with coconut cream, and YUM!
Coconut Crème Brûlée – Dairy Free Dessert
This gluten-free and dairy-free summer dessert is a twist on the classic French dessert and is a combination of Crème Brûlée and a flan. This recipe is made using only 7 ingredients and is very easy to make.
Moroccan-Style Yogurt Cake – Dairy Free Summer Dessert
This Moroccan-Style Yogurt Cake is based on the classic Meskouta but without grains, dairy and nuts, and the summer dessert is naturally gluten-free. This simple custard-like cake is made using only five ingredients plus fresh Blueberries and Moroccan spices. So simple, ENJOY!
Gluten Free Carrot Cake – Dairy Free Dessert
This is a plant-based, gluten free dessert recipe, making it the perfect treat for those with dietary restrictions. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a deliciously rich dairy-free buttercream coconut frosting. With the grated carrots, grated pears, raisins, and spices, it’s a sure summer winner!
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