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Over 20 Gluten Free Festive Desserts and Toppings for Christmas Puddings

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Presenting my Gluten Free Festive Desserts round up with a guarantee that you’ll find something that everyone can enjoy this Christmas. I’ve focused on both traditional desserts, the ‘new’ tradition of chocolate and sticky toffee puddings. All bakes are gluten free and most are dairy free and vegan too but without any compromise on taste and quality.

Gluten Free Festive Desserts – ideas and inspiration

I’ve broken the recipes down into subgroups; Desserts, Puddings, Pastry, Sweets and Toppings. So, if you like, you can skip the other recipes and go straight to the festive dessert and pudding type that you fancy to save time. Otherwise, if you’re browsing, grab yourself a cuppa or a sneaky mulled wine now, and I’ll see you back here in 5mins to take you on a tour of my 20 Gluten Free Festive Desserts and Toppings.

For more inspiration there’s also my Free From Christmas Recipes Featuring Popular Trimmings

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How to bake smaller puddings this Christmas?

This year Christmas may be very different for many of us. I’m used to a Christmas with up to 15 other family members all squashed round a table keeping our elbows in so’s not to bash the person next to us! This year we will be spending our first ever Christmas as just the four of us.

In some respects, I’m looking forward to the fact that I’m in charge of everything we eat and therefore will make sue that Bethany and I have a gluten free, dairy free, egg free Christmas where we can eat everything on the table in front of us.

Pudding sizes will have to alter this year to suit the size of the smaller dinner party, but the great thing about my recipes is that I use a clever tool on my website that allows you to choose the serving size you wish to bake.

For example, if you want to make my sticky toffee and date pudding for just two people change the serving size from 4 to 2 and the ingredients will adjust accordingly. You will just need to remember to use smaller pudding basins, cake tins and casserole dishes.

A note on Gluten Free Spirits

I see a lot of confusion over spirits and alcohol on social media. There are still difference depending on where you live in the world but here in the UK this excerpt taken from the Coeliac UK website goes some way to answer the question; Can I drink alcohol if I am gluten free?

Are Spirits Gluten Free?

Cider, wine, sherry, spirits, port and liqueurs are gluten free.

Experts agree that there is no physical way that pure distilled alcohol can contain gluten – this is because the gluten protein cannot travel through to the vapour produced by the prolonged heating in the distillation process and become part of the final alcohol product.

Distilled spirits only contain gluten if gluten containing ingredients are added after the distillation process and in this case, there is labelling legislation that ensures the product states CONTAINS wheat, barley, rye or oats on the label.

Source – Coeliac UK FAQ page for more answers to top gluten free questions follow the link Coeliac UK FAQ’s

Please note: some people are also intolerant to certain grains such as barley, rye and oats so even with the gluten removed this can cause digestive issues. If concerned please consult your doctor.

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Gluten Free Christmas Desserts

The desserts I have chosen to add to my 20 Gluten Free Festive Desserts round up are ones that I think sing celebration. They also give an alternative to traditional plum puddings and fruit-filled pies and tarts. Plus, the trifle is a personal childhood memory of mine at the Christmas tea table.

Gluten Free Salted Chocolate Tart
Despite is master class appearance, this beautifully rich Salted Chocolate Tart is really simple to make, a chocolate lovers paradise…not for the feint hearted, this gluten free dessert is hardcore!
Check out this recipe
Gluten Free Salted Chocolate Tart
No Bake Dairy Free Chocolate Orange Ganache Tart
A deliciously luxurious No Bake Chocolate Ganache Tart, made gluten free, dairy free and vegan. This tart can be made in less than 30mins and ready to eat in 1 hour. The perfect no-fuss decadent dessert for any special occasion.
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Chocolate Orange Ganache Tart - Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan
Best Ever Gluten Free Trifle
A showstopper of a Trifle, this wonderfully indulgent gluten free trifle is actually really simple to make, you just need time!
Check out this recipe
Best Ever Gluten Free Trifle
Chocolate Orange Ganache Tart - Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan

Gluten Free Christmas Puddings

I’ve added a few traditional festive puddings here and a couple that I know chocolate lovers will enjoy and those who cannot stand dried fruit in their puddings – like my daughter Bethany for example!

Gluten Free Christmas Pudding
A simple gluten free Christmas Pudding (or Plum Pudding) recipe. also made dairy and egg free with my own homemade gluten free suet. The perfect traditional centre piece for Christmas Day dinner. Makes a 1ltr pudding.
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Gluten Free Festive Desserts - Christmas Pudding
Gluten Free Clootie Dumpling
A delicious traditional Scottish pudding that's boiled not baked or steamed. This Clootie has been made gluten free and dairy free using my own suet recipe
Check out this recipe
Gluten Free Clootie Dumpling by Glutarama
Easy Mini Gluten Free Chocolate Goo Puddings
Easily the most gooey, delicious, chocolatey Chocolate Goo Pudding you’ll ever make, this pudding is super simple to create, requires very few ingredients and is not only gluten free but can easily be made dairy free and vegan too.
Check out this recipe
Gluten Free Chocolate Goo Pudding | Glutarama
Gluten Free Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding
A family favourite, this Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding is sticky (obviously), moist, naughty but totally gluten free, dairy free and vegan if you choose. With the option to make one large Sticky Toffee Pudding in a traditional pudding basin or 4 mini puddings.
Check out this recipe
Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding
Date Free Sticky Toffee Pudding
A twist on the traditional Sticky Date & Toffee Pudding, this pudding is date-free but still packed with caramel flavours and super moist with the addition of grated apple. Delicious with custard, cream or more toffee sauce! This is gluten free, dairy free, egg free but an egg and dairy filled option is available too.
Check out this recipe
Date Free Sticky Toffee Pudding
Gluten Free Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding
A superbly rich and comforting gluten free self saucing chocolate pudding that's so easy to make and a real showstopper at the dinner table. This will serve 4-6 people or just me! No really! I don't normally 'do' chocolate puddings but this one I make an exception! This can also be made dairy and egg free so safe for vegans.
Check out this recipe
Gluten Free Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding by Glutarama
Gluten Free Festive Desserts - Christmas Pudding

Gluten Free Festive Pastries

These festive pastries make the excellent treat for guests on arrival (i.e. the mince pies) or a delicious treat for Christmas Day or Boxing Day tea tables.

Festive Gluten Free Tart Tatin
This quick and easy to make Festive Tart Tatin is a wonderful way to use up dried fruits, marzipan and mincemeat. At the end you get a delicious tart in no time at all with gluten free ingredients plus no egg or dairy.
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Decorative Festive Tart Tatin made Gluten Free
Spiced Peach Tarte Tatin
A deliciously simple gluten free spin on the classic Tart Tatin that is also egg and dairy free too so perfect for vegans.
Check out this recipe
Spiced Peach Tart Tatin - gluten free, dairy free and egg free too.
Delicious Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart
This easy to make Fig Frangipane Tart is a celebration of fig season, so if you’re not sure what to do with fresh figs then this is the gluten free bake for you. This is also vegan so dairy and egg free too.
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Fig Frangipane Tart, looking down on gluten free tart with a jug of custard
Luxury Gluten Free Stollen Mince Pies
A deliciously cheeky fusion of two wonderful traditional Christmas recipes, the humble mince pie and heart-warming Stollen combine to make these Stollen Mince Pies, let’s start a new tradition! These are also gluten free, dairy free and vegan too so everyone can enjoy them.
Check out this recipe
Stollen Mince Pies with marzipan
Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Mince Pies
These Chocolate Orange Mince Pie are a delightful twist on the traditional classic Mince Pies, with dark chocolate chips dispersed in the rich mincemeat and a kick of orange extract these mince pie are sure to please at any festive gathering.
Check out this recipe
Chocolate Orange Mince Pies
Gluten Free Orange Flavour Mince Pies
These mince pies are a step above your average mince pies, adding an orange concentrate makes these so much more decadent, a true indulgent treat for the festive time of year
Check out this recipe
Gluten Free Mince Pies with Orange Pastry
Gluten Free Puff Pastry Snowflake
A wonderfully fun gluten free bake to make over the festive period. This Gluten Free Puff Pastry Snowflake is also dairy and egg free if you source the right pastry and chocolate spread. Can be nut free too. Simple to make despite looking masterclass quality. A treat you and your guests will love this Christmas.
Check out this recipe
Gluten Free Puff Pastry Snowflake Recipe
Stollen Mince Pies with marzipan

Gluten free Christmas Sweets

These are just a few of the sweet treats I have here on Glutarama. All three are gluten, dairy and egg free. They also make wonderful homemade gluten free gifts for friends and family.

Chocolate Truffles with Brandy
These Brandy Chocolate Truffles are family recipe that I've adapted to be gluten free and now dairy free too. They still taste exactly the same…delicious! Perfect for gifts and always our traditional recipe for Christmas.
Check out this recipe
Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Truffles with Brandy
Easy Gluten Free Christmas Truffle Cake Pops
Adorable little raw truffle cake pops made to look like mini Christmas Puddings. These are no-bake treats made using mincemeat and spices to get an authentic Christmas Cake taste in one easy bite. Gluten free, dairy free and vegan too
Check out this recipe
Easy Christmas Truffle Cake Pops Homemade and Gluten Free
Festive Dairy Free Crispy Christmas Wreaths
You’ll love to see the reactions on peoples faces this festive season when you present them with these Mini Edible Crispy Christmas Wreaths made gluten free and dairy free, they’re a treat everyone can enjoy. Even better get the children or grandchildren to help out and make them with you.
Check out this recipe
Crispy Chocolate Christmas Wreaths
Vegan Chocolate Cherry Amaretti
Delicious little Italian inspired Amaretti biscuits but made vegan with aquafaba, with dark chocolate folded into the ground almonds, a hidden liqueur cherry and rolled in icing sugar. You'll never know these are egg free. Naturally gluten free and dairy free too. Perfect for teatime, festive celebration tables and homemade gifts.
Check out this recipe
Vegan Chocolate Cherry Amaretti naturally gluten free by Glutarama
Vegan Amaretti Biscuits
Delicious little Italian inspired Amaretti biscuits but made vegan with aquafaba and rolled in icing sugar. You'll never know these are egg free. Naturally gluten free and dairy free too. Perfect for teatime, homemade gifts or even add to trifles for an extra luxury touch.
Check out this recipe
Vegan Amaretti biscuits, naturally gluten free and dairy free by Glutarama
Easy Christmas Truffle Cake Pops Homemade and Gluten Free
Mini Christmas Truffle Cake Pops (GF, DF, Ve)

The Perfect Free From Toppings for your Christmas Pudding

I have spent hours concocting recipes in my head so that I can enjoy my favourite creams, butters and festive toppings for Christmas desserts and these three recipes I am pretty darn proud of. Each one is gluten free, dairy free and vegan so pretty much any one can enjoy them. I do use soya milk and creams but of you have an alternative dairy free ‘milk’ of choice then use that instead.

Simple Dairy Free Brandy Sauce
Easy dairy free brandy sauce accompaniment to your Christmas Pudding, mince pies or whatever other pudding you enjoy over the festive period. So simple to make in minutes or in advance to save time on Christmas Day.
Check out this recipe
Brandy Sauce for Christmas Pudding - gluten free, dairy free and vegan
Luxury Dairy Free Brandy Butter
A simple vegan Brandy Butter just like store bought butter, keeps for up to 1 month and works as the perfect accompaniment to Christmas pudding, mince pies and other festive desserts and treats.
Check out this recipe
Vegan and Dairy Free Brandy Butter Recipe
Homemade Vegan Clotted Cream
Make your own homemade thick clotted cream but dairy free and vegan. A simple recipe to make 125ml of imitation clotted cream with a tell-tale thick crust on top. Perfect for scones for a cream tea or to accompany puddings and desserts
Check out this recipe
Vegan Clotted Cream - spread on two gluten free scones (Devon and Cornwall style)
Vegan and Dairy Free Brandy Butter Recipe
Dairy Free Brandy Butter
Quick and Easy Dairy Free Custard
A quick guide to making dairy free vanilla custard using safe instant custard powders. There is also guidance on how to make your very own instant custard powder for the store cupboard.
Check out this recipe
Dairy Free and Vegan Custard - Glutarama

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  1. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    20/12/2020 at 5:04 pm

    Lovely round up of festive desserts. My mouth is watering at the sight of all of them xx

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    • Glutarama says

      22/12/2020 at 10:05 am

      Thank you lovely, are we clever girls for being able to do this xx

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