I’ve rounded up 15 of the best dairy free holiday desserts to make this season. Whether it’s Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any other gathering this season, if you’re looking for a dairy free dessert, I’ve got you covered!
What’s on this list
In order to make this list, all of these desserts had to meet certain criteria. Here is what you’ll find on this list:
Dairy Free or Vegan: All of these recipes are, at the very least, dairy free. Many of them are also vegan or even gluten free. We’ve got cakes, tarts, you name it – all completely free of dairy ingredients!
Easy to make: To make this list, these dairy free holiday desserts also had to be fairly simple to make. No super complicated ingredients, kitchen tools, or baking techniques. If I can make these, so can you!
Perfect for small, medium, or larger gatherings: Many people might be having smaller gatherings this year, so I made sure to include a few dairy free desserts for smaller portion sizes, like puddings, mini-tarts, and bars. No matter what you’ve got planned, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, lactose-intolerant, or just looking for something delicious to make this holiday season, you’re sure to find something to add to your baking list!
Dairy Free Cakes for the Holidays
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake by Cookie Dough Diaries
Dairy Free – This chocolate pumpkin cake is unlike any cake you’ve had! It has a deep, rich chocolate flavour with hints of pumpkin spice. Topped with a thick layer of fluffy coconut whipping cream, this decadent cake is the perfect dairy free holiday dessert.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake by Cookie Dough Diaries
Dairy Free – This pumpkin sheet cake is soft, fluffy, and full of fall flavours. The spiced cream cheese frosting is so creamy, no one will ever know it’s dairy free! A great choice for a dairy free Thanksgiving dessert!
Orange Almond Flourless Cake by Healthy World Cuisine
Dairy Free and Gluten Free – This Orange Almond Flourless Cake is a super moist, lightly sweet gluten-free Spanish cake made with whole oranges and orange peel. A beautiful dessert to serve at a Christmas dinner!
Gingerbread Layer Cake by The Baking Fairy
Dairy Free/Vegan – Welcome winter with this fun Vegan Gingerbread Layer Cake! It’s flavored with powdered ginger, fresh ginger AND crystallized ginger for a triple threat of deliciousness.
Dairy Free Holiday Pies
Double Layer Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake by Vegan Blueberry
Dairy Free/Vegan – This double layer dairy-free pumpkin cheesecake is lightly spiced, creamy and rich, and super easy to whip up! Make it a day or two ahead and serve it cold for a wonderful holiday dessert that pleases any palate!
Vegan Pumpkin Pecan Pie by Lavender & Macarons
Dairy Free/Vegan – Pumpkin Pecan Pie is a flavorful egg-free and dairy-free dessert made with a simple homemade crust, best caramel sauce filling and a crunchy Pecan topping. Surprisingly easy to make and outrageously delicious!
Vegan Chocolate Pie by plantwell
Dairy Free/Vegan – The easiest four ingredient vegan chocolate pie recipe with a soft mousse, pudding filling. So creamy, delicious and dairy free. A chocolate pie that is perfect to serve at a holiday gathering!
Swedish Apple Pie by Texan Erin
Dairy Free/Vegan, and Gluten Free – This Swedish apple pie is similar to a crisp and has an amazingly easy topping. It’s a perfect Thanksgiving dessert!
Dairy Free Holiday Puddings and Crisps
Ultimate Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding by The Veg Space
Dairy Free/Vegan – A show-stopping dessert for your celebration feast, this British Sticky Toffee Pudding is rich and moist – a date sponge with hot toffee sauce poured over top. Even better topped with dairy free ice cream!
Pear Cranberry Apple Crisp by The Kitchen Girl
Dairy Free/Vegan and Gluten Free -This Pear Cranberry Apple Crisp is naturally sweetened with pears, apples, and cranberries under a delicious, crispy oat topping!
Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding by Home Cooked Roots
Dairy Free/Vegan and Gluten Free -This Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding tastes like pumpkin pie in a jar! It’s so delicious and only requires 6 simple ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep time.
Dairy Free Holiday Bars and Mini Tarts
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie Bars by Eat with Clarity
Dairy Free/Vegan and Gluten Free– These vegan sweet potato pie bars are the perfect easy Fall recipe. They’re made with fresh sweet potato, coconut milk and have a healthy gluten free shortbread crust.
Apple Pie Bars by Flax & Sugar
Dairy Free/Vegan and Gluten Free – These bars are made with a gluten free shortbread crust, a delicious oat streusel topping, then drizzled with vegan salted caramel sauce. These gooey bars are filled with warm, cozy spices.
No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Tarts by Running on Real Food
Dairy Free/Vegan and Gluten Free – These no-bake vegan pumpkin pie tarts are easy to make with just a few ingredients and make the perfect Fall dessert, holiday treat or alternative to pumpkin pie.
7-Layer Magic Pumpkin Bars by Corn The Cook
Dairy Free/Vegan – This holiday twist on 7 layer bars has all the holiday flavours! It starts with a melt-in-your-mouth buttery base, then a sweet pumpkin sauce, a rich dark chocolate blanket, and topped with nutty coconut and pecan layers.
There you have it! I hope you found something delicious on this list to bake this holiday season. If you give any of these dairy free holiday desserts a try, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! 🙂
You can also tag me on Instagram @cookiedoughdiaries so I can check out and share your creation!
Happy Holiday Baking!
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