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    Recipes » Recipe Round-Ups

    40 Vegan Christmas Dessert Recipes (Gluten-Free)

    Last updated - December 17, 2022; Published - December 17, 2022 By Rhian Williams Leave a Comment

    Looking for vegan Christmas dessert recipes? I've got you covered! Here's a list of 40 delicious Christmas dessert recipes, which are all vegan as well as gluten-free and refined sugar free. 

    A collage of four vegan Christmas desserts photos

    I've put together a selection of cakes, brownies, cookies, puddings, trifles, pies and chocolate truffles.

    Each recipe also includes details of whether it can be prepared ahead of time and tips for how best to store and reheat before serving, so that you can prepare as much in advance as possible before the big day!

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    1. Gingerbread Loaf Cake

    This Gingerbread Loaf Cake is perfectly spiced, fragrant, and covered in a rich “cream cheese” frosting. 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    Gingerbread loaf cake topped with white frosting and dried cranberries with two slices next to it

    2. Matcha Shortbread Cookies

    These Matcha Shortbread Cookies are delightfully salty-sweet, crisp, crunchy and filled with juicy dried cranberries! A pretty and elegant sweet treat!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Tastes best eaten within the day but keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days - they do become softer the longer you leave them.

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    Stack of five vegan matcha shortbread cookies

    3. Peppermint Brownies

    These Peppermint Brownies are rich and fudgy, and topped with a melt-in-your-mouth peppermint cream and silky chocolate ganache.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    A brownie with green peppermint cream and chocolate ganache

    4. Gingerbread Cookie Bars

    These Gingerbread Cookie Bars are soft and chewy, fragrantly spiced and covered in a rich “cream cheese” frosting! They make an excellent easier alternative to Gingerbread Cookies.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Tastes best when fresh, but can be made a day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Three gingerbread cookie bars with frosting and dried cranberries with a bite taken out of one

    5. Orange Cookies

    These Orange Cookies are soft and chewy, slightly fluffy and perfectly citrusy! They’re covered in a rich, creamy orange buttercream frosting too.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Tastes best when fresh, but can be made a day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Three gluten-free vegan orange cookies with frosting and orange zest with a bite taken out of one

    6. Shortbread Cookies

    These Shortbread Cookies are crisp and crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth buttery and perfectly salty-sweet! 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Tastes best eaten within the day but keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days - they do become softer the longer you leave them.

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    Five circular vegan shortbread cookies stacked up

    7. Sliced Baked Apples

    These Sliced Baked Apples are soft and tender, perfectly spiced and taste like caramel!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    What's the best way to reheat this?

    In a microwave or in a pan on the hob (stove), adding a splash of water if necessary.

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    Sliced baked apples in a bowl scattered with chopped pistachio nuts and topped with ice cream

    8. Oreos

    These Homemade Oreos are crunchy and chocolatey, and filled with a sweet, silky, melt-in-your-mouth cream filling. 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    In an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Three gluten-free vegan homemade oreos stacked on top of each other

    9. Linzer Cookies

    These Linzer Cookies are light and tender, melt-in-your-mouth buttery and filled with sweet, sticky jam!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    In an airtight container at room temperature.

    View recipe
    Six gluten-free vegan linzer cookies filled with raspberry jam

    10. Millionaire Shortbread

    This Millionaire Shortbread (Caramel Slice) is the best sweet treat: a “buttery” shortbread base topped with fudgy caramel and silky-smooth chocolate.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Three vegan millionaire shortbread squares and goji berries on marble

    11. Lemon Cookies

    These Lemon Cookies are soft and chewy, slightly fluffy and perfectly tangy. They’re covered in a rich, creamy lemon frosting too! 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Tastes best when fresh, but can be made a day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    A gluten-free vegan lemon cookie topped with frosting with a bite taken out of it

    12. Coconut Macaroons

    These Coconut Macaroons are soft and chewy, fragrant and nutty and require just 5 ingredients to make! Grain-free and nut-free.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Five coconut macaroons drizzled with melted chocolate on a sheet of brown baking paper

    13. Ginger Cookies

    These Ginger Cookies are soft and chewy, warmly spiced and perfectly sweet! 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Four golden brown cookies on a sheet of brown baking paper with two drizzled with melted dark chocolate and sprinkled with freeze-dried raspberries

    14. Rice Pudding

    This Rice Pudding is rich and creamy, perfectly sweet and subtly spiced. It's the best easy, comforting dessert that can be enjoyed hot or cold!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance if you want to eat it cold, or make it fresh if you want to eat it hot.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    Rice pudding in a grey rectangular baking dish topped with chopped pistachios and fresh raspberries

    15. Chocolate Cherry Trifle

    This Chocolate Cherry Trifle is so easy to make, fruity, creamy and chocolatey!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A gluten-free vegan chocolate cherry trifle in a glass pot

    16. White Chocolate Truffles

    These White Chocolate Truffles are velvety, creamy and perfectly sweet! They make the best pretty and elegant treat!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    A pile of white chocolate truffles covered in chopped pistachios and freeze-dried raspberries with a bitten one on top on a light blue plate against a marble background

    17. Yule Log

    This Yule Log is moist and fluffy, super indulgent, and coated in a velvety chocolate buttercream made from chestnuts! 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A sliced chocolate yule log with three layers topped with cranberries

    18. Red Wine Hot Chocolate

    This Red Wine Hot Chocolate is rich, creamy and so comforting. 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best made fresh.

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    Red wine hot chocolate topped with cream and cocoa powder in a mug

    19. Gingerbread Cookies

    These Gingerbread Cookies are crispy yet chewy, fragrantly spiced and super easy to make!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A gluten-free vegan gingerbread cookie on a marble background

    20. Chocolate Orange Cake

    This Chocolate Orange Cake is rich and decadent, moist and fluffy and fruity and citrusy!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    A slice of chocolate sponge sandwiched with chocolate frosting topped with a slice of orange against a dark grey background

    21. Fruit Cake

    This Fruit Cake is super moist, beautifully fragrant and naturally sweetened!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    A gluten-free vegan fruit cake with two slices next to it

    22. Strawberry Trifle

    This Strawberry Trifle is fresh and fruity, and every bit as rich and indulgent as the traditional version.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A vegan strawberry trifle with red strawberry jelly topped with yellow custard, white cream and fresh strawberries

    23. Christmas Fruit Cake

    This Christmas Fruit Cake is perfectly spiced, seriously moist and covered in the most indulgent buttercream frosting!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A sliced gluten-free vegan Christmas fruit cake covered in white buttercream and decorated with Christmas decorations

    24. Gingerbread Muffins

    These Gingerbread Muffins are warmly spiced, super moist and covered with a sweet glaze! 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    At room temperature.

    View recipe
    A gluten-free vegan gingerbread muffin in a brown muffin case drizzled with icing

    25. Chocolate Tart

    This Chocolate Tart has a crispy, buttery and flaky crust and a rich, indulgent and luxuriously creamy chocolate filling!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A slice of gluten-free vegan chocolate tart topped with chopped pistachios and freeze-dried raspberries

    26. Coconut Cake

    This Coconut Cake is moist and fluffy, sweet and creamy and wonderfully coconutty!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A white sponge cake covered in creamy frosting and coconut sprinkled with red goji berries against a dark grey background

    27. Gingerbread Cake

    This Gingerbread Cake is sweet and fragrant, covered in a delicious “cream cheese” frosting and perfect for the festive season!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    A gingerbread sponge cake sandwiched with white cream topped with five gingerbread men cookies standing in a circle with a dusting of white icing sugar

    28. Apple Cake

    This Apple Cake is perfectly spiced, packed full of sweet, juicy apples and is so easy to make!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A slice of gluten-free vegan apple cake on a plate with custard being poured on top

    29. Chocolate Truffles

    These Chocolate Truffles are the most delicious treat – they’re melt-in-your-mouth silky, super creamy and perfectly sweet.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    Three vegan chocolate truffles on a plate one with a bite taken out of one

    30. Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble)

    This Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble) is made with tender, subtly spiced, caramel-flavoured apples and a chewy, crispy, nutty crumble topping.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance if you want to serve it cold, or if you want to serve it hot you can make the apples and the topping and store them separately in the fridge, then assemble and bake just before serving.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Gluten-free vegan apple crumble with a scoop of ice cream in a bowl

    31. Hot Chocolate

    This Hot Chocolate is rich and creamy, easy to make and super comforting!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    Best made fresh.

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    A saucepan pouring hot chocolate into a small pink bowl against a marble background

    32. Fudge

    This Fudge is perfectly sweet, seriously rich, melt-in-your-mouth creamy and tastes like caramel!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    A square of caramel-coloured vegan fudge with a bite taken out of it on a marble slab

    33. Snickerdoodles

    These Snickerdoodles are soft and chewy, perfectly sweet and so fragrant. 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe

    34. Chocolate Mousse Cake

    This Chocolate Mousse Cake is super chocolatey, rich and creamy, and sweet but not sickly!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    A sliced gluten-free vegan chocolate mousse cake with sponge, chocolate mousse and ganache

    35. Sugar Cookies

    These Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy, slightly fluffy and covered in a rich, creamy cashew frosting. A pretty and colourful sweet treat for the festive season! 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

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    Twelve circular cookies topped with different coloured frosting and sprinkles on a sheet of brown baking paper

    36. Chocolate Fudge

    This Chocolate Fudge is seriously indulgent, perfectly rich and creamy and secretly healthy. An easy no-bake dessert!

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A few days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    View recipe
    Five squares of vegan chocolate fudge on a sheet of baking paper

    37. Christmas Pudding

    This Christmas Pudding is super moist, perfectly spiced and really easy to make. 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    What's the best way to reheat this?

    Can be enjoyed hot or cold. You can reheat it by steaming it again for 1 hour prior to serving. Or you can warm up individual slices in the microwave.

    View recipe
    A round gluten-free vegan Christmas pudding with white cream poured over it topped with three red cherries

    38. Vegan Eggnog

    This Vegan Eggnog is super rich and creamy, so comforting and perfectly spiced.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    Covered in the fridge.

    What's the best way to reheat this?

    Can be enjoyed hot or cold - but can be reheated in a pan on the hob (stove).

    View recipe
    Vegan eggnog in a glass topped with cinnamon against a marble background

    39. Thumbprint Cookies

    These Thumbprint Cookies are soft, melt-in-your-mouth "buttery" and filled with sticky, tart-sweet raspberry jam.

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A day in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    In an airtight container at room temperature.

    View recipe
    Six gluten-free vegan thumbprint cookies with raspberry jam on a marble background

    40. Mince Pies

    These Mince Pies are crispy, flaky, and filled with fruity, fragrant mincemeat! 

    How long in advance can this be made?

    A couple of days in advance.

    What's the best way to store this?

    In an airtight container in the fridge.

    View recipe
    Three gluten-free vegan mince pies topped with pastry stars

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