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Mike Krautter
Looking for a sweet treat without the dairy? From our take on a chocolate layer cake to baked fruit crisp, our very best vegan desserts (made sans dairy!) are delightful. To provide the moisture and fat that traditional dairy products offer, our recipes make use of vegan-friendly alternatives. Make one of these recipes, and the vegans in your life—or anyone with a dairy intolerance—will love you. Perhaps best of all, those without dietary restrictions won't even know the difference.
Our vegan dessert recipes span everything from plant-based takes on familiar classics (like chocolate cake) to more unexpected sweets like spiced cashew-coconut brittle and plum pâtes de fruits. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or packaging up smaller treats as holiday gifts, you can feel confident knowing there's something delicious—and dairy-free—here for everyone to enjoy.
Vegan Chocolate Pudding
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It's rich and smooth, but the creaminess in this dairy-free pudding comes from cashews, not custard. Another bonus: This irresistible vegan dessert is no-cook!
Vegan Blueberry Crisp
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Oh so easy and oh so delicious, this vegan fruit crisp is guaranteed to please. Plump blueberries are topped with a crumble made from rolled oats, toasted almonds, sugar, and coconut oil, then baked until bubbling and golden brown.
Mango-Lime Granita
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Four ingredients (mango, water, sugar, and lime juice), plus a few hours in the freezer, produce this dinner party-worthy dessert. It is both tart and sweet and will give your tastebuds a welcome blast of the tropics.
Vegan Chocolate Cake
Everyone needs one classic chocolate cake recipe in their life, and we think this one could be it for you. Our vegan version uses oil in the base for moistness and fat, margarine and dairy-free soy creamer in the fluffy icing, and brown rice syrup and more creamer in the silky ganache.
Vegan Apple Pie
Don't forget about your vegan relatives at Thanksgiving. Make this classic apple pie, which substitutes safflower oil in place of butter or lard for a flaky crust. Sprinkle the pie with turbinado sugar before baking for a shiny top that will make everyone want a slice.
Melon Milk Pops
Who wouldn't want a taste of these bright, '70s-inspired ice pops? Their vivid colors are all-natural thanks to the trio of watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, which are each blended with coconut condensed milk and fresh lime juice.
Dark Chocolate Truffles
Many traditional truffle recipes call for heavy cream, but here we're using coconut oil, which provides fat and body to the rich ganache. Roll in whatever toppings you please (we prefer cocoa powder, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut).
Vegan Avocado Ice Cream
Even if you don't have a penchant for all things green, we have a feeling you'll adore this cool and creamy dessert. Avocados and coconut milk provide all the body needed for this vegan ice cream.
Spiced Cashew-Coconut Brittle
Snap, crackle, and yum! This six-ingredient treat combines roasted unsalted cashews and unsweetened coconut flakes in a spiced cinnamon syrup. Whenever you need something a little sweet, a little salty, and a little spicy, this brittle is the answer.
Dark Chocolate-Walnut Date Bar
Crowd-friendly and ready to take on the go at any time, this no-bake dessert is dairy- and gluten-free. The crust is made from walnuts, dates, peanut butter, and vanilla then is topped with melted chocolate and walnuts.
Berry Sorbet
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No special ingredients are required for this cool vegan dessert. Berries and water are blended then mixed with a simple syrup (that's sugar and water) and frozen until it has set and is scoopable.
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
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The perfect celebratory bite, these cupcakes are made with coconut oil and almond milk instead of dairy ingredients—and trust us, you won't be able to taste the difference.
Pecan, Oat, and Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These treats are packed with nuts, oats, and chocolate, giving them a texture that's more like a granola bar than a cookie. They're free from dairy and gluten, so they're a dessert that nearly everyone can enjoy.
Carrot Ginger Ice Pops
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It requires just four ingredients and 15 minutes of prep work, so who could say no to this refreshing dessert? Carrot juice, strawberries, oranges, and fresh ginger are blended together, poured into molds, and frozen.
Plum Pâtes de Fruits
This naturally vegan candy is an elegant dessert to serve at a dinner or cocktail party. Use whatever flavor fruit purée you fancy and mix with sugar, citric acid, corn syrup, and fruit pectin, then pour into a candy mold and cool completely.
Vegan Banana Bread
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Kelsey Hansen
Eggless and dairy-free, this vegan banana bread takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Enjoy it at room temperature or warm it in the microwave. For extra flavor and moisture, add a pat of plant-based butter or drizzle of maple syrup before digging in.
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