Dessert

10 gluten or dairy free Easter desserts

Because dietary restrictions shouldn't stop us from indulging.
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When it comes to Easter, it’s always nice to indulge. But for those with dietary restrictions, it’s not always as easy as whipping up a delectable chocolate egg rocky road.

If you are gluten or lactose intolerant, holiday treats can be few and far between. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 10 gluten and/or dairy-free desserts that you can enjoy this Easter.

01

Gluten-free hot cross buns

Gluten-free hot cross buns

You don’t need to miss out on these gorgeous, fluffy sweet Easter treats just because of allergies or intolerances.

02

Flourless banana and orange blossom loaves

Flourless banana and orange blossom loaves

You’d never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten! Now, you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!

03

Gluten-free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Gluten-free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Cooking is full of classic pairings, and carrot cake and cream cheese is one of the best. This carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is moist, dense and delicious, and, as a bonus, gluten-free.

04

Ginger, pear and pistachio crumbles

Ginger, pear and pistachio crumbles

No need to feel guilty about having dessert! This delicious dairy-free pear and nut crumble can even be adapted for vegan and paleo diets.

05

Gluten-free raspberry and choc-chunk scones

Gluten-free raspberry and choc-chunk scones

Bursts of fresh raspberry and chunks of white chocolate give these gluten-free scones a sweet kick.

06

Passionfruit kisses

Passionfruit kisses

These dairy-free cakes are the perfect treat for those with lactose intolerance. All you need is eggs, sugar, cornflour, passionfruit, and an appetite.

07

Gluten-free lemon and almond syrup cakes

Gluten-free lemon and almond syrup cakes

Drizzled with hot lemon syrup, you won’t be able to get enough of these gluten-free almond cakes.

08

Egg-and-dairy-free cupcakes

Egg-and-dairy-free cupcakes

You can make these egg-and-dairy-free cupcakes in either vanilla or chocolate flavour, or if you’re catering for many, make a batch of each.

09

Gluten free rosewater chocolate cake

Gluten free rosewater chocolate cake

This gluten free chocolate cake recipe uses hazelnut meal in place of flour, with a touch of deliciously fragrant rosewater.

10

Peaches and cream gluten- and dairy-free doughnuts

Peaches and cream gluten- and dairy-free doughnuts

Indulge your sweet tooth with these naturally delicious doughnuts that contain no dairy or gluten.

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