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Variety of quick gluten free desserts including mug cake, berry crisp, and cookies on white platter

Quick Gluten Free Desserts Recipe

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Collection of fast gluten free desserts ready in 30 minutes or less, featuring no-bake and rapid-bake options for spontaneous sweet satisfaction.

  • Total Time: 10-30 minutes
  • Yield: 1-8 servings (varies by recipe) 1x

Ingredients

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For Chocolate Mug Cake:

  • 3 tablespoons gluten free flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Splash of vanilla extract

For Berry Crisp:

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen berries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup gluten free oats
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

For No-Bake Cheesecake Cups:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • Gluten free graham crackers
  • Fresh berries

For Flourless Chocolate Cookies:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

For Fruit Parfaits:

 

  • Gluten free granola
  • Vanilla Greek yogurt
  • Fresh berries
  • Honey
  • Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Chocolate Mug Cake (15 minutes):

  1. Whisk dry ingredients in microwave-safe mug.
  2. Add wet ingredients and stir until smooth.
  3. Microwave 60-90 seconds until risen and set.
  4. Cool 2 minutes and serve with toppings.

Berry Crisp (20 minutes):

  1. Toss berries with sugar and cornstarch in baking dish.
  2. Combine oats, almond flour, brown sugar, and butter.
  3. Sprinkle topping over berries.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes until bubbly.

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups (15 minutes):

  1. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla.
  2. Fold in whipped cream gently.
  3. Press crushed graham crackers into glasses.
  4. Pipe cheesecake mixture over crust and top with berries.
  5. Refrigerate 15 minutes or serve immediately.

Flourless Chocolate Cookies (25 minutes):

  1. Beat powdered sugar, cocoa, salt, and egg whites.
  2. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Drop onto baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes.
  5. Cool completely on sheet.

Fruit Parfaits (10 minutes):

 

  1. Layer granola, yogurt, and berries in glasses.
  2. Drizzle with honey.
  3. Top with mint leaves and serve.

Notes

  • Choose recipe based on available time – from 10 to 30 minutes
  • No-bake options require no oven for hot weather
  • Mug cake portions easily scale for multiple servings
  • Berry crisp works with any seasonal fruit
  • Parfaits adapt to dietary needs with yogurt alternatives
  • Most recipes use pantry staples for spontaneous baking
  • Individual portions perfect for portion control

 

  • Make-ahead options available for meal prep
  • Author: David Cooper
  • Prep Time: 5-15 minutes (varies by recipe)
  • Cook Time: 0-25 minutes (varies by recipe)
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Various (baking, no-bake, microwave)
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 245 kcal
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 125 mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg