27 Dairy-Free Desserts Every Guest Can Enjoy

Recipe: Chocolate-Coconut Pavlova Cake

This dairy-free and gluten-free dessert will be the most beautiful star of your holiday dinner.

Recipe: Spiced Coconut-Pumpkin Pie

No one at the holiday table will realize this silky-smooth pie is different from last year’s, and your dairy-intolerant guests will thank you.

Recipe: Peppermint Divinity

We gave the classic divinity recipe you remember from Grandma’s a festive touch with peppermint.

Recipe: Chewy Ambrosia Biscotti

This treat combines the best of old-school ambrosia and buttery biscotti for a dippable delight that’s delicious with your afternoon coffee.

Recipe: Angel Food Cake

This light-as-air cake is the perfect fluffy finale for your meal. Top with our festive Sparkling Cranberries or any red or green fruit for Christmas.

Recipe: Pear Pie

The filling of this pie is dairy-free, but be sure to buy your own refrigerated pie crusts or use our Coconut Pie Crust for a completely dairy-free dessert.

Recipe: Red-and-White Meringue Kisses

Add a kiss of holiday cheer to the dessert table with these pretty but simple meringues.

Recipe: Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies

It doesn’t get simpler than this classic four-ingredient cookie recipe. It makes the perfect after-school project for the kids.

Recipe: Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies

These adorable apple pies make a great treat for kids (no mess!) or on-the-go adventures.

Recipe: Grandma’s Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies

This dairy-free cookie recipe has been in one editor’s family for generations, and they’re so delicious, they’ll become a part of your family’s Christmas traditions, too.

Recipe: Spiced Coconut-Cherry Mold

There’s nothing like an old-school gelatin salad to get everyone in the nostalgic holiday spirit, and unlike Grandma’s lime creation, this one is actually beautiful and delicious.

Recipe: Toasted Coconut Hot Chocolate

No one at your White Elephant party will know that this rich, chocolatey sipper is actually dairy-free!

Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Even Santa can go dairy-free this Christmas with this classic chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Recipe: Apple Cranberry Pie

The filling of this seasonal pie is totally dairy-free, but be sure to use store-bought refrigerated pie dough or make our Coconut Pie Crust homemade for a fully dairy-free dessert.

Recipe: Orange Palmiers

With just four ingredients, you can serve up these festive, gorgeous holiday cookies to guests.

Recipe: Vegan Brownies

This holiday season, serve fudgy, extra-chocolatey brownies that every guest can swoon over.

Recipe: Apple Bread

Make one loaf for your family and give one as a sweet hostess gift.

Recipe: Our Best Homemade Marshmallows

Perfect atop a warm mug of hot chocolate on Christmas Eve, these fluffy marshmallows would also make precious homemade gifts in a mug with hot chocolate mix.

Recipe: Shaker Lemon Pie

This old-school Junior League recipe is a fun, dairy-free way to showcase winter citrus at your holiday.

Recipe: Meringue Pillows with Blueberry-Mint Compote

You can top these Instagram-ready meringues with whatever fruit is in season.

Recipe: Christmas Snow Salad

This recipe from our November 1982 issue has all the old-school, jiggly charm you could ask for from a congealed salad.

Recipe: Rustic Plum Tart

This fresh fruit tart adds beautiful color to your dessert table.

Recipe: Vegan Banana Bread

If you didn’t think classic banana bread could taste amazing without dairy, think again.

Recipe: Freezer Peach Pie

This summer, save the best of the season and you’ll have a freezer full of pie fillings waiting to be enjoyed just as you’re missing fresh summer peaches.

Recipe: Wreath Macaroons

You only need a few ingredients to bake these adorable holiday cookies that the kids will love to make with you.

Recipe: Lemon Cupcakes with Lavender Frosting

Frosting is usually full of dairy, but this pretty topping isn’t!

Recipe: Fig-and-Raspberry Cobbler

Most cobblers are topped with butter before going in the oven, so your dairy-free friends will be excited to learn this one is safe to eat.