If you are a chocolate fan like I am, you will appreciate the fact that it is always a good time to indulge in some decadent gluten free chocolate desserts. Many of these recipes are gluten and dairy-free desserts.
There is just something about the way chocolate tastes when it hits your tongue that instantly makes you feel better. Each one of these easy gluten free chocolate dessert recipes will knock your socks off with how good they are!
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If you love chocolate, this collection of my best chocolate recipes is for you! You feel almost sinful when you sink your teeth into these gluten free chocolate recipes.
Each one of these desserts has been made by me, and they are tried and true. I love them, my family loves them, and nobody can tell they are gluten free. These are truly the best gluten free chocolate desserts!
Shopping for gluten free ingredients is so much easier when you have time to plan ahead a little. I have made a couple of guides to help you with shopping, and it won’t be so overwhelming. Gluten Free Costco Shopping Guide and The Ultimate Walmart Gluten Free Shopping Guide are full of very useful information.
Tips for cooking and baking with chocolate:
- I find that the easiest way to melt chocolate is in a double boiler. If you don’t have a double boiler you can put water in a saucepan and begin to boil, then place a glass bowl on top of the pan. Place the chocolate inside and continuously stir until melted. It can burn quickly if you aren’t careful.
- Never add a cold liquid like milk or butter to melted chocolate. If you add cold to the hot chocolate, it will cause it to seize, which results in a clumpy mess that is grainy and not too appetizing. Once in a while, you can save seized chocolate, but it doesn’t always work.
- Chocolate is also great for drizzling onto desserts. Just melt in the microwave at 10-second intervals and stir.
What are the best brands of chocolate for baking?
There are many good kinds of chocolate for baking. I love to use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and semi-sweet chocolate in my recipes. High-quality chocolate really does make a difference in cooking and baking. Here are my favorites
- Rodelle - their cocoa powder has a rich dark chocolate flavor.
- Ghirardelli - they make several cocoa powders depending on the flavor you're looking for.
- Anthonys - this is probably the best deal for your money. Anthony's uses high-quality cocoa and sells their big bags on Amazon.
- If you are looking for melting chocolate, Ghirardelli melting wafers are one of my favorites. They melt really smoothly.
Which Ghirardelli chocolates are gluten free?
All of Ghirardelli chocolate is gluten free with the exception of their crisp bars.
Are there dairy-free chocolates that work in desserts?
Enjoy Life brand makes wonderful chocolate chips that are free of the Top 8 allergens. They taste delicious and you will never know they are dairy-free.
Is baker's chocolate gluten free?
Baker's chocolate is gluten free. Just note that Baker's chocolate is not sweetened. My son found out the hard way by grabbing a piece and biting into it.
Can you recommend a sugar-free chocolate brand?
Lily's makes a delicious gluten free and sugar-free chocolate. Their chocolate bars and chocolate chips are both very easy to use.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy chocolate? For me, I love that deep dark chocolate flavor. All of these Gluten Free Chocolate Recipes are bursting with chocolate...try a few and let me know which you like best!
If you love dessert as much as we do, don't forget to check out all of my delicious gluten free dessert recipes.
Decadent Gluten Free Chocolate Desserts You Must Try!
Easy gluten free chocolate dessert recipes for every chocoholic!
Crazy good super chocolate cupcakes with a chocolate buttercream frosting.
These chewy gluten free chocolate brownies are perfectly sweet, moist and delectable. I love to serve these when we have a dinner party or just any other day that you want to feel pampered. Each batch makes six nice sized brownies, and when you top them with ice cream they are out of this world!
This rich decadent gluten free chocolate layer cake is my best chocolate cake recipe ever! It makes delicious cupcakes too!
This easy gluten free chocolate mint cake is like a big mug of hot cocoa. Easy step by step directions and a video to walk you through making this rec
Here are some different ways you can make the most flavorful, rich chocolate truffles ever! Recipes like these truffles are great because you can adjust them and add several different flavors and textures. Add coconut, seeds, nuts, candies or sprinkles to make your truffles unique. This is also a fun dessert that even your kids will enjoy helping with too.
Chocolate and caramel flavors combine into a deliciously fancy chocolate tart. It is perfect for chocolate lovers!
If you are looking for a moist gluten free devil’s food chocolate cake that has lots of rich flavors, then look no further! You can make this into a sheet cake or cupcakes. These make elegant cupcakes for baby showers, Valentine’s day parties or dessert.
Rich, creamy, sultry dark chocolate custard is a home run in the dessert department. If you have never tried custard, then you have been missing out. I love how smooth it is, and the chocolate makes it out of this world delicious. If you are a chocoholic, then this is the recipe you have been waiting to treat your sweet tooth!
I can not wait to tell you about this gluten free chocolate trifle! Every bit is filled with sweet ripe raspberries, whipped topping, and chocolate cake. I love to make these as a special treat or when I want a crowd-pleasing dessert. Besides, it is impossible to bite into this chocolate trifle without a smile on your face.
You are missing out if you haven’t tasted the sweet goodness of this gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough fudge. When you are tight on time, no-bake desserts are terrific because they take so little time and effort.
I typically make a double batch because I know there will not be a crumb left over. You can adjust this recipe and add in your favorite flavors like chocolate candies, marshmallows or nuts.
If you are a cookie dough fan, this deliciously chocolaty edible cookie dough is for you. Dig a spoon in because this egg free dough is for eating!
Your taste buds will explode when you bite into this gluten free chocolate raspberry cake! The moist cake, chocolate frosting, and ripe red raspberries are the perfect combination. You will seriously fall in love with this cake the minute it hits your tongue.
These gluten free chocolate donuts have a citrus flavored surprise. Coated in chocolate for chocolate lovers.
The best gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies. These chocolate cookies melt in your mouth.
This deliciously creamy gluten free cookie dough is edible. Eat by the spoon full, or add a little extra butter so it makes a creamy frosting!
Easy step by step tutorial to make gluten free chocolate cake pops.
Need chocolate fast? It doesn't get much faster than this Gluten Free and Dairy Free Chocolate Mug Cake. Enjoy this chocolate cake in under 3 minutes!!
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Sharon O'Hare
Hi all the recipes look amazing!
Is gluten free flour just wheat flour without the gluten? Are there other alternatives such as coconut flour?
cheers,
Thanks so much
Sharon
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Sharon, gluten free flour has no wheat. There are gluten free flour blends, that you would use if you are gluten free. Coconut flour behaves very differently than a gluten free flour blend. It absorbs a ton of liquid and wouldn't work as a 1 to 1 replacement. If there is a specific recipe you are wanting to make, please send me an email at sandi@fearlessdining.com and I can try to help you.
Brianna Wolin
I'm always looking for new valentine's recipes! I love all the ones that use red fruits and chocolate 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
I am so glad you like these ideas Brianna 🙂