Top 35 Best Flourless Desserts

The best Flourless Desserts to make when you want something tasty and without substitutions. This list of flourless desserts has everything you need, from cakes and cookies to mousse and ice cream.

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• Best Desserts Without Flour
• 1. Chocolate Mousse
• 2. Pistachio Ice Cream Bar
• 3. Raspberry Mousse
• 4. Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons
• 5. Creme Brulee
• 6. Poached Pears
• 7. Raspberry Ruby Ice Cream Bar
• 8. Strawberry Mousse
• 9. Almond flour peanut butter cookies
• 10. Wine Mousse Parfait
• 11. Pistachio Macarons
• 12. Chocolate Ice Cream Bars
• 13. Coconut Panna Cotta
• 14. Crème Anglaise
• 15. Strawberry Pavlova Cake
• 16. Hot Chocolate Bomb
• 17. Floating Island
• 18. Pink Mini Pavlova With Raspberries
• 19. Raspberry Ruby Chocolate Bon Bons
• 20. Mango Mousse
• 21. White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
• 22. Coffee Caramel Ice Cream Bar
• 23. White Chocolate Mousse
• 24. Earl Grey Macarons
• 25. Chocolate Ricotta Torte
• 26. Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
• 27. No-Bake Gluten Free Oreo Icebox Cake
• 28. Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
• 29. Chocolate Mendiants
• 30. Flourless Banana-Chocolate Pudding Cakes
• 31. Easy Almond Macaroon Cake
• 32. Black Forest Flourless Brownie Cookies
• 33. Flourless Banana Bread Bars
• 34. Chocolate Meringue Cake
• 35. Creamy Raspberry Jello Parfait
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• Top 35 Best Flourless Desserts

Desserts without flour are easier than you might think when you choose naturally flour-free recipes or innovative twists on a classic. I never compromise on taste, so try one of these trusted recipes and let me know which one is your favorite.

Best Desserts Without Flour

1. Chocolate Mousse

If you are looking for flourless chocolate desserts, start here. Rich, decadent, and chocolatey, this velvety smooth mousse is so delicious you'll want to eat it every day. With only a few simple steps, it comes together easily and works really well as an elegant dinner party dessert.

I like to serve mousse with a wafer on the side to add some crunch, and perhaps a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

2. Pistachio Ice Cream Bar

Ice cream bars are the best naturally flourless desserts for the summer. These ice cream bars are made for pistachio lovers. While store-bought pistachio ice cream often has a milder taste (that can be synthetic), this recipe uses real pistachio paste to deliver a delicious and natural flavor without adding unnecessary ingredients.

The no-churn ice cream takes hardly any time to bring together and then all you need to do is dip the bars into melted white chocolate. If you need quick flourless desserts, this is so easy!

3. Raspberry Mousse

I love making flourless desserts with raspberries. They are the perfect balance of sweet and tart and work so well with other flavors. This pretty pink mousse is super light and airy and comes together super fast, too. All you need to do is give it a bit of time in the fridge to chill, and then it's ready to serve.

4. Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons

Macarons are naturally flourless desserts that are so worth making at home! They are always made from ground nuts (usually almonds), making them naturally flour-free. They can also be flavored in an endless variety of ways.

This recipe makes hazelnut macarons that are crunchy on the outside with the perfect amount of chewiness and a rich chocolate ganache filling. If you are new to macarons, check out my online macaron class first!

5. Creme Brulee

Creme brulee is a French dessert that translates as 'burnt cream' due to the torched topping. It has a super silky and creamy texture underneath with a crunchy caramelized sugar topping. But while this fancy European dessert sounds complicated, it is actually much easier to make than you might think. With only five simple ingredients, you can whip up this velvety custard dessert in no time.

6. Poached Pears

Poached pears are a simple yet elegant flourless dessert that you can whip up easily. They take just 20 minutes to make and are cooked in a sweet cinnamon-infused syrup. Serve them hot or cold; they are irresistible either way. I like serving them with a scoop of ice cream and a white chocolate sauce.

7. Raspberry Ruby Ice Cream Bar

This light and refreshing ice cream dessert has the creamiest texture, yet doesn't even need an ice cream machine! All you need is ice cream molds and 10 minutes of your time. Honestly, it is one of the easiest flourless desserts around. What's more, it has just the right amount of sweetness, without being too sweet. Surely it's a must-have for a hot summer day.

8. Strawberry Mousse

A fresh and fruity mousse is often the best flourless dessert recipe to make. It's super simple, and the fresh berry flavor just shines through. The light and airy texture is out of this world, and strawberry desserts are always so popular with friends and family. Serve on its own or with a dollop of freshly whipped cream on top.

9. Almond flour peanut butter cookies

These tasty cookies aren't just gluten-free and packed with flavor; they are also really straightforward to make! Made with almond flour, creamy peanut butter, two types of sugar, and a hint of vanilla, they're gooey cookies that the whole family will love. Just be sure to make enough to go around, as they always disappear fast.

10. Wine Mousse Parfait

Now, here is an eye-catching flourless dessert that will cause a stir! This boozy dish combines a crisp, white wine with the summer flavors of peach to create a creamy and irresistible mousse. Serve in a wine glass topped with a sweet peach compote for best results. It's ideal for summer when peaches are in season and super ripe and juicy. However, since it contains wine, it is strictly for adults!

11. Pistachio Macarons

With a vibrant green color and nutty flavor, pistachio macarons need to be on your list of flourless desserts to make. These dainty French cookies are filled with white chocolate and pistachio butter ganache that comes through in every delicious bite. Certainly, pistachio desserts always offer a unique richness and hit all the right notes!

12. Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Say goodbye to store-bought chocolate ice cream and make this instead! This easy, no-churn ice cream contains just four simple ingredients, is full of natural chocolate flavors, and is naturally flour-free. It is also super easy to make in just 10 minutes, with no fancy equipment or ice cream machines. No one ever believes how good a no-churn ice cream can taste, but it really is so delicious.

13. Coconut Panna Cotta

Light and refreshing panna cotta is bursting with tropical coconut and passion fruit flavors, making it a perfect summer dessert. It's flourless, eggless, and dairy-free, and so easy to make. It's simple, yet stunning to the eye, making it one of the best flourless desserts for formal dinner parties or special occasions.

14. Crème Anglaise

Crème Anglaise (also known as "English cream"), is a classic and creamy vanilla custard. Made with just egg, milk, sugar, and vanilla, this delicious and easy-to-make French cream is a delicious flourless dessert you can enjoy on its own or with fruit, pies, or ice cream. For the most authentic flavor, make sure you follow my ingredient notes to get the best vanilla.

15. Strawberry Pavlova Cake

If you love meringue, you’ll love this pavlova cake. Strawberry pavlova is a naturally flourless dessert. It has a lightly sweet meringue with a thin, crunchy crust and a chewy, marshmallowy center. Surely, the best of both worlds! Garnish with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and fresh mint to make a delicious flourless BBQ dessert.

16. Hot Chocolate Bomb

Looking for flourless desserts in a mug? Try a hot chocolate bomb. It's cozy, delicious, and super fun to watch it melt in the mug and create your favorite dessert drink. Surely it's a flourless dessert for winter that you can't miss out on. I love serving this during the holidays in front of a crackling fire.

17. Floating Island

Picture a cloud of meringue, perched on an ultra creamy pool of creme anglaise and you will get this traditional French dessert. Each bite has a blend of smooth custard and crisp and fluffy meringue. In conclusion, it's to die for! It is also a more unusual dessert to serve, which always sparks conversation.

18. Pink Mini Pavlova With Raspberries

How picture-perfect is this dessert? Meringue is a lifesaver when you're searching for flourless dessert recipes. You can add food coloring to get that pink hue and garnish with whipped cream and fruit for a tasty dish that's also full of texture. Add different fruits according to your preference, it is so versatile, too.

19. Raspberry Ruby Chocolate Bon Bons

Here's an easy homemade bonbon recipe that is fun and flourless! It's a no-bake dessert you can serve for any occasion that all ages will love. Delicious bite-size pink treats made with fresh raspberries that are ready in less than half an hour? It's a no-brainer!

20. Mango Mousse

Here's an easy flourless dessert that is tasty and totally tropical! This cream-based mousse is also egg-free and so simple to make it's unreal. It would work so well in summer, on warm days out in the garden.

21. White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Try these white chocolate-dipped strawberries if you are looking for healthy desserts without flour and sugar that can double as snacks. They're a simple recipe with just two simple ingredients, full of fresh fruity flavor and decadent chocolate taste.

22. Coffee Caramel Ice Cream Bar

Made with just four simple ingredients, this coffee ice cream bar is not only flour-free but bursting with flavor. The crunchy caramelized white chocolate coating is the perfect contrast to the smooth and almost chewy filling. Simply put, it's irresistible.

23. White Chocolate Mousse

This rich and decadent French-style mousse can be enjoyed on its own with a dollop of whipped cream. It's super rich in taste and smooth in texture and has all the white chocolate flavor you could ever want. I walk you through every step of the recipe, so it's beginner-friendly even if it looks complicated!

24. Earl Grey Macarons

If you love the flavor of tea, these Earl Grey macarons are a must-try! They’re infused with citrus and black tea and brightened further by a tasty lemon curd filling. This is one of those unique flourless desserts that are so sophisticated and sure to win over a crowd.

25. Chocolate Ricotta Torte

Flourless chocolate cake made with ricotta tastes so creamy and delicious it's untrue! It's super dense and chocolatey, but silky smooth due to the egg yolks and not too sweet either. Dust with some ground cinnamon and flaky sea salt before serving.

26. Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut butter lovers, here is a flourless peanut butter dessert recipe for you. Each bite of these chunky cookies will have you begging for the next! And yet, they are much better for you than you might think. Made with oatmeal and a few other innovative ingredients, they also pack in the flavor and texture. Try them with a glass of milk, and thank me later. Try adding chocolate chips to make healthy chocolate peanut butter cookies to take them up a notch.

27. No-Bake Gluten Free Oreo Icebox Cake

I love simple flourless desserts like this. An icebox cake is always popular, but it's so easy to make! This one is gluten-free, and flour-free, which means that Oreo lovers who can't have flour don't have to miss out! It's one of those easy flourless desserts you'll make again and again.

28. Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you think you need flour to make delicious cookies, think again! It takes just 5 simple ingredients to make these gooey flourless cookies, and they are so tasty. The chocolate almond butter flavors work so well and the chocolate chips add the best taste and texture. What's more, the recipe is super simple, too!

29. Chocolate Mendiants

Make flourless desserts easy with these dainty French chocolate mendiants. Honestly, they are so simple yet look super refined, and you can customize them in so many ways. Add whatever toppings you like including chopped nuts, freeze-dried fruits, or just a pinch of sea salt for that sweet yet salty hit.

30. Flourless Banana-Chocolate Pudding Cakes

This has to be the gooiest flourless dessert I've seen. Banana adds extra moisture as well as taste and sweetness and works so well with chocolate. It's warm, chocolatey, and full of flavor. Simply put, this chocolate banana pudding cake is one of those flourless desserts recipes that is too good to resist!

31. Easy Almond Macaroon Cake

Try this one-bowl gluten free dessert made with lots of almonds and sweetened coconut. You'll never know it's a flour-free dessert recipe! It looks super elegant but is simple and delicious.

32. Black Forest Flourless Brownie Cookies

I love a dessert mash-up, and when I saw this, I could not resist. Not only does it combine all the best bits of brownies and cookies, but it also adds that delicious black forest cherry flavor. What's more, it is flourless! Simply dust it with powdered sugar to elevate it into a fancy-looking dessert for a dinner party.

33. Flourless Banana Bread Bars

Everyone loves banana bread, but have you ever made banana bread bars? They are super portable, so they make a great grab-and-go breakfast and also work well as potluck desserts. Moist, flavorful, and simple. What's not to love? And using fruit in the batter almost makes quick flourless desserts healthy!

34. Chocolate Meringue Cake

How sticky and fudgy does this recipe look? If you love chocolate cake but need a flourless version with a bit of flair, this recipe is the one for you. It's a twice-baked cake, so you first make the flourless cake base and then take it out of the oven to add the chocolate-swirled meringue. But it's well worth the extra steps! Certainly, if you're looking for flourless chocolate desserts, this one is a winner.

35. Creamy Raspberry Jello Parfait

Fancy jello is certainly an easy flourless dessert to make, and it will be popular with kids and adults alike! This layered jello has an elegant taste as well as its elevated appearance and works perfectly at dinner parties or special occasions. If you need fancy flourless desserts without chocolate, then a jello parfait may be the way to go.

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