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31 Dairy-Free Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Butter or Cream

Never let dairy intolerance keep you from cake.
31 DairyFree Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Butter or Cream
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Baking without butter or cream might seem like a challenge, but these dairy-free desserts prove that it’s a delight.Olive oil can add luscious moisture to cakes, and peanut butter can become a cookie with just two other ingredients, neither of which are milk-based. This list includes a few of our favoritevegan desserts, as well as sweet things that do require an egg or two. Scroll down for showstopping tarts, easy cakes, holiday-worthy pies, simple fudge, no-bake cookies, and refreshing frozen desserts for sunny days. No butter, no cream, no problem.

  • Slices of chocolate macaroon cake on small plates with the remaining whole cake on a serving platter.
    Photo by Alex Lau
    1/31

    Chocolate Macaroon Cake

    If you use vegan chocolate, this chocolate cake is a dairy-free dessert. Other good news: It also happens to be gluten-free andPassover-friendly. Almonds are delicious here, but you can also sub in another type of nut if preferred.

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  • 图片由切lsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    2/31

    3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

    These dairy-free cookies are as easy as 1-2-3. That is: an egg, peanut butter, and sugar. That's all—unless you want to sprinkle some flaky salt on top.

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  • 图片由切lsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
    3/31

    Coconut Custard and Rhubarb Tart

    We often say that this rhubarb tart is ideal for spring celebrations. But the truth is, it's a celebration in itself. As soon as you start seeingrhubarbin the market, snap some up.

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  • 图片由切lsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    4/31

    Double-Decker Peanut Butter Brownies

    These flavorful flourless brownies are endlessly customizable. Top with vegan chocolate chips, chopped pretzels, or any crunchy snack you have in the pantry. Obviously, if you're going the dairy-free route, opt for melted coconut oil over butter. (Or use your favoritedairy-free butter.)

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
    5/31

    Microwave Coconut Sticky Rice With Mango

    Traditional coconut sticky rice takes a little while to make—this version is extra-quick, since it's made in the microwave.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Christopher Barsch
    9/31

    Peanut Butter Coconut Cream Cookie Sandwiches

    These cookies resemble a chewier, soft cookie version of a Nutter Butter, made a little more glam with a peanut butter coconut cream filling.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
    10/31

    Lemon-Pistachio Loaf

    Pistachios add rich flavor to this citrusy vegan cake. Take a slice for dessert or for a snack—it'll keep, tightly wrapped, at room temp for a few days.

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  • 图片由切lsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
    11/31

    Homemade "Dole Whip"

    This dairy-free, soft-serve–like dessert is easy to make in a food processor, no ice cream maker required.

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  • Photo by Kelsey McClellan
    18/31

    Granola Cluster Cookies

    These meringue-like cookies have all our favorite granola ingredients. You can swap in equal amounts of other nuts and seeds, such as hazelnuts, peanuts, or sunflower seeds.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce
    19/31

    Halva 5 Ways

    This classic sesame-based confection is so easy to make at home. (Just be sure to use vegan chocolate if that's the flavor you choose.)

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  • Photo by Con Poulos
    20/31

    Baked Chocolate Tofu Cheesecake

    Is it a cheesecake? A chocolate mousse tart? Call it whatever you want. All we know is that it's delicious.

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    27/31

    Double-Deep-Chocolate Layer Cake

    This oil-moistened cake doesn't involve equipment any more complicated than a whisk and a bowl. Unsweetened coconut milk adds richness, and instant espresso deepens the chocolate flavor. Use vegan chocolate for the ganache frosting if you're trying to keep things free of dairy.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
    28/31

    Vegan Pumpkin Pie

    This silky pumpkin pie is a classicThanksgiving dessert. But it's so good, you'll probably want to eat it more often than just once a year.

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  • Photo by Romulo Yanes
    29/31

    Pignoli Cookies

    These classic pignoli cookies gets their chewy texture from almond paste and egg whites and crunch from the pine nuts embedded in their crispy surface.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
    30/31

    Vegan Pecan Pie

    This vegan pecan pie is flavored with coconut oil, maple syrup, and almond milk, while tapioca flour takes on the role of thickener, replacing eggs.

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  • 图片由切lsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
    31/31

    3-Ingredient Hazelnut Cookies

    Yes, you can make cookies even without any butter in the house. These simple hazelnut cookies are one of our favorite quick dairy-free desserts.

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