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Over 30 Totally Delicious Gluten-Free Pistachio Desserts

Shirley Braden

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Today is National Pistachio Day! That’s always a reason to celebrate because I adore pistachios! And with the green color that comes with such recipes, they’re also a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, which will soon be here. That’s why I’ve updated this collection of delicious Gluten-Free Pistachio Desserts for you all!

While I absolutely love eating pistachios “as is” (and they’re often my go-to, quick, and safe sustenance on travel), I would not turn down a single one of these pistachio desserts. There are recipes for bars, biscotti, candies, cakes, cupcakes, crisps, cookies, hot chocolate, ice cream, muffins, parfaits, puddings, truffles, and even pie crust! I love choices; don’t you? Enjoy!

Gluten-Free Pistachio Desserts

~ Avocado Pistachio Pudding from And Love It, Too! ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan

Avocado Pistachio Pudding. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts featured on gfe.

~ Cardamom Ice Cream with Spiced Candied Pistachios from Savory Simple ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Cardamom Ice Cream with Candied Pistachios Savory Simple Gluten-Free

Cardamom Ice Cream with Spiced Candied Pistachios from Savory Simple

~ Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pistachios from Edible Perspective ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian (note: be sure to use certified gluten-free purity protocol oats and oat flour)

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pistachios. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio recipes. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti from Paleo Spirit ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal

Paleo Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti from Taylor Made It Paleo via Paleo Parents ~ gluten free, grain free, egg free, refined sugar free, primal

Gluten-Free Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Chocolate Pistachio Pound Cake from The Healthy Apple ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Chocolate Pistachio Pound Cake. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Cranberry Shortbread from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

~ Dairy-Free Cardamom Ice Cream with Candied Pistachios from Angela’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Dairy-Free Cardamom Ice Cream with Candied Pistachios. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Dairy-Free Pistachio Ice Cream from Unconventional Baker~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

Dairy-Free Pistachio Ice Cream. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios, Dried Bing Cherries, and Grey Sea Salt from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, egg free,  with dairy-free, vegan option

Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Easy Gluten-Free Fruit-Free Biscotti from The Big Man’s World ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Fruit-Free Biscotti. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Flourless Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cupcakes from The Healthy Apple ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Flourless Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cupcakes. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Four-Ingredient, Flourless Pistachio Cookies from Kalyn’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian, with refined sugar-free, sugar-free, paleo, and primal options

Grain-Free Pistachio Cookies. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Grain-Free Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian, with egg-free, vegan, paleo, primal options

Grain-Free Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Great Pie Crust from Wheat Free, Meat Free ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Grain-Free Pistachio Pie Crust. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Irish Cream and Pistachio Fudge from Eat Good 4 Life (be sure to use an Irish cream that you feel is safe; you can even make your own delicious Irish Cream!) ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Irish Cream and Pistachio Fudge. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Martha’s Coffee Meringue Acorns from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Meringue Acorns with Crushed Pistachios. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Paleo White Christmas Slice from The Merrymaker Sisters via Zenbelly ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal

Paleo White Christmas. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Pistachio Cake from Life After Wheat ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

Half of a gluten-free pistachio cake sprinkled with frosting and chopped pistachios.

Gluten-Free Pistachio Cake from Life After Wheat

~ Pistachio Cookies from Unconventional Baker ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

~ Pistachio Cranberry Cookies from Eat Good for Life ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Pistachio Cranberry Cookies Photo

~ Pistachio Chocolate Chip Coconut Ice Cream from Cook Eat Well ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, with vegan option

Paleo Pistachio Chocolate Chip Coconut Ice Cream. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Pistachio Chocolate Emerald Truffles from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

Dark Chocolate Pistachio Truffles. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Pistachio Coconut Ice Cream Pops from Unconventional Baker ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, xanthan gum free, vegetarian, vegan

~ Pistachio Coconut Macaroons from Tasty Eats At Home ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free Pistachio Macaroons. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio dessert recipes. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Pistachio Muffins from The Toasted Pine Nut ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Pistachio Muffins from The Toasted Pine Nut

~ Pistachio Pudding from My Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Pistachio Pudding Dessert. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Pistachio Pudding from Unconventional Baker ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

~ Pistachio Pudding Cookies from Mama Knows Gluten Free ~ gluten free

Gluten-Free Pistachio Cookies Photo

~ Pistachio Rosewater Cake from Unconventional Baker ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-free vegan Pistachio Rosewater Cake. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Pistachio Sesame Truffles from Tasty Eats At Home ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal

Pistachio Sesame Truffles. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Pistachio White Chocolate Chip Cookies from Unconventional Baker ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

~ Pistachio Yogurt Parfait from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Pistachio Yogurt Dessert. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Raw Pistachio Slice from Unconventional Baker ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

Raw Pistachio Cake Slice Photo

~ Sea Salt Pistachio Chocolate Cookies from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free Sea Salt Chocolate Pistachio Cookies. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts featured on gfe.

~ Pumpkin Pistachio Bundt Cake from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pistachio Bundt Cake. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Slow Cooker Roasted and Spiced Nuts from A Year of Slow Cooking ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal

Gluten-Free Roasted and Spiced Nuts. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Toasted Pistachio Toffee Brittle from Dine and Dish ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Toasted Pistachio Toffee Brittle. One of 30 gluten-free pistachio desserts. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

If you make any of these gluten-free pistachio desserts, please come back and leave a comment and share your review!

Originally published February 26, 2015; updated February 26, 2023.

Over 30 Gluten-Free Pistachio Desserts. There are recipes for bars, biscotti, candies, cakes, cupcakes, crisps, cookies, hot chocolate, ice cream, parfaits, puddings, truffles, pie crust, and more! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

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Comments

  1. KalynsKitchen says

    February 26, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Mmm, pistachios. Thanks for including my cookies!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      Such a great recipe, Kalyn! It’s my pleasure, of course. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  2. Ali the Skinny GF Chef says

    February 26, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    So many gorgeous recipes! Goodness Shirley, you’ve outdone yourself on this one. I love pistachios!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      Aren’t they, Ali? I just gather the best of what you all create. I never cease to be amazed, and I’m so with you on pistachios, of course. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  3. CE Papas : The merrymaker sisters says

    February 26, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Thanks so much for including our Paleo White Xmas! We LOVE pistachios 😀 😀 e + c

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:39 pm

      Hi there, Merrymaker Sisters!–Your White Christmas treat is delightful! Happy to find it and your blog via Paleo Parents. 🙂 Your latest recipe of Walnut Crackers looks great, too.

      Shirley

      Reply
  4. Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) says

    February 26, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    Shirley, this is a phenomenal round up. I don’t even know which I would make first. I am leaning towards that biscotti, but they all look so good.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:41 pm

      Hi Sandi–Thanks! You contributors make these roundups pretty easy with all your wonderful creations. 🙂 Last, I agree on the biscotti, especially the chocolate recipe. Hard to resist good biscotti! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  5. Barbara Bianchi says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    Wow, look at all those amazing recipes including delicious pistachios! I had no idea that today was national pistachio day, but I did link a basil and pistachio pesto on Gluten Free Friday. What a coincidence.
    Thanks for this excellent post.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:47 pm

      Hi Barbara–How interesting and serendipitous on creating/linking up the perfect recipe for Pistachio Day! It sounds great. I love pesto. 🙂

      Thanks,
      Shirley

      Reply
  6. Audrey @ Unconventional Baker says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    Wow, look at all these goodies. Pistachios are my top pick for nuts — I’m just in love with their gorgeous color {and they taste delish too, of course 😉 } — I’m feeling overwhelmed here — where to begin exploring? 🙂

    Thanks for putting these together, Shirley!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:54 pm

      I’m in agreement on all, Audrey! I might start with the two recipes of yours. 😉 Hard to decide between cake and ice cream though … pistachio cake with pistachio ice cream perhaps?

      Have a good week!
      Shirley

      Reply
  7. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    February 27, 2015 at 5:02 am

    Thanks so much for sharing, Shirley! I didn’t eve know this was a day! I love pistachios- Growing up, they were our nut of choice, thanks to mum’s Persian background!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      You’re welcome, Arman! Your explanation behind your recipe was funny, but I agree. I’ll vote for pistachios over fruit every time! 🙂 I don’t think I ate pistachios until I was in high school, but I’ve made up for lost time since then. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  8. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

    March 2, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    So many great recipes Shirley! I love pistachios, they’re one of my favorite nuts 🙂

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 4, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Thanks, Sharon! And I sooo love pistachios. One of my friends says they’re too much work … seriously. What??? I do not understand her. At all.

      Shirley

      Reply
  9. Julia says

    March 3, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    Not going to wait for the next pistachio day to enjoy these! They all look marvelous!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 4, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Hi Julia–Yay! No waiting indeed. Pistachios and desserts made from them should be enjoyed all year long. The desserts with Christmas in the title are sure calling my name! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  10. vegetarianmamma (Cindy) says

    March 8, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    This is a really cool collection of recipes! Thanks for sharing, I look forward to seeing what you post next time!

    -Cindy

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      March 10, 2015 at 12:06 am

      Thanks, Cindy! I do love this roundup myself. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    February 26, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    There are so many mouth-watering recipes here! What an honor it is to be among them!

    Thanks, Shirley. xoxo

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      February 27, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      Sunny–I think we sometimes forget that pistachios can be used to create wonderful recipes as well as just good old noshing. 😉 I’m delighted to share all this pistachio goodness, including your recipe! 🙂

      xoxo,
      Shirley

      Reply
  12. Alisa Fleming says

    February 27, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Okay, now I’m craving pistachio ice cream and truffles. Can you tell I’m in a “sweet and creamy” mood?

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      February 27, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      “Sweet and creamy” is probably my predominant mood! 😉 Probably tied with chocolate-y actually. Hehe. Pistachio ice cream and truffles do sound just wonderful right now!

      Shirley

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming says

        February 27, 2016 at 4:09 pm

        Oh, we have similar palates. I don’t think I can remember a day where I didn’t have some squares of dark chocolate – this morning even 🙂

        Reply
        • Shirley Braden says

          March 2, 2016 at 1:18 am

          We do!! Dark chocolate every day for sure! 🙂

          Reply
  13. Ina Gawne says

    February 28, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Wow, Shirley gorgeous desserts! You would not find me turning down one of these deserts either. They all look mouth watering delicious…yum! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      March 2, 2016 at 1:18 am

      Hi Ina–Thanks! The gluten-free community comes through once again! 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  14. Angela says

    February 29, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    Amazing round up – pistachios are my favorite nut (although I love all nuts, really) – all those recipes call my name, lol, but knowing me, I’d probably go for a Pistachio Shirley cake version, not yet on the list 😉 😉 😉

    Thanks for taking the time for all these incredible roundups – love them! Every single one of them!

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      March 2, 2016 at 1:27 am

      Angela–For some reason, I never think of pistachios as nuts. I have always thought of them as their own thing. 😉 And pistachios actually are drupes and in the cashew family. They are considered “culinary nuts,” but not botanical nuts. Even pecans, walnuts, and almonds are considered drupes though. I don’t pretend to understand it all, but it does make me feel better about my thinking!

      Oooh, if you turn my “Shirley cake” (aka Perfect Pound Cake) into Pistachio Shirley Cake, you must share the details with me, of course. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  15. Judee says

    March 4, 2020 at 12:02 am

    Pistachio anything is our favorite. Thanks for all these wonderful recipes all in one place.

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      March 7, 2020 at 9:41 am

      I’m with you all, Judee. Just love, love, love pistachios! The pistachio biscottis in this collection are calling my name …

      Happy Saturday!
      Shirley

      Reply

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