It’s almost Memorial Day weekend. How can that be? Time has seemed to both move slowly and at the speed of light during this last year or so. You can also be sure that July 4th will be here before we know it because that’s how life works, right? As I do every year, I thoughhomemt I’d help you get ready for these patriotic holidays with some delicious gluten-free red, white, and blue desserts. And yes, some are actually all three—red, white, and blue.
Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and honoring those who gave their lives for our country, but also another opportunity to spend some special time with our families. My dad served our country but he did not die in service. We were so blessed to have him for eight plus decades. So many others—buried with him at Quantico National Cemetery and elsewhere—were not so fortunate. My heart goes out to all they left behind, today and every day.
Many consider this weekend to also be the kickoff for summer, despite the fact that summer officially begins in late June. Our family will definitely be getting together to remember the fallen and celebrate unofficial summer with some delicious food and an appropriate dessert.
This listing of red, white, and blue desserts is an updated collection of patriotic recipes for us to consider. I’ve not only added some new desserts but I’ve also added more detailed information on these recipes—such as whether or not they’re also dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, etc. I also want to look out for all my gfe readers. So many of us eat “more free” than “just gluten free,” right?
Admittedly, one or two of these recipes might be more pink than red, and some might have some additional colors, but I don’t think you’ll mind! If you see a “white” dessert that strikes your fancy, but you want the red-white-and-blue trifecta for a patriotic presentation, simply add some red and blue by way of topping with red and blue fruit, fruit sauces, fruit jam, or appropriate ice cream/yogurt.
Remember that icing alone—for cakes and cupcakes for example—can also give you some perfect red, white, and blue gluten-free desserts. I’m sure you all will have even more ideas. Get creative if necessary and enjoy!
Gluten-Free Red, White, and Blue Desserts for You
~ Berry Tart from Against All Grain ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal
![Gluten-Free Red White and Blue Berry Tart with Dairy-Free Vanilla Bean Custard from Against All Grain [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Gluten-Free-Red-White-and-Blue-Berry-Tart-with-Dairy-Free-Vanilla-Bean-Custard-Against-All-Grain.jpg)
Berry Tart from Against All Grain
Cherry Almond Crumble from Simply Living Healthy
~ Firecracker Almond Bundt Cake from Mama Knows Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
Gluten-Free Firecracker Almond Bundt Cake from Mama Knows Gluten Free
~ Strawberry Cupcakes from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, with paleo, primal options
Strawberry Cupcakes from Elana’s Pantry
~ Cherry Garcia Frozen Yogurt from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, vegan options
Cherry Garcia Frozen Yogurt from Chocolate-Covered Katie
~ Easy Crustless Raspberry Pie from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option
![Easy Crustless Gluten-Free Raspberry Pie. You won't believe how easy this very delicious pie is! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Crustless-Gluten-Free-Raspberry-Pie-Horizontal-Yellow-Tablecloth-Photo.jpg)
Easy Crustless Gluten-Free Raspberry Pie from gfe (me!)
Strawberry White Chocolate Parfait from Gluten-Free Spinner
~ Angel Food Cake from Linda Etherton (formerly Gluten-Free Homemaker) featured on gfe ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian (See more gluten-free angel food cake recipes here, even grain-free and keto recipes.)
~ Angel Food Cupcakes from Linda Etherton (formerly Gluten-Free Homemaker) ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian (See more gluten-free angel food cake recipes here, even grain-free and keto recipes.)
~ Strawberry Coconut Fruit Popsicles from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal
Strawberry Coconut Frozen Fruit Pops from Tasty Yummies
~ Flourless Chocolate Cake Made with a Secret Ingredient here on Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option
Flourless Chocolate Cake Made with a Secret Ingredient on gfe
~ Raw Berry Tart with Coconut Pastry Cream from Nourishing Meals ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal
Raw Berry Tart from Nourishing Meals
~ Coconut Layer Cake from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
Coconut Cake from Gluten-Free Goddess
~ Individual Pavlovas from Jenn Cuisine (via The Wayback Machine as this site is no longer active) ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Individual Pavlovas from Jenn Cuisine
~ Strawberry Mousse Pie from The Spunky Coconut ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal
Strawberry Mousse Pie from The Spunky Coconut
~ Gooey Butter Cake from Primal Palate ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian
Gooey Butter Cake from Primal Palate
~ Cherry Ice Cream Pie from Cuter Than Gluten ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian
Cherry Ice Cream Pie from Cuter Than Gluten
~Berries on a Cloud from Gluten-Free Cat via the Wayback Machine ~ gluten free
Berries on a Cloud from Gluten-Free Cat
~ Coconut Rice Pudding from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian
Coconut Rice Pudding from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free
~ Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Wheat Free, Meat Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Wheat Free Meat Free
~ Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting from Carol Fenster via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting from Carol Fenster
~ Red, White, and Blueberry Salad from Kalyn’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian
Red, White, and Blueberry Salad from Kalyn’s Kitchen
~ Blueberry Pie with Honey Whipped Cream from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, refined sugar free, with grain-free, paleo, primal options
Blueberry Pie with Homemade Whipped Cream from Gluten Free Easily
~ Watermelon Birthday Fruit Cake from Edible Harmony ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal
Watermelon Birthday “Cake” from Edible Harmony
~ Baked Powdered Sugar Doughnuts from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, egg-free, vegan options
Baked Powdered Sugar Donuts from Gluten-Free Goddess
~ Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins from Elizabeth Barbone via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian
![Gluten-Free Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins. Like those Hostess Donettes, but gluten free and little effort. No donut pan needed. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Gluten-Free-Powdered-Sugar-Donut-Muffins-Image.jpg)
Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins from Elizabeth Barbone via Gluten Free Easily
![Gluten-Free Red White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Gluten-Free-Red-White-and-Blue-Strawberry-Shortcake-Photo.jpg)
~ Tres Leches Cake from Successfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Gluten-Free Tres Leches Cake from Successfully Gluten Free
~ Vegan Strawberry Shortcake from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan (check out many more divine gluten-free Strawberry Shortcake recipes on gfe)
~ White Chocolate Strawberry Cups from A Girl Worth Saving ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal (Kelly says add freeze-dried blueberries to this paleo treat if you want your red, white, and blue displayed in a single dessert)
and last, but not least …
Paleo White Chocolate Strawberry Cups from A Girl Worth Saving
~ Red, White, and Blue Popsicles from Cook IT Allergy Free! (via The Wayback Machine) ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan
Red, White, and Blue Pops from Cook It Allergy Free
Originally published May 26, 2016; updated July 2, 2023.
Judee@gluten freeA-Z Blog says
Wow Shirley! What a fabulous collection of desserts and all gluten free! I’m drooling!
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Judee! There are a lot of pretty ones here! 😉
Hope you had a special Memorial Day!
Shirley
Sarah || Celiac in the City says
These are all so pretty — I have wanted to do a version of that watermelon cake for some time, maybe this will be the summer? And Linda’s angel food cake has been on my list to make too… I have heard people rave about it! Thanks for sharing these to really kick off summer! xoxo
Shirley Braden says
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Sarah. Yes, Linda’s Angel Cake is beyond amazing! Watermelon baskets, cakes, etc. are treats that look like they might be super hard to make and tedious, but once you get going, they’re not that bad at all and they’re fun to make and eat. The presentation and “oohs” and “ahhs” might be the best part though. 😉
It’s not officially summer yet, but it sure feels like it! 🙂 xoxo,
Shirley
April J Harris says
Hi Shirley, This is such a lovely collection of summer desserts, perfect for patriotic holidays of any kind! Hope you have a lovely Memorial Day weekend. Sharing around. Thank you so much for being a part of Hearth and Soul.
Shirley Braden says
Thank you, April! I must admit that I’ve loved this roundup since the day I compiled it. Red, white, and blue recipes are fun and I love patriotic holidays! Looking forward to remembering and honoring those we lost and spending relaxing time with Mr. GFE, too. Hope you have a lovely weekend, too, dear!
Shirley
Judee says
Shirley,
Such a thoughtful post to remind us of the significance of this Memorial Day. I think we often get caught up in the BBQ’s and the food and forgot how many fought and died so we could enjoy freedom. As always, these are some great looking recipes.
Pat says
Such a wonderful assortment of delicious gluten-free desserts! I’m saving them as I often have guests who must ear gluten-free.
Pat from Mille Fiori Favoriti
Shirley Braden says
Hi Pat–Welcome to gfe! Thanks so much for the kind words. 🙂 I do hope that some of these recipes come in handy for your future gluten-free guests!
Shirley