Top 30 Gluten-Free Red, White, and Blue Desserts

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

~ Cherry Almond Crumble from Simply Living Healthy ~ gluten-free, grain free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, primal, with dairy-free, vegan, paleo options

~ Firecracker Almond Bundt Cake from Mama Knows Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

~ Strawberry Cupcakes from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, with paleo, primal options

~ Cherry Garcia Frozen Yogurt from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, vegan options

~ Easy Crustless Raspberry Pie from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

~ Strawberry White Chocolate Whip Parfait from Gluten-Free Spinner ~ gluten free (if you use gluten-free angel food cake), egg free, vegetarian

~ Angel Food Cake from 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.)

~ Strawberry Coconut Fruit Popsicles from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal

~ Flourless Chocolate Cake Made with a Secret Ingredient here on Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

~ Raw Berry Tart with Coconut Pastry Cream from Nourishing Meals ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal

~ Coconut Layer Cake from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

~ Individual Pavlovas from Jenn Cuisine  ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Strawberry Mousse Pie from The Spunky Coconut ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal

~ Gooey Butter Cake from Primal Palate ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian

~ Cherry Ice Cream Pie from Cuter Than Gluten ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian

~Berries on a Cloud from Gluten-Free Cat via the Wayback Machine ~ gluten free 

~ Coconut Rice Pudding from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian

~ Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Wheat Free, Meat Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting from Carol Fenster via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Red, White, and Blueberry Salad from Kalyn’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian

~ Blueberry Pie with Honey Whipped Cream from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, refined sugar free, with grain-free, paleo, primal options

~ Watermelon Birthday Fruit Cake from Edible Harmony ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal

~ Baked Powdered Sugar Doughnuts from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, egg-free, vegan options

~ Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins from Elizabeth Barbone via Gluten Free Easily  ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Red, White, and Blue Strawberry Shortcake from GF Jules ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, egg-free, vegan options

~ 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 ~ 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 …

~ Red, White, and Blue Popsicles from Cook IT Allergy Free! ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

Originally published May 26, 2016; updated November 27, 2022.