19 Best Dairy-Free Dessert Recipes

As more and more people realize that they have lactose intolerances or allergies, there’s a growing demand for dairy-free recipes. While it’s easier to cook dairy-free main courses, dairy-free desserts are usually a little trickier because hey, most of us like to use cream, milk, butter and cheese for decadent desserts, am I right?

Even the sound of “dairy-free dessert” can be off-putting to some, but if you can’t handle these ingredients it’s better off skipping them then suffering later on.

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Being lactose-intolerant or allergic to dairy shouldn’t mean you have to give up eating great-tasting desserts, however. Not at all. In fact, there are more and more choices each time, and from options for chocolate-lovers such as Flourless Chocolate Cake and Dairy-Free Brownies, to Peanut Butter Fudge and Key Lime Pie, there’s definitely an amazing dessert for everyone in this list!

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Here are 19 dairy-free desserts to enjoy whether you’re lactose-intolerant or not. Browse through them, be sure to pin your favorites and get ready to indulge, minus the allergy issues.

Felicia Lim is the author of the food blog Dish by Dish, where she shares simple gluten-free recipes that actually taste good!

Drop by her blog and say hello, preferably with a cookie in one hand, and a steeping mug of tea in the other!