7 non-dairy and gluten-free desserts

Plant-based cream and vegan dark chocolate make this dip recipe a winning gluten-free and non-dairy sweet treat with delicious walnuts. Most importantly, don’t forget to get your pack of Schär’s delicious Madeleines, and away you go!

This no-bake vegan and gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake is extremely creamy and a delicious mountain of fun! The cookies really add flavour and also a make for a great crunchy texture.

This glazed ring cake is a lot of fun to bake and to serve for guests, who will be amazed at its creaminess and wonder what the mystery ingredient is. (It’s advocaat, the curious Dutch alcoholic drink made with eggs!). Offer as a delicious dessert or as a tea- or coffee-time cake. 

What could be better than a portion of deliciously sweet apple pie? A second helping, of course! You may have competition to finish this Soft Apple Pie, however, as everyone will surely want more. Made gluten-free possible with Schär’s versatile Mix C Pâtisserie. 

This gluten-free bundt cake recipe is based on Austria’s Gugelhupf, a classic ring cake. This gluten-free and non-dairy version packs plenty of flavour thanks to its tasty raisins and candied fruit. Even better, the fluffy sponge is infused with a generous serving of rum, making it moist, moreish and just a little intoxicating. Stir in some cinnamon and cardamom to the cake mixture for extra warmth.

Lekach is a honey-sweetened cake typically made for the Jewish new year holiday of Rosh Hashanah, with the hope of giving the next year a sweet start. It is traditionally made with rye flour but this gluten-free version is also full of flavour, thanks to the spices cinnamon and ginger, plus dried fruits and nuts. Throw in a splash of coffee and brandy just for luck, and don’t forget the honey!

This super-simple sponge cake recipe is just a lovely start – your imagination can take it further! You can add currants, sultanas or citrusy lemon zest to the cake mix, or make a Victoria sponge by cutting in half and lathering on non-dairy cream and strawberry jam, or another kind of filling.