Gluten-Free Summer Desserts

Choco Ice Cream Dessert

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Relying on store-bought gluten-free sandwich cookies, this gluten-free ice cream cake is quick to pull together. It simultaneously satisfies the thirst for nostalgia and a cool dessert.

To make: Gluten is my B**ch

No-Bake Greek Yogurt and Berry Cheesecake

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A simple gluten-free crust made of almonds and figs with a luscious yogurt and coconut cream filling, this healthy dessert is a must-try.

To make: Bare Root Girl

Raspberry White Chocolate Cakes

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If you've never tried baking with gluten-free coconut flour, these decadent miniature white chocolate and raspberry cakes present the perfect opportunity. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or a generous dollop of whipped cream.

To make: Cravings Gone Clean

MORE: Non-Gluten-Free Decadent Desserts

Chocolate and Nut Cookies

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This recipe relies on your favorite gluten-free flour blend to make cookies that are chock-full of nuts like pistachios, almonds and hazelnuts … and plenty of chocolate.

To make: Cook Your Dream

Mississippi Mud Brownies

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A fudgey gluten-free brownie serves as the base for these loaded squares topped with pecans, marshmallows and a rich chocolate frosting.

To make: Girl Cooks World

Sour Cherry Pistachio Cupcakes

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The combination of pistachio-almond cupcakes and sour cherry buttercream makes for a fine marriage in these pretty, gluten-free cupcakes.

To make: Gluten Free Canteen

Donut Peach Cider Doughnuts

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While you can certainly make these doughnuts with apple cider (as is most common), if you can get your hands on some peach cider, you will definitely be happy. Made of a simple cake doughnut batter with an even simpler glaze, these have Sunday morning written all over them.

To make: Kumquat Blog

Ice Cream Sandwich Chocolate Wafer Cookies

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Gluten-free ice cream sandwiches are one step away with these rich, chocolaty soft wafer cookies. Simply mix up a batch when you have a free chunk of time, and grab your favorite store-bought ice cream. These are also great for general afternoon snacking as plain cookies.

To make: Gluten-Free on a Shoestring

MORE: 10 Light Versions of Decadent Desserts

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

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Reminiscent of Nutter Butters—those delightful store-bought peanut butter sandwich cookies many of us remember from our youth—this gluten-free version is filled with a sweet, creamy peanut butter filling, while the outer cookie layers are studded with rolled oats. These won't last long around the house!

To make: Cafe Johnsonia

Honey Panna Cotta

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The great news about panna cotta is that it's almost always gluten-free. This version is made with creamy almond milk and a generous dash of honey. Garnished with mint and berries, it looks the perfect picture of summer!

To make: Simply Gluten Free