Vegan dessert recipes are becoming more and more popular every day. They are one of the best desserts you can eat because they are rich and delicious but still healthy. So here we have listed some mouth-watering vegan desserts that you can try for your next party or as an after-school snack.
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1. Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Image and recipe by foodwithfeeling
Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 4
Vegan chocolate mousse is a delicious dessert with a beautiful chocolate and vanilla flavor. This 4-ingredient vegan chocolate mousse recipe is simple to make and will keep you coming back for more! Also, it’s ready in an hour!
Did you know that avocado can be a perfect base for rich and creamy vegan chocolate mousse, offering healthy fats and a decadent texture?
2. Vegan Snickers Cheesecake
Image and recipe by minimalistbaker
Prep Time: 6 hours
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 10
Vegan Snickers is a chocolate-covered version of the classic candy bar. It’s a 10-ingredient recipe infused with the flavors of caramel, peanuts, and chocolate. This vegan snicker is rich, creamy, crunchy, salty, and naturally sweetened.
3. No-Bake Vegan Oreo Cheesecake
Image and recipe by picklesnhoney
Prep Time: 2 hours 15 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 12
This no-bake vegan Oreo cheesecake is one of the best vegan desserts that use Oreo cookie crumbles to make the crust. It’s vegan and dairy-free, and a bite of this incredibly creamy and rich dessert, and you’ll be hooked for good! Before serving, garnish it with crushed Oreo cookies.
4. Vegan Christmas Cookies
Image and recipe by foodwithfeeling
This vegan Christmas cookie recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the season. It’s a very simple recipe that is made with healthy ingredients and is ready in very less time! They’re the perfect Christmas gift to give your guests or neighbors.
5. Vegan Brownies
Image and recipe by yummymummykitchen
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 9
Ingredients: 11
If you’re one of the people that claim it’s “too difficult” to make vegan brownies, then we have the perfect recipe for you. These vegan brownies are so easy to make and are dark, rich, and chocolaty. The best part about it? It’s not only vegan but also dairy-free and eggless!
6. Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream
Image and recipe by addictedtodates
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 9
This incredibly easy-to-make vegan pistachio ice cream is dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and eggless. The sweet and nutty flavors of pistachios and maple syrup are completely mouthwatering! With just six main ingredients, you’ll be able to enjoy this delicious treat in no time.
7. Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Image and recipe by aspicyperspective
Prep Time: 5 mins
Chill Time: 4 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 5
This chocolate chia seed pudding recipe is the perfect treat if you’re looking to add a healthy twist to your next dessert. The chia seeds add a crunchy texture and a subtle sweetness to the pudding. The recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based.
8. Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
Image and recipe by preventionrd
Prep Time: 40 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 9
This vegan peanut butter pie is spicy, rich, delicious, and will surely please your guests! It’s very easy to make, and you’ll have it ready in less than an hour. Before serving, drizzle it with peanut butter for a creamy taste!
9. Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 22 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 10
Vegan chocolate cupcakes are a little bit different because they are made with vegan butter and brown sugar. They are rich, sweet, savory, and topped with pecan frosting. You’ll need about 20 minutes to make the recipe and 22 minutes to bake the cupcakes.
10. Vegan Pumpkin Cookies
Image and recipe by yummymummykitchen
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 36
Ingredients: 12
These cookies are soft, moist, and absolutely delicious. They’re the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and salty, with cloves and cinnamon. Before serving, drizzle them with chocolate chips or icing!
11. No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Cheesecake
Image and recipe by picklesnhoney
Prep Time: 2 hours 15 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 9
This no-bake vegan key lime cheesecake is dairy free and vegan, but it’s still so delicious, creamy, and sweet! It’s filled with sweet and tangy key lime flavor and topped with coconut whipped cream and lime slices that melt in your mouth. This cheesecake is super easy to make and only requires a few ingredients!
12. Vegan Cinnamon Honeycrisp Apple Galette
Image and recipe by kitchentreaty
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 10
This Vegan cinnamon Honeycrisp apple galette is an easy recipe that you can do in about 40 minutes. The apples add a natural sweetness to the galette, and the cinnamon flavor from the Honeycrisp apple pairs so well with the vanilla bean cream cheese and cinnamon honey glaze.
13. Vegan Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
Image and recipe by cafejohnsonia
Prep Time: 12 hours
Servings: 1
Ingredients: 8
This satisfying and delicious vegan pumpkin spice ice cream is made with pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and a touch of vanilla extract. It’s rich and creamy with a hint of spice and sweetness. With just a few ingredients, you’ll be able to enjoy this delicious treat in no time.
14. Curried Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Image and recipe by cafejohnsonia
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients: 12
Fall is right around the corner, so why not make pumpkin pie? This curried vegan pumpkin pie is incredibly delicious and easy to make. The filling is smooth and creamy and is flavored with curry powder, arrowroot powder, and allspice. The crust is crispy but not too crunchy.
15. Vegan Sweet Potato Ice Cream
Image and recipe by heatherchristo
Prep Time: 20mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 13
If you’re looking for a delicious dessert that’s made with natural, whole-food ingredients, this is the recipe for you! These vegan sweet potato ice creams are dairy-free, gluten-free, and taste great! The cream is made with coconut cream, brown sugar, baked sweet potato, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.
16. Vegan Double Dark Chocolate Muffins
Image and recipe by preventionrd
Bake Time: 25 mins
Servings: 14
Ingredients: 9
The holidays are coming, and you can’t help but think about all the delicious treats you’ll have with family and friends. So here’s one of the best vegan double-dark chocolate muffin recipes for you! They’re soft and moist, just like chocolate chip cookies, and require only a few ingredients!
17. Vegan Sugar Cookies
Image and recipe by picklesnhoney
Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 2-3 dozen
Ingredients: 7
Vegan sugar cookies are a delicious treat that you can easily make at home. These cookies have a soft, chewy texture and a slightly sweet vanilla flavor that everyone will love. With just seven ingredients, you’ll be able to please the big crowd.
18. Vegan Flax Candied Nuts
Image and recipe by queenofmykitchen
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 19
Ingredients: 7
These easy vegan flax candied nuts are the perfect gluten-free, dairy-free dessert with no refined sugar! They’re super easy to make, and the only ingredient you need is some flax seed, cinnamon, nuts, sugar, and salt. You can serve these flavorful and crunchy treats with a bowl of hot tea.
19. Vegan Chocolate Cake
Image and recipe by yummymummykitchen
Cook Time: 30 mins
Chill Time: 10 mins
Servings: 10
Ingredients: 15
Vegan chocolate cake is a delicious and simple way to enjoy the rich, dark flavors of chocolate without dairy and eggs. This cake is made with wheat pastry flour, cocoa, almond milk, coconut oil, and dark chocolate. It’s so easy to make and is perfect for any occasion.
20. Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie
Image and recipe by picklesnhoney
Prep Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients: 12
This is a lemon meringue pie made with vegan lemony crust and sweetened with an organic cane and white sugar. The filling has the same buttery taste and texture as dairy ice cream but is much healthier. It’s a perfect treat for a summer picnic or served at your next potluck.
21. No-Bake Vegan Mini Cheesecakes
Image and recipe by thepigandquill
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 10
These cute-looking mini vegan cheesecakes are no-bake and gluten-free; you can whip them up in less than 5 minutes. The ingredients are all-plant-based, so you can enjoy it in all seasons. Serve frozen or slightly thawed, and then topped with raspberries or coconut cream.
22. Vegan Acai Berry Smoothie
Image and recipe by layersofhappiness
Prep Time: 5 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients: 4
Vegan acai berry smoothies are a delicious way to get your daily vitamin and mineral intake. This smoothie is creamy and delicious and will satisfy your guests and friends! With just four ingredients, the smoothie comes together in no time.
23. Vegan Creme Caramel
Image and recipe by fullofplants
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 14
Do you love ice cream? If yes, then you must try this vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free French dessert. It’s a smooth, rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet ice cream dessert consisting of vanilla custard and salted caramel. These vegan creme caramels are superb on their own and even better served with some coconut crumble.
24. Zucchini Vegan Muffins
Image and recipe by emilyfabulous
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 15
A muffin is a great way to satisfy a sweet craving and keep you from overeating. These vegan zucchini muffins are easy to make and taste delicious. You must try these muffins, which are made with simple ingredients in less than an hour!
25. Vegan Peppermint Cheesecake
Image and recipe by dessertswithbenefits
Prep Time: 45 mins
Chill Time: 12 hours
Servings: 1
Ingredients: 9
This vegan peppermint cheesecake is the perfect pick-me-up for those who regularly suffer from the winter blues. It’s packed with all the simple ingredients; peppermint, coconut cream, walnuts, and cocoa! This cheesecake is so rich that it is best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or plain.
26. Vegan Chocolate Turtle Bites
Image and recipe by queenofmykitchen
Prep Time: 20 mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 9
These vegan chocolate turtles are delicious, chewy, sweet, and chocolate. The only ingredient you need to make this delightful dessert is cocoa powder, peanuts, maple syrup, and a little coconut oil. These little bites are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
27. Raspberry Vegan Cheesecake
Image and recipe by loveandlemons
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 6 hours
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients: 14
This cake is made up of gluten-free walnut crust, with a creamy cheesecake layer and another layer of vegan raspberry tart. It’s each layer needs to be frozen before adding the next! This cheesecake is sure to please even the pickiest eaters!
28. Vegan Gluten-Free Madeleines
Image and recipe by fullofplants
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 18
Ingredients: 10
Madeleines are traditional French cookies that taste great with just one bite. They’re also gluten- and dairy-free and can be made with various flours and sweeteners. You’ll love these vegan gluten-free madeleines because they’re sweet, soft, buttery, and infused with vanilla and lime!
29. Vegan Strawberry Vanilla Cake
Image and recipe by projectveganbaking
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 14
Vegan strawberry vanilla cake is delicious, and rich with a delightful taste, and the best part is it’s guilt-free! The cake is made with fresh strawberries, vegan butter, and plant milk and topped with oat-whippable cream frosting.
30. Vegan Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
Image and recipe by rawberryfields
Prep Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 12
Vegan chocolate orange cheesecake is a delicious, decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This cheesecake is made with dairy-free cream cheese and vegan chocolate chips, plus it’s gluten-free and paleo. It has a rich, creamy brownie base, topped with chocolate and orange cheesecake, and then drip chocolate mixture for a sweet finish.
31. Vegan Pink Dragon Fruit Cake
Image and recipe by rainbownourishments
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 15
This 3-layer Pink Dragon Fruit Cake is the perfect dessert, but the combination of juicy dragon fruit and creamy coconut cream makes it a delicious, guilt-free treat for any occasion. Also, it’s ready in less than an hour with few ingredients!
32. Vegan Viennese Whirls
Image and recipe by projectveganbaking
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients: 7
Vegan Viennese whirls are one of the most popular desserts to make for Christmas, and they are perfect for enjoying the holiday season. With just four ingredients, these cute biscuits come together in 12 mins and taste like the real deal with vegan butter, icing sugar, and more.
33. Strawberry Coconut Milk Popsicles
Image and recipe by addictedtodates
Prep Time: 15 mins
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 6
These Strawberry Coconut Milk Popsicles are a delicious, dairy-free, and vegan treat that can be whipped up in minutes. They are made with natural fruit, coconut milk, and maple syrup. They’re the perfect treat for when you need to get away from the heat! Also, it takes just 15 mins for prep!
34. Easy Vegan Truffles
Image and recipe by minimalistbaker
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 2 mins
Servings: 14
Ingredients: 8
These vegan truffles are raw, chocolaty, nutty, and naturally sweetened dessert recipes. The recipe calls for a combination of cocoa powder, pecans, and dark chocolate, creating a rich, chocolatey filling for your vegan truffles. It’s a perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion!
35. Vegan Doughnut Profiteroles
Image and recipe by avantgardevegan
Cook Time: 120 mins
Servings: 10
Ingredients: 12
These vegan doughnut profiteroles are made with plain flour and topped with an assortment of sweet, savory fillings. They’re also great for fall and winter because the fillings will be comforting and warm, but the crunchy topping makes them perfect for summertime too. Before serving, drizzle with chocolate sauce and spin with the melted sugar!
36. Vegan Salted Chocolate Fondant
Image and recipe by veganfoodandliving
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 12
Vegan Chocolate Fondant is a healthy dessert made from a combination of refined sugar, cinnamon, and salt. It’s a sweet, rich, creamy mixture that requires no baking. This was super easy to make; it only took about 20 minutes!
37. Vegan Funfetti Cake
Image and recipe by thebananadiaries
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 16-18
Ingredients: 10
Vegan Funfetti Cake is a festive dessert that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and eggless. This vegan cake is super delicious, sweet, moist, and buttery. It’s made with vegan buttermilk, unsweetened applesauce, vegan buttercream frosting, and a Twizzlers rainbow sprinkler.
38. Vegan Lava Cake
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 10
Vegan lava cake is a delicious, healthy dessert that can be made in just 30 mins! This lava cake is made with oat and almond flour, coconut sugar, and cocoa powder, which is incredibly moist and rich in flavor. It’s vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, eggless, and oil-free and made from ingredients that are all-natural.
39. Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
Image and recipe by worldofvegan
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 11
Vegan oatmeal cookies are a great way to get a little something sweet and crunchy into your diet. These cookies are light, chewy, caramel, gluten-free, and made with whole-grain oats. It makes a great grab-and-go snack for any occasion and is the perfect way to start your day.
40. Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
Image and recipe by loveandlemons
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 20
Ingredients: 12
Gingerbread cookies are soft, chewy, delicious, festive, and all-natural that you can whip up for your family or guests. It’s fun to make, takes minutes, and uses only a few ingredients! You can use cookie cutters to get your favorite shape!
41. Vegan Linzer Cookies
Image and recipe by resplendentkitchen
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 14
These jam-filled vegan Linzer cookies are a great treat that can be made with plant-based ingredients. They are soft, buttery, delicious, and perfect for holidays like Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving! This vegan Linzer is ridiculously easy to make and looks like a cookie sandwich.
42. Fudgy Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Image and recipe by rainbowplantlife
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 mins
Servings: 15
Ingredients: 6
Fudgy vegan chocolate truffles are perfect for chocolate lovers who want to keep their diet healthy without sacrificing the taste they love. These incredibly easy-to-make chocolate truffles are soy-free, gluten-free, oil-free, and ultimate paleo. Also, it requires only six main ingredients to come together!
43. Vegan Chocolate Croissants
Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 5
Ingredients: 7
If you want to satisfy your craving for rich, decadent chocolate? Try these vegan chocolate croissants! These decadent, delicious croissants are so easy to make, and the flavors are so delicious!
44. Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Easter Egg Macarons
Image and recipe by fullofplants
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 9
Ingredients: 11
These vegan chocolate hazelnut egg macarons are a great way to keep the party going throughout the holiday season. It’s crispy, chewy, sweet, and filled with dark chocolate hazelnut filling! There are only a few ingredients in this recipe: beet-root powder, white sugar, almond milk, dark chocolate chips, and vanilla extract.
Did you know that aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas, can be whipped into a meringue, replacing egg whites in many vegan dessert recipes?
45. Vegan Creamy Cheesecake
Prep Time: 15 mins
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 9
Vegan creamy cheesecake is one of the easiest and most delicious desserts to make. This recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients and only takes minutes to prepare! It’s so easy; you’ll be making it in no time!
46. Vegan Meringue Cookies
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 36
Ingredients: 5
Vegan Meringue Cookies are a simple, quick, and easy dessert that is a great option for the health-conscious dieter. These cookies are made with garbanzo beans, cream of tartar, turbinado sugar, and vanilla extract. They’re also easy to make and can be prepared in 10 minutes!
47. Vegan Cashew Ice Cream
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 1
Ingredients: 4
This vegan cashew ice cream is a delicious and beautiful dessert that is so rich and creamy. The cashews are blended with maple syrup, cashew butter, unsweetened cashew, almond, or soy milk, and other ingredients to produce a delicious, creamy ice cream. You can freeze and store this ice cream for up to 2 weeks.
48. Vegan Mango Cheesecake
Image and recipe by addictedtodates
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 18
This Vegan mango cheesecake has a layer of mango curd and creamy vanilla lime cheesecake with a toasted coconut crust. This is a no-bake vegan dessert recipe that needs 30 mins for prep. It’s a perfect light dessert to serve guests or bring to a potluck party.
49. Vegan Coconut Cake
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 15
Vegan coconut cake is moist, light, creamy, coconutty, and delicious. These coconut cakes are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, nut-free and Paleo-friendly, but they’re also delicious. They come together in less than an hour with just a few ingredients!
50. Vegan Matcha Swirl Cheesecake
Image and recipe by minimalistbaker
Prep Time: 4 hours 30 mins
Servings: 10
Ingredients: 12
This vegan matcha swirl cheesecake is not only a delicious and simple dessert but also a healthy treat. The filling is made with cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup, and matcha green tea powder. Top it with coconut whipped cream and fresh berries, or enjoy it as it is.
We hope these vegan dessert recipes inspired you to make some delicious, tasty & lip-smacking dessert recipes for your next holiday or occasion. Make your kids & guest happier with these yummy vegan dessert recipes.
FAQS
1. What makes a dessert vegan?
A dessert is considered vegan if it does not contain any animal-derived ingredients. This means no dairy (like milk, butter, or cream), eggs, gelatin, or honey. Vegan desserts use plant-based alternatives such as almond milk, coconut oil, flaxseeds, and agave syrup.
2. Are vegan desserts healthier than regular desserts?
Vegan desserts can be healthier as they often use whole, plant-based ingredients and avoid processed sugars and fats. However, the health factor depends on the ingredients used. Some vegan desserts can still be high in sugar or fat, so it’s important to check the recipe’s nutritional content.
3. What can I use as a substitute for eggs in vegan desserts?
Common egg substitutes in vegan baking include:
- Flaxseed or chia seeds mixed with water (1 tbsp seeds + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg)
- Mashed bananas or applesauce
- Silken tofu
- Commercial egg replacers
4. What are the best dairy substitutes for vegan desserts?
Popular dairy substitutes include:
- Plant-based milks like almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk
- Coconut cream or cashew cream for whipped toppings or creamy textures
- Vegan butter or margarine for baking
5. Can I make a vegan dessert gluten-free as well?
Yes! Many vegan desserts can easily be made gluten-free by using alternatives like almond flour, coconut flour, oat flour, or gluten-free all-purpose flour. Make sure the other ingredients in your recipe are also gluten-free.
6. Are there vegan chocolate options?
Yes, there are many vegan chocolate options. Dark chocolate that contains a high percentage of cocoa (70% or higher) is often naturally vegan, but check labels to ensure it doesn’t contain milk products. There are also many brands that specifically produce vegan chocolate.
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