12 Delicious Gluten Free Summer Desserts
The summer months are often filled with fun parties, BBQs, and potluck dinners. It’s a great time to get together with family and friends and celebrate the wonderful weather and endless summer days. But when you’re gluten free, these parties can be hard! Whether you’re attending a party with people who don’t understand your dietary restrictions or are just afraid of cross-contamination, eating gluten free at a summer party is difficult. Luckily, you can bring your own dishes to most of these parties, so I suggest you whip up one of these delicious gluten free summer desserts so at least you’ll have something sweet to snack on at the party!This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you click a link (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support!

Each of these yummy gluten free summer desserts makes the most of what summer has to offer, whether it’s a beautiful patriotic display or a showcase of delicious summer fruits. The red, white, and blue desserts are perfect for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, when you’re sure to have a fun party to attend. While the other desserts on the list are great for everyday family get-togethers or entertaining on a warm summer evening.
Cheesecake Dip | Dancing Through the Rain
This delicious gluten free summer dessert is perfect for outdoor get-togethers! It’s simple to make, with only three ingredients, and can easily be transported from your house to the party. Pair it with some yummy fresh strawberries or gluten free graham crackers for a great dessert everyone will love!
Lemon Custard Pie | Low Carb Yum
Lemon custard pie is a classic summer dessert, and you’ll love this low carb, gluten free take on it. This pie crust in this lemon custard pie replaces traditional wheat flour with coconut flour.
Strawberry, Apple, and Polenta Crisp | Moon and Spoon and Yum
Crisps are another tried and true summer dessert, but most oats used in these dishes aren’t gluten free. This version combines tart apples with sweet strawberries and is topped with a polenta crisp to add a delicious crunch to each bite.
Fruit Pizza | The Soccer Mom Blog
Add some patriotic flair to your next summer party with this beautiful American flag fruit pizza. This gluten free summer dessert uses gluten free pizza dough as its base, which is then topped with whipped topping and berries.
Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing | To Simply Inspire
Sometimes, a simple fruit salad is the perfect end to a meal. You’ll love this yummy fruit salad, filled with juicy summer fruit and topped with a delicious honey lime dressing.
Mint Cantaloupe Salad | Easy Cooking with Molly
Cool off with this gluten free summer dessert, which combines tasty summer melons with a bit of airy mint to provide a refreshing finish to your summer BBQ.
Patriotic Fruit Salad | Down Redbud Drive
If you’re searching for a simple patriotic dessert, I have found it for you. This patriotic fruit salad uses a variety of fresh fruit to create a beautiful patriotic display using star-shaped cookie cutters to shape some of the fruit.
Rhuby Cherry Delight | Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
Cherry delight is a wonderful vintage dish that needs to make a resurgence! It’s a lighter dessert that’s also gluten free, making it a perfect choice for your next summer party.
Fathead Fruit Pizza | My Life Cookbook
Looking for low carb and gluten free summer desserts that are yummy and satisfying? Here it is! The “fathead” crust on this dessert pizza is made with cheese, egg and almond flour, while the toppings include cream cheese and fresh berries.
Peach Crumble | The Professional Mom Project
It’s simple to make a peach crumble gluten free, just use gluten free oats in the crunchy topping. This yummy recipe is also vegan, so take a look and see what other substitutions you need to do to fit this dietary restriction as well.
Red White and Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Bites | The Kitchen is My Playground
If you’re looking for quick and easy gluten free summer desserts, these strawberry cheesecake bites are the perfect choice. Simply halve some strawberries, top them with an easy no-bake cheesecake filling, and add a couple of blueberries to make a beautiful patriotic dessert.
All Natural Bomb Pops | Thirty Something Super Mom
Who knew it was so easy to make your own bomb pops? These popular summer treats can be made at home with blueberries, lemons, and strawberries!
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!




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