8 Best Flourless Desserts

chocolate and amaretto torte — The Spruce / Elaine Lemm

Whether you're looking for Passover-friendly sweets, follow a gluten-free diet, or just love the rich decadence of flourless cakes, there's a fantastic selection to bake up at home. Chocoholics and sweet teeth of all types will find something to enjoy—many of which can be made ahead and stored to make dessert even easier. Explore the variety of flavors and styles to add to your repertoire.

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Apple and Date Charoset Truffles

The Spruce / Anita Schecter

Charoset is a traditional Passover food because the texture of the apple and date balls is reminiscent of the mortar the Israelites used when they were enslaved people in Egypt. But you don't have to limit these fruit and nut truffles to Passover; they're delectable any time of year. Kids would love helping to roll the truffles in sugar and spices.
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Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Cookies

The Spruce / Jessie Sheehan

While the other coconut cookies recipe in this collection is made without any gluten-free flour at all, this gluten-free coconut flour cookies recipe is made with coconut flour, a celiac-friendly ingredient. Roughly chopped chocolate, coconut extract, and sweetened shredded coconut add just the right touches to make this a standout.
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Gluten-Free Yellow Cake

Kristina Vanni

This flourless recipe is perfect to have on hand for any occasion where a gluten-free cake is called for. Unsweetened coconut and almond flour eliminate the need for not only regular flour but also gluten-free alternatives. The five egg yolks give the cake a lovely golden color, and as it is made in one bowl, the recipe is simple to prepare and clean up. A sprinkling of powdered sugar and a few raspberries on top are the finishing touch.
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Flourless Chocolate Torte

The Spruce / Elaine Lemm

This rich chocolate torte doesn’t miss the flour, thanks to decadent chocolate, eggs, butter, sugar, and a generous helping of amaretto. It comes together quickly and easily, and will keep in an airtight container for several days. Make it ahead to bring to a holiday celebration, enjoy it on Valentine's Day, or have on hand for surprise guests.

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Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Spruce / Jennifer Perillo

These cookies have all of the qualities of the beloved chocolate chip but without the gluten. Almond flour is substituted for all-purpose, adding a nice hint of flavor to these crispy, thin cookies with a slightly chewy texture. Be mindful the dough spreads a lot while baking so make sure to leave space between scoops.
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Gluten-Free Macarons

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Almond flour, egg whites, and cream of tartar gives these easy macarons their light and airy texture and delightful crunch. Once you make this recipe, you'll never buy a box of macarons instead. Color them any tint you like, for a beautiful platter that your friends will swear you bought at the local bakery.
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Flourless Chocolate Cake

The Spruce / Cara Cormack

The dense, fudgy texture of this flourless chocolate cake makes it taste like a special-occasion dessert, even if you make it for a weekday treat. If you like a darker chocolate taste, increase the intensity with a mix of dark and bittersweet cocoa.
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Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Even if you don't need to stay gluten-free, you'll fall in love with these chocolate chip cookies, which use potato starch instead of all-purpose flour. Hazelnuts give them a delightfully nutty note that goes perfectly with chocolate chips. Use either chopped chocolate or chips or a mix of both for an interesting texture.

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