Planning an Easter gatherings might actually be possible this year, for the first time in a while depending on where you live. No matter who you are spending the holidays with, we’ve compiled a great selection of gluten-free Easter recipes to assist you in making your celebration extra special.
We’ve gathered gluten-free Easter recipes that are perfect, no matter if you are hosting a brunch or a dinner plus there are items that can cater to a variety of dietary considerations (dairy-free, nightshade-free, vegetarian, vegan).
Oh and if you are attending an Easter celebration and need a host(ess) gift or an Easter gift for anyone in your life (child or adult). You’ll probably want to pair a gift or Easter egg hunt, with gluten-free chocolate or gluten-free candy, check out our Ultimate Gluten-free Easter Chocolate guide and the Ultimate Gluten-free Easter Candy guide.
Note: Some recipes fit in multiple categories, you’ll see “see other categories for details” in these instances.
The Ultimate List Of Gluten-Free Easter Recipes
GLUTEN-FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD
A Charcuterie board is a perfect addition to any special meal. They bring people together. There is something about sharing a platter of food with friends and loved ones, that’s special and brings people and conversations together. You can load the board up with some of your favourite gluten-free items. Read how to create a Charcuterie board with gluten-free options.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA DOUGH
Gluten-free pizza has a terrible reputation, with good reason. Regardless if you order gluten-free pizza from a restaurant, or buy a frozen pizza, or buy a pre-made crust, they tend to be thin, hard, cracker-like, and sometimes full of seeds. Cardboard is a common descriptive word. I’m Italian and I was raised on deliciously soft, yet slightly crunchy pizza crust and I was not willing to give it up because of my gluten-free diet. So my quest for the perfect gluten-free pizza dough began and, I can happily tell you, it was a success.
GLUTEN-FREE SAVOURY RICOTTA PIE RECIPE
This gluten-free savoury ricotta pie is a staple in my Italian-Canadian household for Easter and other celebrations. Traditionally this is served with breakfast, lunch, or brunch, and it is always a crowd-pleaser. However, it can be an exciting addition to appetizers. It is like a flavourful ravioli and cheesecake merged to make something new and wonderful. A crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE BATTERED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE
Light, fluffy, and crispy, these will have everyone asking for seconds. They work as a side dish, but they make an amazing appetizer.
GLUTEN-FREE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
This gluten-free stuffed mushroom recipe is not only a crowd-pleaser, but also easily adaptable for other diets. These are vegetarian, but they can easily be made dairy-free. Overall this is a memorable appetizer that you’ll make over and over again.
GLUTEN-FREE CANDIED PECANS AND ALMONDS
You can use this sweet and savoury treat in many delicious ways, by placing them on the table for snacking or adding them to your Charcuterie board. Either way, you’ll love them.
Individual Gluten-Free Charcuterie Cups
This is great if you are cooking for a crowd, because you may not want everyone touching communal food. Also, you can customize the cups for individual people, so if one person is gluten-free and the other isn’t; you can each have your own specific crackers in your Charcuterie Cup.
Gluten-Free Vegan Peperonata Recipe
Our gluten-free vegan peperonata recipe is a well-known Italian condiment, that can be served hot or cold in many applications. Serve it as an appetizer with some fresh, toasted gluten-free bread brushed with oil and garlic, or add it to your Charcuterie board.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE ONION DIP RECIPE
A classic and safe choice, because it is so popular. Serve crudités with onion dip. This recipe for the best gluten-free onion dip, it pairs well with cudités or gluten-free crackers.
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GLUTEN-FREE SWEET RICOTTA PIE
Much like its savoury counterpart, this is a delicious sweet ending to a brunch or a meal as dessert. This is an even easier version of a cheesecake with vanilla and cinnamon flavours, all in a homemade gluten-free shortbread crust.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH RECIPE:
A Monte Cristo is traditionally a 3-layer sandwich, layered with ham and turkey, dipped in egg, and then deep fried. Our version is much easier to make, not deep fried, and every bit as delicious. Best of all, you could cut the sandwich into quarters or halves, to serve as a brunch buffet item. This is a treat that will wow everyone at your table.
THE ULTIMATE GLUTEN-FREE BREAD PUDDING PANCAKE RECIPE
If you aren’t serving a large crowd, you may want to serve pancakes to have a breakfast element at your brunch. However, we’re turning this classic on its head. If you love decadent, fluffy, perfect pancakes, you have to try our recipe for the ultimate gluten-free bread pudding pancake recipe. They are the best gluten-free pancake you will ever try- and even people who eat gluten love them.
THE ULTIMATE GLUTEN-FREE BANANA MUFFIN RECIPE
Having a sweet and easy item is great for brunch, and banana muffins fit the bill. You can even make one batter, and then add different mix-ins in the muffin tin to have a selection of muffins. You can add blueberries, chocolate chips, or nuts to some of the muffins; or even leave them plain.
THE ULTIMATE TRADITIONAL GLUTEN-FREE RICE PUDDING RECIPE
This can be served as dessert, or as a brunch item. You can have a large bowl and allow people to scoop out their pudding or you could have it already portioned out in individual bowls or cups (a great idea for a large crowd or a buffet.) By portioning the pudding out, you cut down on mess. Serve alongside either a bowl of whipped cream or a tin of whipped cream with a selection of berries, for that wow factor!
GLUTEN-FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD
See details under Appetizers.
GLUTEN-FREE SAVOURY RICOTTA PIE RECIPE
See details under Appetizers.
The Best Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Pancake Recipe:
These pancakes are light and fluffy and balance the perfect pumpkin spice flavour. By using this recipe, you can enjoy pumpkin spice flavours all year round. Remember, just because you are gluten-free, doesn’t mean you need to miss out on seasonal flavours and fun.
The Ultimate Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancake Recipe:
This is a perfectly easy, fluffy, light, and delicious traditional pancake recipe. Also, these pancakes are very versatile. They can be made with drained blueberries or any other fruit, or chocolate chips; or they can be made savory, with chopped, cooked bacon, ham, or your favourite grated cheese.
Also, you don’t need to buy buttermilk, as we give you the instructions for how to make your own, with milk and white vinegar. The gluten-free buttermilk pancake recipe is so easy that you can whip them up any time, as most ingredients are pantry staples.
GLUTEN-FREE RICOTTA AND MEAT LASAGNA
This gluten-free lasagna recipe will change your perception of all gluten-free lasagnas. Our recipe for the best gluten-free ricotta and meat lasagna is a celebration on a plate. It’s both decadent and delicious, and it screams a special occasion.
EASY AND DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE MUSHROOM RISOTTO RECIPE
Risotto seems like a difficult dish to make, but it’s a simple technique and looks quite impressive. This gluten-free mushroom risotto recipe is a perfect starter course or makes a satisfying vegetarian main dish.
GLUTEN-FREE OVEN-ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO PASTA SAUCE
This recipe for the best gluten-free oven-roasted cherry tomato pasta sauce recipe is a delicious crowd-pleaser and it’s so easy to make! Not only is this sauce vegan, but it has a complex. and intricate flavour profile and the taste is divine. By roasting the cherry tomatoes, their natural sweetness intensifies into a sauce that tastes like it has been slow-cooked for hours. Plus, cherry tomatoes are available year-round, so this can become your go-to staple pasta recipe. Not to mention that it is a beautiful Instagram-worthy dish.
DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE MUSHROOM RAGOÛT WITH CREAMY POLENTA
An Italian pantry staple, polenta is traditionally a Northern Italian food made of ground cornmeal, so it has a slight sweetness to it and a rich, yellow colour. Our recipe for gluten-free mushroom ragoût with creamy polenta is just too delicious for words. However, like the risotto, it could be served in a smaller portion as a starter, or it can be a hearty vegetarian main.
GLUTEN-FREE PASTA NERANO
Fans of Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, season one; may recognize this delicious zucchini dish. Pasta Nerano is quite simply ‘magic.’ It uses simple, fresh ingredients to pack a lot of flavour, plus it’s a dish that really impresses.
GLUTEN-FREE CACIO E PEPE
Want something easy and delicious to start your meal off? Then try the best gluten-free cacio e pepe recipe. which is easy, special, and delicious. Which makes it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, as well as perfect for any occasion.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE ASPARAGUS RISOTTO RECIPE
Spring means one thing in particular to me… asparagus season! Thanks to the global marketplace, we can enjoy asparagus year-round – but it is never better than when it is fresh and local. Celebrate this spring and Easter with the best gluten-free asparagus risotto recipe.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE BEEF BRISKET RECIPE
I love to make beef brisket year-round as it is a delicious and tender roast with a great sauce. The best gluten-free beef brisket recipe can even be made ahead of time, so you can slice it with ease and heat it just before serving. Anything you can make ahead makes entertaining easier.
GLUTEN-FREE PORK CHOPS WITH PAN SAUCE AND PARSLEY RICE
Try this spectacular recipe for gluten-free pork chops with pan sauce and parsley rice. It is simple, yet delicious.
GLUTEN-FREE STUFFED BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN
If you want a simple, yet impressive dish that you can use anytime, then this recipe for the best gluten-free stuffed boneless skinless chicken thighs, is for you. It just ticks all the boxes. Plus, you can use our gluten-free sage stuffing recipe in these chicken thighs, if you want to switch it up a bit.
BEST GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN CUTLET RECIPE
Chicken cutlets have always been a staple at celebratory meals for my family. However, it’s tricky getting that crispy coating just right, when you’re cooking gluten-free; but that’s exactly what this best gluten-free chicken cutlet recipe does. It gets it oh so right. Crunchy, juicy deliciousness.
GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN FRANCESE
Looking for a new take on chicken that will impress all who eat it? And is it also super simple to make? Then try our ultimate gluten-free Chicken Francese recipe.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE TWICE-BAKED POTATO RECIPE
This is an impressive side dish that isn’t heavy, or involves gluten. The best gluten-free twice-baked potato recipe has been deemed celebration potatoes by my family, as I make them for every celebration. Also, this dish can be made dairy-free/vegan.
EASY AND CREAMY GLUTEN-FREE CAULIFLOWER GRATIN RECIPE
Rich and creamy dishes scream special occasion. However, they can still be enjoyed even if you are gluten-free. Plus, they aren’t difficult to make. This easy and creamy gluten-free cauliflower gratin recipe fits the bill and goes well as a buffet offering.
The Ultimate Gluten-Free Cannoli Cheesecake Recipe
If you LOVE cannoli you will love this recipe- and it is a complex recipe, but worth the effort. It is the perfect combination of creamy mascarpone cheese, ricotta cheese, cinnamon, and citrus. Â This recipe is so good that gluten-eating guests will want to take an extra piece home.
Instead of the traditional crisp cannoli shell, this recipe uses graham cracker crumbs- I used my homemade gluten-free graham crackers, but you can use whichever gluten-free graham cracker crumbs you like.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE PEACH ZUCCHINI CAKE RECIPE
A spring-themed light dessert is the perfect ending for an Easter feast. So try this recipe for Gluten-Free Peach Zucchini Cake. This cake is great any time of the year, but when peaches and zucchini are in season, it’s on another level. Plus, the more fruit and vegetables that you can work into your diet the better, right? Even if they are in a cake!
The Best Gluten-Free Tiramisu Recipe
Tiramisu is a classic treat, not to mention it is a crowd-pleaser and a wow of a dish. This dessert is decadent but easy to make and no-bake. If you are just dipping your toe into gluten-free baking, this is an easy place to start.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BALL RECIPE
This is a super simple no-bake dessert that will wow everybody. You can also customize what you roll them in, so that you get multiple flavours out of one batch. The best gluten-free peanut butter ball recipe is perfect to add to any dessert table.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE RICOTTA RICE CAKE RECIPE
This cake is part cannoli filling, part cheesecake, and part rice pudding. It has the perfect balance of cinnamon and vanilla and it would be an excellent sweet finish for any brunch, lunch, or dinner. This gluten-free ricotta rice cake is a traditional Italian Easter dessert, though you can enjoy it at any time of year.
THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE PEACH CAKE RECIPE WITH SPICED PEACH FILLING
This moist and delicious cake screams spring. If you are looking for a traditional celebratory cake, the best gluten-free peach cake recipe with spiced peach filling and vanilla buttercream fits the bill.
THE BEST EVER GLUTEN-FREE RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE
Raspberry white chocolate cake has always been one of my favourite cakes. It is rich and sweet, and it pairs so well with the raspberry. This gluten-free raspberry white chocolate cake recipe would be the perfect sweet ending to any celebration.
GLUTEN-FREE SWEET RICOTTA PIE RECIPE
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THE ULTIMATE GLUTEN-FREE BANANA MUFFIN RECIPE
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THE ULTIMATE TRADITIONAL GLUTEN-FREE RICE PUDDING RECIPE
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NO-BAKE GIANT GLUTEN-FREE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER CUP RECIPE:
Does Dad love peanut butter cups? This is the jumbo version. Best of all it is super easy to make, as it is a no-bake recipe. This is a unique crowd-pleaser, that anyone, of any skill level, can impress by making.
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We hope these gluten-free Easter recipes help to make your meal extra special. Will you be cooking for Easter? If so, which gluten-free Easter recipes will be on the menu? Please share them with us in the comments.
The fondest memories are made when gathered around the table and sharing food.
Happy Easter
