13 easy vegan desserts to try

01Vegan Chocolate Coffee Cake

This rich mocha cake will win over vegans and non-vegans alike. Apple sauce, almond milk and coconut oil cleverly sub for milk and butter. Bake the mixture in two pans, and layer with icing in between for an impressive double-layered finish. Serve as a special afternoon treat or vegan birthday cake.

02Vegan Pecan Caramel Swirl Ice Cream

This homemade vegan ice-cream is nothing short of a delight. Plant-based ingredients like soy milk, coconut milk and coconut cream give each pecan-swirled scoop the creaminess you’re after — no ice-cream maker required. Serve with your favourite warm dessert or as is — cup or waffle cone, you decide. For more, try this coconut and lime vegan ice-cream.

03Dairy-Free Caramel Slice

Sweetened condensed milk and butter are replaced with plant-based ingredients like coconut oil, coconut cream and dairy-free spread in this vegan caramel slice recipe. The result? A fudgy, golden, perfectly layered slice. Tip: add a dash of rock salt for a salted caramel twist.

04Vegan Raspberry and Lemon Cheesecake

This raw vegan cheesecake is a joy to eat, with layers of walnut-date, cashew-lemon and raspberry-chia. It’s tangy, naturally sweetened with dates, maple syrup and raspberries and takes just ten minutes to prep. A food processor is key to making the layers. Prep it ahead and stash it in the freezer, thawing 5-10 minutes before it’s time for dessert. Want more? Try this no-bake vegan cheesecake with pistachio and lime.

05Vegan Chocolate Mousse

This chocolate mousse is one of the quickest and easiest vegan desserts on the list. With a luscious texture and decadent flavour, it’s hard to believe there’s no dairy. All you need are ten minutes and a handful of plant-based pantry staples. Refrigerate, top with berries and you’re ready to dig in.

06Vegan Pavlova With Pistachio And Raspberries

It’s surprisingly simple to make a vegan pavlova meringue. The secret is whipping aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) with sugar for a deliciously fluffy result. As for toppings, the cream is substituted for chilled coconut cream, plus raspberries and pistachios add a burst of freshness. Make it today or add it to your Christmas recipe list.

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07Dairy Free Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

This rich choc-hazelnut tart is not only vegan but gluten-free. It’ll satisfy your sweet tooth with natural sugar from dates and richness from the cacao powder. Plus it’s super quick to prepare — twenty minutes is all it takes. This vegan tart is the indulgent dessert you’ve been looking for, but don’t just take our word for it.

08Roasted Spiced Strawberries

When it comes to catering for a crowd, simple always wins. This easy roasted strawberries recipe elevates everything from ice-cream to cake or pancakes, and is a great way to use up overripe strawberries. For more plant-based fruit recipes, try these vanilla roasted pears.

09Vegan Peanut Butter Cups

Learn how to make ever-popular peanut butter cups vegan with this recipe. Making them from scratch means you’ll know exactly what’s included: dates, icing sugar, cocoa, maple syrup, coconut oil and, of course, peanuts. Best of all, they take ten minutes to prepare. Indulge in these choc-peanut flavour bombs today.

10Healthier Vegan Strawberry Shortcake

These vegan, better-for-you shortcakes feel nostalgic. Made with vegan ingredients like coconut milk and olive oil then studded with juicy strawberries, they taste like classic shortcakes minus the dairy. They’re bound to be your new favourite sweet treat.

11Vegan Toffee Apple Pudding

Thought pudding couldn’t be vegan friendly? Think again. This vegan apple pudding is enriched with toffee flavour from the caramelised apples, plus it’s cinnamony and soft — just like Nanna used to make.

12Coconut Pecan Pies

Pecan pie flavours are perfectly adaptable to vegan diets. Individual portions make this pecan pie recipe ideal for sharing at your next BBQ, picnic or party. Serve with coconut yoghurt or vegan ice-cream. It’s hard to eat just one! Tip: discover how to make vegan-friendly pastry for all your creations.

13Gluten, Egg And Dairy-Free Biscuits

These biscuits are free from dairy and gluten, but not short on flavour. Fresh dates and tahini create the crunchy texture you’d expect from a biscuit while quinoa flakes, rice flour and almond meal are gluten-free substitutes to create the perfect cookie dough. They’re best served with an afternoon cuppa.