12 Vegan Desserts So Decadent, You Won’t Believe They’re Dairy-Free!
Who says you need dairy to enjoy rich, indulgent desserts? These 12 vegan recipes prove that plant-based treats can be just as decadent and satisfying as their traditional counterparts. From creamy cheesecakes to fudgy brownies, each dessert is a testament to the magic of vegan baking. Get ready to wow your taste buds with sweets so good, you won’t believe they’re completely dairy-free!
Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

Vegan thumbprint cookies make a wonderful holiday cookie with their easy preparation and minimal ingredients.
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
This vegan pumpkin cheesecake is rich, creamy and loaded with pumpkin spice flavor! You’d never guess this decadent dessert was dairy-free.
Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
This Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes recipe is so light and fluffy that nobody would guess that they’re eggless and dairy free! It’s a super easy 1-bowl recipe that’s light, moist and delicious. You only need 7 ingredients and 20 minutes.
Fudgy Vegan Brownies
This vegan brownies recipe is rich and insanely fudgy! A wholesome treat that tastes decadent, it’s also gluten-free and mostly whole food plant-based.
Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
This gluten-free vegan pumpkin pie is so creamy and delicious, perfectly spiced, and made without coconut milk! It brings all of the flavor and nostalgia of fall and winter feasts, but none of the cholesterol, saturated fat, dairy, eggs, or refined-sugar! It’s also oil-free WFPB and includes a nut-free option. It works beautifully as a crustless pumpkin pie, too!
Vegan Sugar Cookies
These vegan sugar cookies are incredibly soft, fluffy, and coated in a smooth vanilla vegan frosting for the perfect amount of sweetness! This recipe is the perfect opportunity to get creative with your cookie cutters to make fabulous cookies for any occasion! They’re easy to make as they don’t require any chilling and bake up in a flash!
Avocado Brownies
These fudgy, moist, decadent avocado brownies are a healthier guilt-free treat. The hidden avocado creates a fudgier, rich texture, making these brownies even better than their traditional counterpart! These are vegan and potentially gluten-free as well!
Vegan Red Velvet Cookies
Soft, warm, and gooey vegan red velvet cookies are an easy and delicious dessert you will love. Packed with melty white chocolate chips, they are the perfect cookie for Valentine’s Day or any time!
Gingerbread Mug Cake (Vegan)
Satisfy that after dinner sweet craving with this delicious vegan Gingerbread Mug Cake that is an easy single-serve dessert for the holiday season. Each spoonful will melt in your mouth with warm spices and hints of molasses and ginger. Top with a dollop of whipped creamy or ice cream to finish off the perfect mini dessert.
Chickpea Blondies
You will love these soft, warm, and chocolately chickpea blondies! This is a healthier, guilt-free dessert with no refined sugars or oils and made with chickpeas, oats, peanut butter, and more. I know what you’re thinking… it sounds weird to have chickpeas in a dessert, BUT they make for the BEST texture in blondies. My husband was SHOCKED when I told him the secret ingredient!
Matcha Vegan Panna Cotta
Try my delicious and creamy Matcha Vegan Panna Cotta made with soy milk and kanten (agar) powder. This chilled green tea pudding is a beautiful dessert that‘s easy to pull off with just 5 ingredients!
Vegan Tofu Chocolate Mousse
This easy Vegan Tofu Chocolate Mousse recipe is light, airy, rich, smooth and delicious! Plus, you can make it with just 4 simple ingredients. Enjoy it right away like a chocolate pudding, or chill it for an hour to turn it into a silky, light, and airy mousse!