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Decadent Desserts

Yes, it’s possible to make phenomenal desserts without animal products, oil, or highly refined sweeteners. If you have any doubt, the proof is in the plant-based pudding—and cupcakes, brownies, pies, cakes, nice creams, and crumbles. Our curated collection of vegan dessert recipes offers countless ways to satisfy that sweet tooth while still nourishing your health. Plenty of these treats are even better when prepared a day or two in advance, making them perfect for entertaining.

Frozen Grapes with Chocolate Sauce

Love the cold, sweet crunch of frozen grapes? The classic fruity snack gets an upgrade when paired with a decadent chocolate sauce…

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Strawberry Kanten Japanese Jelly Treats

Kanten jelly is a Japanese treat similar to Jell-O, but instead of gelatin, it uses seaweed-derived agar powder to produce the familiar…

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Strawberry Nice Cream Sundaes

This vegan nice cream sundae is a delicious and decadent dish to finish off your day. The luscious strawberry nice cream base…

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Gājjar No Halvo Baked Oatmeal

Gājjar no halvo, also known as gājjar kā halwā, is a carrot-based dessert made of grated carrots slowly cooked in milk and…

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Tricolor Nice Cream Cupcakes

Here’s a fun and creative way to serve nice cream: Layer three different flavors in cupcake molds for rainbow-hued nice cream cupcakes….

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Vegan Peaches and Cream Ice Pops

When the days grow longer and afternoons grow hotter, it’s time to break out these creamy, fruity ice pops. Ideal for making…

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The Best Vegan Strawberries and Cream

Berries and cream is a classic summer flavor combo, and this dairy-free version makes it the perfect dessert for plant-based eaters. Juicy…

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Strawberry-Apple-Walnut Galettes

These rustic fruit tarts start with a hand-shaped crust that gets its tenderness and golden hue from mashed sweet potato. Stewed apples,…

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Chocolate-Strawberry Vegan Whoopie Pies

Rich strawberry cream is sandwiched between homemade chocolate cookies for these vegan whoopie pies. Freeze-dried strawberries are the secret ingredient both in…

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Mixed Fruit Tartlets with Raw Date and Nut Crust

These tartlets will steal the show at your next party or picnic. The filling for this healthy raw dessert is 100 percent…

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Mexican Chocolate Energy Bites

Big flavor can come in small packages, and such is the case with these Mexican chocolate treats. Medjool dates naturally have a…

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Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

This classic Southern dessert gets a plant-based twist with apple sauce and plant-based milk replacing all the dairy products used in traditional…

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