Swoon over these smooth, creamy gluten-free chocolate dessert shots any time of day. This simple recipe will have you running to the store to retrieve the ingredients. Also included below are some more of my favorite gluten-free desserts.
You might be wondering why there’s a bottle of red wine in the back of this photo with the Gluten-Free Chocolate Dessert Shots. Well, I’ll be honest – this dessert is damn good… but it’s even better washed down with some fine red wine.
While I was photographing these tasty little desserts I was also sipping on a glass of Merlot that a friend gifted to me.
My rhythm went something like this: set up photo, dip spoon into a chocolate dessert shot next to me, hmmm and yummm while enjoying the bite, wash it down with Merlot, take photo, Repeat.
You know those little chocolate mousse shots you can get a fine restaurants? Yeah, these are like those, except better and you can make them at home.
This recipe makes three dessert shots but you could easily double or triple the recipe to serve more. Each dessert shot is about 4 oz. and is packed (seriously packed) with grain-free chocolate cookie crumbs, chocolate whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and topped with mini chocolate chips.
It’s all gluten-free and super scrumptious. The layers of cookie, mousse-like chocolate, chocolate sauce, and chocolate chips are the perfect match for anyone who like a little chocolate for dessert.
This recipe may be simple, but it’s still quite elegant.
I know what you are probably thinking, “These look very sophisticated. Where will I find the time?” I know these look like they’d steal the show at a fine dining restaurant on the top floor of a skyscraper in New York (and they would), but don’t worry, they’re quite simple to make.
Usually when we have a dinner party, or we are hosting family, I’ll make dessert shots because they are already single-serving sized, and I can throw the little shot glasses in the dishwasher. They are perfect for a quick dessert, or for serving at parties.
Can I make these dessert shots dairy-free?
Yes, simply use coconut cream or coconut whipped cream, a dairy-free chocolate sauce, and dairy-free chocolate chips.
What can I use instead of almond flour?
You can use hazelnut flour, or if you can’t do nuts you can use your favorite cookie crushed instead of making the cookie crumb filling.
Looking for more single-serving desserts? Try my Gluten-Free Cherry Pie Dessert Shots and my Gluten-Free S’mores Parfaits. If you make these dessert shots, please stop back by and let me know what you thought.
More gluten-free desserts:
This easy gluten-free chocolate cake is super simple, and has the perfect texture. You won’t know it’s gluten-free! It’s my favorite gluten-free chocolate cake recipe and it will be yours too!
Easy Gluten-Free Lemon Bread that’s tender, bursting with lemon, and the perfect quick bread for lemon-lovers.
Creamy, smooth, and decadent this Chai Crème Brulée has the perfect flavor profile and insanely pleasing texture. Dairy-free option included.
Gluten-Free Frosted Sugar Cookies
Jack-o-lanterns, bats, and colored sprinkles – oh my! Soft, cake-like gluten-free Halloween sugar cookies make the perfect Halloween treat. Wouldn’t you agree? Guess what – you can make these frosted sugar cookies into any share you’d like. They are the perfect gluten-free dessert.
These Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes are dairy-free, simple to make, and lend a bakery style texture and a vanilla bean finish. You can bake up a batch of these perfect cupcakes in no-time. They are a stunning gluten-free dessert!
Hopefully you’ve found at least one gluten-free dessert recipe that you want to make. You can find more gluten-free desserts by searching the dessert section under “recipes” in the menu at the top of this page.
Happy baking and cooking,
Chrystal
Gluten-Free Chocolate Dessert Shots
Ingredients
For the chocolate whipped cream:
For the chocolate cookie crumbs:
For the rest:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 dessert shot
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 1582 Total Fat: 142g Saturated Fat: 60g Cholesterol: 252mg Sodium: 123mg Carbohydrates: 72g Sugar: 40g Protein: 32g
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
These are such a cute treat!!!! I love that I can make them vegan too 😉 Beautiful and delish my friend!
chrystal says
Would you use coconut cream? Great idea!
Chrystal
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
Ooooo this is my kind of dessert! Love the chocolate cookie crumbs! Brilliant!
chrystal says
Thanks Lauren! And the “cookie crumbs” are grain-free!
Best,
Chrystal
Megan says
I know it’s not even 10 am…but I’m already craving this!
chrystal says
Every time I see the pic I want to shovel spoonfuls of it’s chocolaty-ness into my mouth 😉
Gluten Free With Emily says
Whoa! These are looking amazing!
chrystal says
Thank you Emily! They are quite scrumptious.
Best,
Chrystal
Dr. Jennifer Weinberg MD MPH | Simple Pure Whole Wellness says
What a delicious chocolate treat! The cookie crumbs look like they add a nice texture.
chrystal says
Thank you Dr. Jennifer! They do add a nice texture 🙂
Celeste says
Well, you’ve done it again. These look AMAZING!
chrystal says
Awe. Thank you Celeste. You are too sweet!
Chrystal
Brianna @Flippin' Delicious says
YUM! I love that you were sipping wine while you were taking the photos. Which are gorgeous, btw.
chrystal says
Thank you Brianna! It was dangerous (I kept almost knocking my glass over as I reached for it) but fun!
Julia says
I love that I can have seconds of these dessert shots without worry! I will definitely be using coconut milk to make these!
chrystal says
They are the perfect size. I ate two 😉
Chrystal
Megan says
Oh my gosh I want a shot right now!! Work or no work, lol. These look so amazing!
chrystal says
Thank you Megan! They are hard to resist.
Best,
Chrystal
Bethany says
These look amazing!
chrystal says
Thank you Bethany!
Andrea Wyckoff says
Wow! This recipe looks so divine! And I LOVE the ingredients you used! Trying this for sure!
♥
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
These are so awesome! Love anything chocolate! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Savoring Saturdays linky party. I’m super late commenting this weekend, so sorry. We always appreciate you sharing with us. Your recipe was the most popular last week, so we’re all featuring it today. Hope you’ll join us again.
chrystal says
Awe.. thank you! Super fun to be featured. I love Savoring Saturdays!
Gina says
Do you bake the cookie mixture or is it spooned into shot glasses without baking the flour mixture?
chrystal says
Hi Gina,
Because the ingredients are safe to eat raw, you don’t bake it. Think of it as a chewy granola bar. 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Kim says
Looks yummy! And your story about the merlot is totally something I would do, too. LOL
Francesca Hird says
Is it best to make it a couple of hours before serving or a day before?
chrystal says
Hi Francesca,
You can make it an hour before, or the day before. It’s up to you. These will stay good in the fridge for a day or two 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Misty D Bailey says
How does the whipped cream last a few days? Whenever I make homemade whipped cream, it deflates within a few hours. I want to make this for a potluck, but I have to make it the night before.
chrystal says
Hi Misty,
I use full fat or “heavy” whipping cream and I whip it until it’s really stiff. Hope that helps.
Best,
Chrystal
Julia says
Hi – could I use coconut flour in place of almond flour for the cookie crumbs?
chrystal says
Hi Julia,
Yes, you can use coconut flour instead of almond flour. You might have to adjust the other ingredients.
Best,
Chrystal