You are going to swoon over these smooth, creamy gluten-free chocolate dessert. Layers of crushed cookie, chocolate whipped cream, chocolate sauce and mini chocolate chips make this easy to make treat decadent and perfectly sweet.
Also included below are some more of my favorite gluten-free desserts like my Gluten Free Chocolate Cake and my Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes.
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. If you make these dessert shots, please stop back by and let me know what you thought.
Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
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.
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!
Is Cool Whip Gluten Free?
Yes, cool whip is gluten free. Not all off-brands of cool whip are gluten free. Please check labels before purchasing.
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.
Did you make these gluten free dessert shots? Please leave a comment below letting me know what you thought.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Dessert Shots
Swoon over these smooth, creamy gluten-free chocolate dessert shots any time of day.
Ingredients
For the chocolate whipped cream:
- 8 oz. whipping cream (or coconut cream to make it dairy-free, or cool whip)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
For the chocolate cookie crumbs:
- 1 cup almond flour (or almond meal)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
For the rest:
- Chocolate Sauce (optional if dairy-free)
- Mini gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- For the chocolate whipped cream - place whipping cream, cocoa, and powdered sugar in a mixer and mix on medium to high speed until firm peaks form.
- For the chocolate cookie crumbs - in a small mixing bowl, mix all ingredients until evenly incorporated.
- Assembly: Place a small spoonful of cookie crumbs (no more than 1 tablespoon) in the bottom on a 4 oz. glass or shot glass. Top with a heaping spoonful of chocolate whipped cream. Drizzle the chocolate sauce over whipped cream. Sprinkle on chocolate chips.
- Repeat one more time.
- Serve chilled.
- Store in the refrigerator covered for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1 dessert shotAmount Per Serving: Calories: 331Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 9gSugar: 54gProtein: 14g
Please check labels on your ingredients for accurate nutrition information.
Gluten Free With Emily
Whoa! These are looking amazing!
chrystal
Thank you Emily! They are quite scrumptious.
Best,
Chrystal
Dr. Jennifer Weinberg MD MPH | Simple Pure Whole Wellness
What a delicious chocolate treat! The cookie crumbs look like they add a nice texture.
chrystal
Thank you Dr. Jennifer! They do add a nice texture 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
These are such a cute treat!!!! I love that I can make them vegan too 😉 Beautiful and delish my friend!
chrystal
Would you use coconut cream? Great idea!
Chrystal
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
Ooooo this is my kind of dessert! Love the chocolate cookie crumbs! Brilliant!
chrystal
Thanks Lauren! And the "cookie crumbs" are grain-free!
Best,
Chrystal
B.K.B.
Made these for a party. Rave reviews from everyone! Doubled the recipe and used 2oz plastic shot glasses from a party store. Made about 24.
Megan
I know it's not even 10 am...but I'm already craving this!
chrystal
Every time I see the pic I want to shovel spoonfuls of it's chocolaty-ness into my mouth 😉
Celeste
Well, you've done it again. These look AMAZING!
chrystal
Awe. Thank you Celeste. You are too sweet!
Chrystal
Brianna @Flippin' Delicious
YUM! I love that you were sipping wine while you were taking the photos. Which are gorgeous, btw.
chrystal
Thank you Brianna! It was dangerous (I kept almost knocking my glass over as I reached for it) but fun!
Julia
I love that I can have seconds of these dessert shots without worry! I will definitely be using coconut milk to make these!
chrystal
They are the perfect size. I ate two 😉
Chrystal
Megan
Oh my gosh I want a shot right now!! Work or no work, lol. These look so amazing!
chrystal
Thank you Megan! They are hard to resist.
Best,
Chrystal
Bethany
These look amazing!
chrystal
Thank you Bethany!
Andrea Wyckoff
Wow! This recipe looks so divine! And I LOVE the ingredients you used! Trying this for sure!
♥
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
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
Awe.. thank you! Super fun to be featured. I love Savoring Saturdays!
Gina
Do you bake the cookie mixture or is it spooned into shot glasses without baking the flour mixture?
chrystal
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
Looks yummy! And your story about the merlot is totally something I would do, too. LOL
Francesca Hird
Is it best to make it a couple of hours before serving or a day before?
chrystal
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
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
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
Hi - could I use coconut flour in place of almond flour for the cookie crumbs?
chrystal
Hi Julia,
Yes, you can use coconut flour instead of almond flour. You might have to adjust the other ingredients.
Best,
Chrystal
Natalia
How many does the recipe make?
chrystal
This dessert shots recipe makes 3 mini dessert shots, but you can double or triple the recipe.
Best,
Chrystal
MIHAELA CHITICARU
Can we use honey instead of powdered sugar? Your recipe looks amazing but I can not have sugar. Thanks!
chrystal
The powdered sugar gives it the consistency. I don't think honey would work they same way.
Best,
Chrystal
Karen Porter
Where is the recipe in all the info. I cannot find it for the gluten-free chocolate dessert shots.
chrystal
Hi Karen,
It's about 2/3rds the way down the page, under the other dessert recommendations.
Best,
Chrystal
Stephanie
Hi there, you used to have a recipe for Chocolate Peppermint dessert shots that has apparently been removed from your site completely. Is there anyway to find that again or at least get ingredients/amounts?
chrystal
Hi Stephanie,
Yes, I removed it. Here it is, if you want to save it 🙂
Yields 4
1 box Enjoy Life Foods Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
1 cup dairy-free whipped topping
1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
2 allergy-friendly candy cane, crushed
Instructions: Place 1 cookie in the bottom of each tall shot glass, or small glass (4 glasses total).
In a small mixing bowl, mix dairy-free whipped topping and peppermint extract. Put 1-2 tablespoons (depending glass size) on top of the cookies in the glasses.
Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
Repeat two more times.
Serve cold. Store in the refrigerator covered for up to three days.
Best,
Chrystal
Melisa Kahler
can you use cool whip instead of making your own whipped cream.
chrystal
Yes, you can use cool whip.
Best,
Chrystal
Marie C Whisenant
Hi, Chrystal,
These look great! Can I substitute olive oil or canola oil for the coconut oil?
chrystal
Yes, you can use your oil of choice. I recommend a neutral flavored oil.