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Gluten-Free Chocolate Dessert Shots

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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.

Three shot classes filled with chocolate whipped cream and chocolate, topped with chocolate chips

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.

Three shot classes filled with chocolate whipped cream and chocolate, topped with chocolate chips next to a wine bottleI 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

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

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!

a slice of chocolate cake on white plate

Gluten-Free Lemon Bread

Easy Gluten-Free Lemon Bread that’s tender, bursting with lemon, and the perfect quick bread for lemon-lovers.

four slices of lemon bread next to lemon slicesGluten-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.

cookies decorated like bats and pumpkins

 

Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

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!

vanilla cupcakes with white frosting with the words gluten-free dairy-free vanilla bean cupcakes in text at the top

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.

Yield: 3 dessert shots

Gluten-Free Chocolate Dessert Shots

layered chocolate dessert shots

Swoon over these smooth, creamy gluten-free chocolate dessert shots any time of day.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the chocolate whipped cream:

For the chocolate cookie crumbs:

For the rest:

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. For the chocolate cookie crumbs - in a small mixing bowl, mix all ingredients until evenly incorporated.
  3. 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.
  4. Repeat one more time.
  5. Serve chilled.
  6. Store in the refrigerator covered for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

3

Serving Size:

1 dessert shot
Amount 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.

© Chrystal Carver
Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts
pinterest pin for chocolate dessert shots

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Comments

  3. These are such a cute treat!!!! I love that I can make them vegan too 😉 Beautiful and delish my friend!

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  8. I love that I can have seconds of these dessert shots without worry! I will definitely be using coconut milk to make these!

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  12. 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.

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    • 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

      Reply

    • 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

      Reply

  16. 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.

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    • Hi Misty,
      I use full fat or “heavy” whipping cream and I whip it until it’s really stiff. Hope that helps.

      Best,
      Chrystal

      Reply

    • Hi Julia,
      Yes, you can use coconut flour instead of almond flour. You might have to adjust the other ingredients.

      Best,
      Chrystal

      Reply

  19. Can we use honey instead of powdered sugar? Your recipe looks amazing but I can not have sugar. Thanks!

    Reply

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