Easter calls for fresh, spring recipes for dinner or brunch and everyone (gluten-eaters too) will love these 25 Fabulous Gluten-Free Easter Recipes. Easter recipes for all courses, cocktails and unique egg coloring methods too!
Spring has sprung (or is trying to in Colorado). Spring breaks are underway and Easter is barreling down on us like a freight train. For some reason this year it seems early and is very precariously poised at the end of Spring Break for us.
What that does for me is make it even more challenging to plan for between traveling and the distraction of active relaxing, which I know will leave me coming out of a fog to gear up for some formal meals. I’m guessing it may be that way for you too.
I did some early patrolling of Boulder Locavore and the internet to pull together a list of luscious gluten-free Easter recipes, whether you choose to brunch or enjoy dinner. I was seeking light, fresh, springtime flavors, leaving the heavier textures of winter’s comfort food behind us. I know I will have difficulty narrowing the list for my menu and hope the selections present the same challenge to you!
A note for ‘gluten eaters’: don’t be scared off by the ‘gluten-free’ descriptor. Most of these recipes are naturally gluten-free and come from known sources such as Food and Wine and Martha Stewart. I’ve screened them for gluten to make it easier for those of us who do eat gluten free but please take a look; I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!
Fabulous Gluten-Free Easter Recipes
Soup and Salad
Chilled Spring Pea Soup (Daniel Boulud via FoodandWine.com)
Ginger and Tumeric Spiced Spring Carrot Soup (Gourmande in the Kitchen)
Sicilian Citrus Salad (Arctic Garden Studio)
Minted Spring Pea Salad (EatingWell.com)
Main Dishes
NEW Quiche Lorraine: A Classic Cheesy Bacon Quiche
NEW Orange-Bourbon Glazed Bone-In Spiral Cut Ham
Easter Lamb (JaimeOliver.com)
Lamb Roast with Mustard Pan Sauce (FoodandWine.com)
Ham, Leek and Gouda Soufflés (FoodandWine.com) Note: Substitute gluten-free flour for the all purpose flour.
Glazed Ham with Horseradish Cream (MarthaStewart.com)
Salmon with Cucumber-Radish relish (MarthaStewart.com)
{Vegetarian option} Springtime Asparagus Leek Romenesco Quiche
Peppery Ham Stock (something you must make after Easter if cooking a bone-in ham for Easter)
Side Dishes
Instant Pot Baby Carrots with Mint
Colorful Roasted Spiralized Carrots with Mint and Dill
Roasted Rainbow Tart (Family Fresh Cooking)
Turmeric and Vegetable Millet (Spicie Foodie)
Roasted Balsamic Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Toasted Walnuts
GF Hot Cross Buns (Gluten Free on a Shoestring)
Church-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes (SouternLiving.com)
Cocktails
Elderflower Gin Fizz with frozen Berry ‘ice cubes’
Desserts
Creamy Coconut Tangelo Rice Pudding {Dairy-free}
Lemon Custard with Pudding Pillow Top
Chocolate Bird’s Nest Cupcakes
Hidden Rainbow Easter Egg Cake
Easter Egg Pinata Cake (a box mix hack)
NEW Ice Cream Cone Easter Cupcakes
NEW Lime Cheesecake in the Instant Pot & Best Instant Pot Cheesecake Tips
Easter Eggs Dying Ideas
How to make PERFECT Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (really the best, fastest recipe ever)
Stained Glass {Bleeding Tissue} Easter Eggs
Glitter Tape and Satin Ribbon Tape Mosaic Easter Eggs
NEW Dying Easter Eggs with Cool Whip or Shaving Cream
Kiwi says
People who are going gluten free or have the allergy will appreciate this list. So many things but I love the Sangria recipe!
AnnMarie John says
It’s never that easy to plan the menu for any holiday especially when you’re doing it alone. I think lists of recipes like this will definitely help and what’s awesome about your list is that it’s also gluten free. Everything looks really lovely!
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
These look like so much fun to make and eat! This is wonderful. I am going to have to try them asap.
Jonna says
Our family has some gluten-free people in it, and when we get together for holidays it’s always difficult come up with great recipes that are gluten-free. I think will just have to try these next weekend for Easter.
Claudia Krusch says
Love all the recipes and options! Those cupcakes look devine! Can’t wait to try some of the recipes out!
Claudia Krusch says
Love all your recipe and ideas! The cupcakes look so pretty and delicious! Can’t wait to check some of the recipes out!
Theresa says
What a delicious roundup! My mom made some yummy lemon carrots for Christmas. I am going to send her the link to the Colorful Roasted Spiralized Carrots with Mint and Dill for her to try for Easter dinner this year.
Cathi Crismon says
So, that Easter Bunny cake?
Absolutely adorable and easy too! That’s the kind of recipe I like for holidays!
Complete with a surprise in the middle.
Tara says
What a fantastic roundup. All of these recipes sound so good they have me drooling. I can’t for Easter!
Mama to 6 Blessings says
Oh my goodness that cake and the cake bread cookie cut outs! My kids would flip out over these! Looks like a great meal!
Melissa Chapman says
That is a great way to celebrate Easter and spring. The pinata cake is so cool. I would love to make a few of those salads, sides or soups that appear vegetarian.
Jeanette says
You have a lot of great options here for gluten-free food. With Easter almost here I am going to be with a few people that have to be gluten-free. This will be fun to make for them.
Stacie says
These recipes look great. This is such an awesome resource for anyone who’s gluten-free or has family members who are.
Ugo Colombo says
It’s interesting to see pretzel sticks used as the nest on those cupcakes. Thank you for sharing these recipes.
Happy Valley Chow says
All of these look so yummy! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Nancy/SpicieFoodie says
Hi Toni! What a delicious Easter recipe roundup. I’m intrigued by your ham stock and the deviled eggs are so pretty. Thanks for including my millet.:)
Toni Dash says
You are most welcome Nancy! Thanks for making such delicious food!