The best gluten-free Christmas recipes

Following a gluten-free diet, or catering to guests with dietary restrictions this year? That shouldn’t mean compromising on deliciousness. From tempting starters to knockout side dishes and showstopper puds, we’ve rounded up our favourite festive recipes that just happen to be gluten-free, for everyone to enjoy this season.
The best gluten-free Christmas recipes
The best gluten-free Christmas recipes
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Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.
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Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.

Nibbles/starters

Truffle cheddar fondue with potatoes in blankets and cornichons

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Gluten-free has never tasted so good. Try our bacon-wrapped mini potatoes and cornichons, perfect for dunking in oozy truffle cheddar fondue. This recipe deserves a place on your Christmas table or makes a brilliant New Year’s Eve snack.

Clementine and burrata salad with candied walnuts

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This salad is bursting with festive flavour and vibrant colours, making it ideal for a dinner party or as a starter on Christmas Day. Combine sweet clementines with crunchy caramelised nuts and creamy burrata on a bed of radicchio leaves for a match made in salad heaven.

Calabrian pesto and gruyère-stuffed mushrooms

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This showstopping dinner is a fabulous choice for anyone who’s gluten-free or looking for a veggie Christmas dish. Our moreish pepper and Calabrian Chilli Pesto is mixed with tasty quinoa and rice and packed inside a flavourful portobello mushroom, topped with golden gruyere cheese. Not only does this dish look great, but it’s also super versatile for any festive occasion.

Sides

Red cabbage recipe

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This sticky, glossy red cabbage is a must-have alongside your Christmas dinner. Tangy, sweet, crunchy, and a little sour – this recipe adds an extra oomph to any dish over the festive period.

Red cabbage and cranberry winter slaw

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Another crunchy, vibrant slaw that pairs perfectly with any festive dish and is sure to stand out on your Christmas table. A true crowd-pleaser, this slaw combines a colourful mix of seasonal vegetables, all tossed in a tangy cranberry dressing.

Spiced carrot and parsnip pilaf

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Bursting with flavour and packed with vibrant veggies, this pilaf makes an oh-so-yummy, gluten-free main or a warming side for your Christmas dinner. Use up any leftover veggies from your fridge, drizzle with honey, and roast until sticky for a winning dinner option.

Parsnip gratin with truffle

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This is comfort food at its best – a deliciously creamy, seasonal dish that can be prepared ahead of time. Crown with truffle cheddar and bake alongside your festive centrepiece for an indulgently oozy side.

Whisky marmalade glazed sprouts with pancetta

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Elevate your sprouts by glazing with our sweet and tangy Collection Scottish Malt Whisky Marmalade and tossing with maple-cured pancetta. Everyone around the table will be a sprout fan after trying this twist on a classic recipe.

Pudding

Chocolate mousse recipe

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This super-speedy chocolate mousse is rich, indulgent, and gluten-free. Top with your favourite berries for a mouthful of decadent, chocolatey goodness.

Easy Christmas pavlova

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A gluten-free showstopper that takes less than ten minutes? Yes, please! Piled high with festive fruits and whipped cream, this Christmassy pavlova will have all your guests coming back for seconds. For a dairy-free option, swap the whipped cream for our Plant Kitchen Vanilla and Coconut Pot to suit a wider range of dietary needs.

Orange, lemon and lime polenta cake

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This flourless, light and moist sponge is made using polenta and our Made Without baking powder for a fabulously citrussy cake.

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