When gearing up for Thanksgiving or Christmas, we might first think of turkey or ham, but our thoughts go to pies and desserts pretty quickly! If you are like us, you’ve landed in the right place. We have over 50 Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Desserts for you. Don’t let your IBS hold you back! Preheat your oven, gather your tools and watch your portions! We will help you keep IBS symptoms at bay and still enjoy your holiday season.
The only thing you won’t find here are brownies and bars, because we have an entire article devoted just to them! Check out Low FODMAP & Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies for dozens of diminutive treats.
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Cakes, Pies & Much More
In this article you will find pies and crusts, tarts, cobblers, crisps, baklava, creme brulée, puddings, cakes and even a few Bûche de Noël. All lactose-free, and almost all are gluten-free, as well. All based upon Monash University and FODMAP Friendly science.
you all told us that the side dishes were the most perplexing when it came to preparing something delicious and staying on the low FODMAP diet. We’ve got great news for you! We have dozens and dozens of low FODMAP side dishes for you from green vegetables to stuffings, root vegetables to cranberry sauces, leafy salads to grains – we’ve got it all to add flavor and variety to your holiday meal. We want FODMAP Everyday® to be your first and one-stop for low-FODMAP recipes.
Pie Crust Tips, Tricks & Recipes
For many folks, pies are the dessert of the season. We have two pastry pie crusts for you – both easy to work with and both delectable. We also suggest that you review our article, Pie Crust 101: Making The Perfect Pie. Looking for a crumb crust? We’ve got it! And then for tarts and crostatas, we have a special sweet crust for those, as well.
All-Butter Pie Crust
Our low FODMAP, gluten-free pie crust is incredibly easy to make and work with!
Low FODMAP Cream Cheese Pie Crust
This pie crust is enhanced with cream cheese, making for a delicious rich version.
Crostata & Tart Crust
This crust is best when you are making a free-standing tart or crostata. Get you loose-bottom tart pans ready! Unmold from pan before serving.
Low FODMAP Crumb Crust
Low FODMAP graham crackers and cookies make deliciously crisp tart crusts.
Pie 101: What You Need To Make Fantastic Crust
You can be an amazing pie maker with our tips and tricks. And there is nothing tricky! Promise!
Pies & Tarts
Whether you want a pumpkin pie, something fruity, nutty or chocolaty, we have them all.
Classic Pumpkin Pie
You might need to order the lactose-free evaporated milk ahead, so plan accordingly.
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
This is a lighter version of classic pumpkin pie, whipped whipped egg whites.
Chocolate Pecan Pie with Whiskey
Did you think dark chocolate was a high FODMAP food? It does have a low FODMAP serving size, put to great use in this adult pie.
Salted Caramel Apple Pecan Pie
Apples have a small low FODMAP serving size and here they combine with crunchy nuts in an unexpected twist on classic pecan pie.
Low FODMAP “Key” Lime Pie
We use extra tart Persian limes for this “key” lime pie rendition.
Low FODMAP Banana Cream Pie
Bananas do have low FODMAP serving sizes, even ripe ones!
Low FODMAP Cranberry Snowdrift Pie
If you are a cranberry sauce lover, you have to try this pie! Topped with billows of toasted meringue. Get out your torch!
Low FODMAP Chocolate Pudding Pie
A buttery crust holds in a creamy chocolate pudding. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
Low FODMAP Black Bottom Pie
Chocolate chip cookie crust, espresso whipped cream and rich chocolate pudding create a panoply of textures and flavors.
Low FODMAP Cheesecake Pie
Make your crumb crust of choice to hold our easy, creamy lactose-free cheesecake filling. Optional fruit toppings are up to you.
Low FODMAP Pumpkin Swirl Brownie Pie
More like a brownie, baked in a pie plate, with swirls of creamy pumpkin.
Low FODMAP Coconut Lime Cream Pie
The combo of lime and coconut is quite refreshing in this creamy pie.
Low FODMAP Maple Pumpkin Pie with Lemon & Ginger
Sweetened with maple syrup and a spark from lemon and ginger make this a pumpkin pie to remember.
Low FODMAP Browned Butter Salted Caramel Pecan Pie
The full title is “Browned Butter Salted Caramel Pecan Pie in a Chocolate Flecked Pastry Crust” and trust me, you need to make this pie.
Low FODMAP Fresh Grape Tart
Underneath the grapes is a brown sugar custard, all set in a sweet, crispy tart crust.
Low FODMAP Cinnamon Pecan Truffle Tart
Ground pecans in the crust and a little cinnamon make this rich chocolate truffle tart a dessert to savor in tiny bites.
Low FODMAP Cranberry Curd Tart
Fresh cranberries do have a low FODMAP serving size! Here they are made into a creamy curd filling – sweet and tart.
Low FODMAP Chocolate Caramel Tart
The red food coloring in the caramel sauce is optional (we use at Halloween). The tart, combining dark caramel and chocolate flavorrs is welcomed year round.
Cakes: Simple to Fancy
We have showstopper cakes for you, like yule logs and recipes with multiple components, but there are simple Bundt and tea cakes, too. All low FODMAP!
Low FODMAP Chocolate Pumpkin Marble Cake
Need a seasonal cake to bring to a school/church/office function? We vote for this one!
Low FODMAP Red Velvet Cake With Sugared Cranberries
Red velvet inside with a frosting decorated to look like birch.
Low FODMAP Pumpkin Streusel Gingerbread Coffee Cake
This cake has it all! Tender pumpkin cake, gingerbread flavors and a buttery, spiced crunchy streusel
Low FODMAP Souche de Noël
We have classic log shaped cakes, of course, but we think this stump is extra special. Make our little cookie mice to perch on top for added enchantment. The Meringue Mushrooms are always a hit, as well.
Low FODMAP White Chocolate Bûche de Noël
The inside of this rolled log cake contains a cranberry filling. White chocolate bark and confectioners’ sugar “snow” make this perfect for a “White Christmas”.
Low FODMAP Frozen Peppermint Bûche de Noël
A chocolate jelly-roll cake wrapped around purchased peppermint ice cream, slathered with toasted meringue. Time to torch!
Low FODMAP Chocolate Chestnut Bûche de Noël
Chocolate and chestnut are a classic French combination. You can buy the chestnuts roasted and peeled!
Low FODMAP Salted Caramel Banana Cake
This cake sells itself: tender cake, creamy frosting, banana and salted caramel with pecans thrown in, too!
Low FODMAP Triple Ginger Pumpkin Cake
This simple snack cake is dairy-free and features ground ginger, fresh ginger and crystallized ginger in a pumpkin cake base.
Low FODMAP Pumpkin Cheesecake
Lactose-free cream cheese, pumpkin purée and a crisp gingersnap crust!
Low FODMAP NY Style Cheesecake
The strawberry topping is optional; it is a lovely addition to our classic New York-style cream cheese based cheesecake featuring lactose-free cream cheese.
Low FODMAP Chocolate Cheesecake
This chocolate cheesecake in a chocolate crust is incredibly decadent…watch your portions! It is lactose-free and serves a crowd.
Low FODMAP Frozen Peanut Butter Cheesecake
You could eat this cheesecake simply chilled, but we LOVE it frozen with warm chocolate ganache drizzled on top.
Low FODMAP Cranberry Almond Bundt Cake
Decorative ring pans help make your cakes pretty enough for a party. This one is filled with lactose-free buttermilk, fresh or frozen cranberries, brown sugar, almonds and spices.
Low FODMAP Chocolate Peppermint Cake
Chocolate and peppermint in a tender Bundt style cake. Perfect for the buffet.
Low FODMAP Vanilla Almond Tea Cake
Use finely ground flour made from blanched almonds for the best texture in this simple cake. Serve alone, or with berries or ice cream alongside.
Frozen Desserts
Some of these require an ice cream maker, but some do not. Clean out space in the freezer!
Low FODMAP Mint Stracciatella Semifreddo
No ice cream maker needed for this chocolate peppermint creation, molded in a loaf pan. It uses fresh mint!
Low FODMAP No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
Lactose-free vanilla ice cream made without an ice cream machine! Kids love to help make ice cream; get them involved.
Low FODMAP Chocolate Sorbet
Dairy-free yet incredibly rich and chocolaty. Use the best cocoa and chocolate you can afford.
Low FODMAP Lemon Granita
This refreshing, icy, lemony granita makes a perfect palate cleanser – or light dessert. It is featured within our Feast of 7 Fishes.
Low FODMAP Strawberry Granita
Strawberries, sugar, water and lemon juice create more than a sum of the parts. No ice cream maker needed!
Puddings, Crisps, Cobblers & More
Our collection of cobblers and crisps are some of the easiest holiday desserts – with some extras thrown in, like strudel!
Low FODMAP Pumpkin Cobbler
Love pumpkin pie, but want an easier approach? This is it! Use a pretty casserole dish and bring it warm to the table.
Low FODMAP Apple Strudel
The low FODMAP diet is not wheat or gluten-free. If you can tolerate wheat, then you can indulge in this flaky pastry that also features low FODMAP amounts of apple.
Low FODMAP Walnut Baklava
Filo has been lab tested by Monash University and does have a low FODMAP serving size! Watch your portions, but you CAN have baklava!
Towering Low FODMAP Fruit Pavlova
Crispy meringue, soft billows of whipped cream and fruit make this towering dessert one to remember.
Low FODMAP Chocolate Pavlova with Pomegranate, Raspberries & Kiwis
Chocolate is swirled into meringue to create this marbled Pavlova.
Low FODMAP Baked Alaska
Purchased ice cream and sorbet are formed inside this tree shaped Baked Alaska.
Low FODMAP Chocolate Pudding Cake
One batter forms pudding and cake in your casserole dish. Deeply chocolate. Serve warm with lactose-free vanilla ice cream.
Low FODMAP Lime Cheesecake Dip
Tangy lime curd is swirled together with lactose-free cheesecake. Dip fruit, cake – or your spoon!
Low FODMAP Vegan Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding
This chocolate pudding is made from almond milk. It is vegan, yet incredibly luscious and satisfying.
Low FODMAP Butterscotch Pudding
Creamy pudding with burnt sugar/caramel/butterscotch flavors. This is comfort food.
Low FODMAP Buttermilk Panna Cotta
Making your own “faux” buttermilk is easy with lactose-free whole milk and lemon juice. Unflavored gelatin is low FODMAP, too, as is heavy cream. This is an easy, uncooked creamy dessert; strawberry sauce optional, but very pretty.
Low FODMAP Chocolate Crème Brulée
Heavy cream has very generous low FODMAP serving sizes, that we optimize in this chocolate version of Crème Brulée.
No FODMAP Fruit Salad
Perhaps the lightest dessert of all: a simple melange of fresh fruit.
Low FODMAP Croquembouche
This classic French dessert is a tower of cream filled cream puffs, stuck together with golden caramel.
Low FODMAP Cranberry Raspberry Cheesecake Trifle
Trifles are fantastic holiday desserts, as they even improve upon sitting.
Champagne Gelée with Raspberries & Pomegranate
You can eat your champagne! This elegant dessert uses plain gelatin create Champagne gelée! Try this for New Year’s Eve.
Need Mains & Sides?
Looking for sides? Click on over to Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Side Dishes, where you’ll find dishes with potatoes, stuffing recipes (complete with low FODMAP amounts of celery!), cranberry sauce, low FODMAP vegetables, all the classic holiday flavors of sage, rosemary and thyme, – all with low FODMAP onion and garlic flavor. We are here to help you with your low FODMAP Thanksgiving menu and Christmas meals.
For Mains, here are a few main dishes to whet your appetite – remember, pure protein is no FODMAP:
If you are looking for turkey, ham, roast beef, cakes, pies (got to have pumpkin pie and pecan pie – and maybe something chocolate), we have those too! Here is just a sampling. refer to our Thanksgiving Roundup article for more info, and of course, use the Search bar and our Recipe Filter. We have also gathered our favorites for you in our article on Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Main Dishes.
- Spatchcocked Low FODMAP Citrus Brined Turkey with Giblet Gravy
- Slow Cooker Turkey
- Low FODMAP Beer & Brown Sugar Brined Turkey
- Low FODMAP Kale & Butternut Squash Stuffed Turkey Breast
- Fastest & Easiest Roast Turkey
- Instant Pot Turkey Thighs
- Ridiculously Easy Roast Beef
- Standing Rib Roast
Apps & Drinks, Too
If you need appetizers and nibbles, everything from spiced nuts to a fancy plated appetizer and everything in-between, check out our Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Appetizer article. And we have you covered for drinks, too. Our Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Drinks: Cocktails, Mocktails & More has everything from fancy alcoholic drinks, to non-alcoholic family-friendly drinks to eggnogs (plural!), punches, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, mulled wine and more.
