When preparing desserts for large parties and children's birthdays, there is often a variety of diets and food allergies in attendence, including persons with lactose-intolerance, milk allergies, egg allergies and vegan diets, so it's good to be prepared! These dairy-free and egg-free dessert recipes are among my favorites, from cakes and cookies to custards and caramels, and they'll ensure that everyone can enjoy the celebration.
Cakes & Cupcakes
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There are few desserts that communicate a sense of celebration quite like cake. For birthdays, showers, weddings or other parties, these dairy-free cakes are some of my dairy-free and egg-free favorites:
Candy
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Candies and choocolates are special, elegant treats that are often also very easy to prepare. For gifts or dessert tables at special get-togethers and celebrations, these dairy-free candy recipes are egg-free, beautiful and always a sweet idea:
Cookies
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Cookies are treats that are easy to transport and make ahead of time, and there is just something about a plate of homemade cookies that is comforting and inviting. With a glass of non-dairy milk, packaged in boxes or food bags as gifts, or served on a platter at a holiday or birthday celebration, these dairy-free egg-free creations are a pleasant treat:
Dessert Sauces & Frostings
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For icing dairy-free cakes and cupcakes or serving over non-dairy ice cream, these vegan frosting and icing recipes are literally the icing on the cake:
Pies & Cobblers
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Pies and cobblers are some of the most rewarding desserts to prepare, and they just scream of comforting home-cooking. These dairy-free and egg-free recipes are so good that they might even fool you!
Puddings & Custards
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Puddings and custards are comforing, elegant and satisfying desserts that are easy enough for week-day treats but beautiful enough for special parties. So many recipes contain milk, cream, butter and eggs, but these dairy-free and egg-free pudding recipes are deliciously healthier options:
