Below is a curated collection of gluten-free, vegan rhubarb desserts, including pies, cakes, and jams. Rhubarb season always feels like the start of my baking year — those crisp, colorful stalks appearing in the garden or at the market spark excitement and a desire to bake with something fresh. The tart brightness of rhubarb is such a welcome contrast in desserts and a flavor I eagerly await each season.
Rhubarb is also incredibly easy to grow—sometimes too easy. It spreads quickly, and before long you may find yourself with more stalks than you can use (or maybe that’s just me). To avoid waste, I often chop and freeze extra rhubarb for later; the recipes below work equally well with fresh or frozen rhubarb, so you can make them whenever you’re ready.
Below are a few of my favorite rhubarb recipes to inspire your baking. Click the “Get the recipe” button on any item to view the full instructions. I hope these ideas encourage you to bake and enjoy the season’s bounty.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
A sweet and tart vegan pie combining strawberries and rhubarb — a summertime classic that brightens any dessert table.
Raspberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake with Raspberry Frosting
A moist bundt cake studded with raspberries and rhubarb, finished with a thick vegan raspberry frosting — perfect for sharing.
Balsamic Raspberry Rhubarb Jam
A simple, wholesome jam that balances tangy rhubarb and sweet raspberries with a touch of balsamic depth.
Strawberry Rhubarb and Basil Jam
A classic strawberry and rhubarb jam with an optional hint of basil for a fresh, herbal twist.