If you love bright, fresh desserts, this collection of 27 lemon dessert recipes is full of sweet and tangy treats to make any time of the year. From creamy pies and soft cakes to classic lemon bars, these recipes are perfect when you want a dessert with fresh citrus flavor.
One of my personal favorite lemon desserts is a good pan of lemon bars. They are the perfect mix of sweet and tart. Whenever I bring home a bag of lemons, I start thinking about all the easy and delicious ways to turn them into something special.
This roundup of lemon dessert recipes is packed with plenty of inspiration for your next homemade dessert.
If you have fresh lemons on hand, you are going to want to save a few of these recipes to try.
Lemon Dessert Recipes
The sweet tart flavor of lemon desserts makes them a perfect choice for spring and summer. If you are craving something bright, fresh, and easy to make, these lemon dessert recipes are full of delicious ideas to try.
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The Perfect Lemon Bars for Your Next Get-Together
These lemon bars are my go-to for any get-together with friends. Their tangy lemon flavor and buttery crust always steal the show. I've even had requests for the recipe-they're that good!
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Lemon Crinkle Cookies
These lemon crinkle cookies are soft, chewy and lemony with a slight crisp on the outside. Infused with lemon zest and lemon juice these lemon cookies are bursting with lemon flavor. Coating them in powdered sugar just before baking gives them that bursting crinkle-look that's so pretty and delicious.
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Raspberry Lemon Curd Ice Box Cake
This easy no-bake Raspberry Lemon Curd Ice Box Cake makes a perfect Easter, Spring or Mother's Day dessert recipe. It only takes 15 minutes to make the cake.
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Lemon Raspberry Pie Recipe
Lemon Raspberry Pie is a delightful dessert that combines the bright, tangy flavor of lemon with the sweet burst of fresh raspberries.
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Easy Lemon Curd Recipe
Homemade Lemon Curd is easy to make and tastes divine on a muffin or scone. This easy lemon curd recipe is made a mixer and a sauce pan. No double broiler needed to make it. You will impress the family or guests when you serve it with muffins at breakfast.
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Strawberry Lemon Blondies Recipe
These glazed Strawberry Lemon Blondies are buttery, soft blondies with juicy strawberry pieces fresh lemon juice. Easy dessert for spring or summer with the fresh flavors of lemons and strawberries.
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Cheesecake Lemon Curd Berry Crescent Bars
When I celebrate Easter or Mother's Day I like to make a special dessert recipe for the family. On Mother's Day I always try to make something extra special for all the Mamma's in the family.
I think you'll agree this Cheesecake Lemon Curd Berry Crescent Bars recipe jumps up and screams you are special!
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Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops
The sweet and tangy flavor of homemade Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops will have the kids jumping for joy. Pack your favorite ice pop mold with fresh blueberries and thinly sliced lemon, pour the lemonade in and freeze. Cool the kids off with homemade Ice Pops this summer.
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The Vintage Recipe Project: Lemon Sponge Pie
Amish Lemon Sponge Pie recipe is a vintage old fashioned pie recipe adapted from one of my vintage cook books. Sponge pies are very popular desserts made by the Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch.
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Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
This lemon cheesecake is bright, smooth, and perfectly balanced with a tangy citrus kick. The filling is rich and dense like a New York style cheesecake with a tart lemon flavor. It's an ideal dessert for spring and summer gatherings, with a creamy texture and fresh lemon flavor.
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Lemon and Raspberry Cake: The Perfect Combination
This lemon raspberry cake, baked to perfection in a Bundt pan, combines the bright, citrusy flavors of lemon with the juicy sweetness of raspberries. The moist and tender crumb of the cake is complemented by the bursts of fresh raspberry throughout, making each bite a delightful explosion of flavor. With its stunning appearance and delicious taste, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering or celebration
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No-Bake Lemon Pudding Pie
Serve this easy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Pudding Pie at your next BBQ or family gathering. Pie can be frozen for a nice frozen dessert option.
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Glazed Lemon Cookie Recipe [with Video]
Enjoy a citrus burst with every bite of this Glazed Lemon Cookie Recipe. After all, lemon is one of many popular tastes of summer!
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Strawberry Lemonade Ice Pops
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Ice Pops are easy to make and the kids will love the pieces of sliced fresh strawberries and lemon slices as they enjoy a frozen ice pop treat made with fresh fruit.
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English Lemon Shortbread Strips - Bunny's Warm Oven
English Lemon Shortbread Strips are incredibily tender, buttery and morish. THe lemon in the shortbread recipe and glaze are proportioned perfectly.
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Tangy and Sweet: The Ultimate Lemon Pound Cake Recipe (Simple & Easy)
This Lemon Pound Cake boasts a rich, buttery texture with a bright, tangy flavor thanks to adding fresh lemon juice and zest. The classic dense crumb of pound cake is perfectly complemented by the zesty citrus, creating a refreshing twist on a traditional favorite. Finished with a lemon glaze, it offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness in every bite.
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Creme Fraiche Lemon Pie
I took my favorite pie crust and used the delicious creme fraiche I learned how to make to create a fantastic summer lemon pie.
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Cheesecake Tartlets - Lemon Cheesecake Mini Tarts
Adorable lemon cheesecake tartlets are rich lemon-flavored cream cheese mixture made with lemon curd and whipped cream in buttery shortcrust pastry shells. While you can make homemade tart shells yourself using ready-to-use shells make these mini treats ready in just 20 minutes.
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Puff Pastry Braid with Lemon Cream Cheese Filling
Puff pastry braid filled with a sweetened cream cheese filling and lemon curd. Topped with powdered sugar glaze.
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Frozen Lemonade Pie Recipe
Summer dessert perfection! This frozen lemonade pie recipe is a breeze to make with just a few ingredients.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is a bright and zesty dessert - perfectly balances the tartness of fresh lemons with the subtle crunch of poppy seeds.
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Sour Cream Lemon Pie Recipe
this lemon pie is amazing, the sour cream make is creamy and it has just the right amount of sour and tart taste still. I top mine with fresh Whipped cream
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Tangy Lemon Nut Tart - Bunny's Warm Oven
Tangy Lemon Nut Tart - The creamy lemon custard along with the coconut and pecans, which give the tart a little crunch is just delicious.
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Light and Airy Lemon Cream Puffs
With a hint of lemon, these light and fluffy Lemon Cream Puffs will be a hit at your next gathering for Easter and Spring.
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Blackberry Lemon Muffins {Bakery Style}
Our homemade Blackberry Lemon Muffins recipe is bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Fluffy and topped with a lemon glaze and crumb topping, serve at your Spring and Summer breakfast and brunches.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
This delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Bread comes together quickly with simple ingredients, but tastes like something from a fancy bakery.
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Blueberry Lemon Scones
These Blueberry Lemon Scones are the most delicious and beautiful treat! They are crumbly on the outside and super soft on the inside.
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More Lemon Recipes
If you can't get enough of the sweet & tart flavor of lemon desserts check out my Lemon Curd Recipes roundup where you will find so many way to use homemade lemon curd!
Ashlee
Mmmm doesn't get much better than Lemon! this list is GREAT! I can't wait to try some recipes out! the hard part is picking which one to try first! thx for sharing my scones and pie (BTW the pie is linking to your curd).
Arlene Mobley
Ashley
There is not much better than a lemon flavored dessert! Your welcome! I fixed the link and your Sour Cream Lemon Pie would be perfect for National Pi Day tomorrow!
Wendy
Thank you, Arlene, for including Monday Box recipes in your round up! I love lemon desserts and will have a great time trying out the other recipes on your list. 🙂
Arlene Mobley
Wendy
You are very welcome!