53 Lemon Dessert Recipes As Lovely As They Are Sweet
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones
Allow us to introduce you to our best lemon desserts of all time. We love cooking with all types of citrus including oranges, limes, and grapefruit, but there's something about lemon that holds a sweet spot in our heart. Especially when combined with other fresh fruit flavors, like blueberry or raspberry, lemon brings a brightness and tartness to desserts to make them dynamic. These bright and delicious lemon dessert ideas will be the hit of any gathering you bring them to, and we're sure everyone will ask you for the recipe.
Lemon Lush
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
We love a no-bake dessert, especially a refreshing lemon one. Tangy layers of lemon pudding and cream cheese make this Lemon Lush a delightfully zingy treat.
Lemon-Blueberry Sheet Cake
Jessica Furniss
When sour lemons pair with tart blueberries, it creates a crave-worthy dynamic flavor duo that is nearly irresistible. Impress your guests with the addition of candied lemon slices atop the luscious frosting.
Lemon Freeze
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Sometimes called no-bake lemon bars, this retro dessert couldn't be easier to assemble thanks to store-bought shortcuts like jarred lemon curd.
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Everything you love about a traditional lemon pie is infused in this layered cheesecake. The toasted swoops of meringue on top are sure to impress anyone you serve it to.
Lemon Cake with Lemon-Thyme Frosting
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones
Lemon and thyme are used together in savory cooking all the time, but they work just as well paired up in desserts. Here, they work in tandem to transform a simple American buttercream into a special finishing touch on this lemon layer cake.
Toomer's Lemonade Sheet Cake
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey
Inspired by the classic drink from Toomer's Drugs in Auburn, Alabama, this sheet cake is a perfect party dessert, whether you're tailgating or celebrating a birthday.
Lemon-Blueberry Sheet Cake
Jessica Furniss
Pureed blueberries in the frosting give this sheet cake a beautiful pink hue, while lemon in both the cake batter and frosting lends this dessert a subtle zing.
Lemon Granita
Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Think of this lemon granita as a grown-up slushy. You can even top them with Champagne, for a fun, slightly buzzy dessert.
Lemon Chess Pie
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
A sunny and bright spin on a Southern pie staple.
Easter Egg Lemon Cake With Whipped Cream Topping
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones
Although this lemon cake is perfect for Easter, mix up the sprinkle decor and it can be your go-to lemon sheet cake year-round.
Lemon-Lime Poke Cake
Poke cakes ensure that the inside of the cake has just as much flavor and moisture as the frosting.
Cranberry Lemon Bars
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Cranberries and lemons come together to create a colorful dessert that's both tangy and sweet.
Lemon Bar Cheesecake
Two of our favorite things (lemon + cheesecake) come together in one amazing cake. You're going to want to grab your springform pan immediately.
Lemon-Cheese Layer Cake
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch
We'll admit that this is not a casual baking project, but this 8-layer thing of beauty is well worth the effort.
Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze
The bright taste of lemon juice gives a touch of spring to this flavorful dessert.
Classic Lemon Bars
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist Christine Keely
There's nothing like a classic lemon bar is there? As a bonus, this recipe includes two fun ways to top them, so you can put a fresh spin on the sweet treat.
Basil Lemon Bars
You'll need just 10 ingredients to pull together this herb-infused take on classic lemon bars.
Lemon-Lime Pound Cake
Pound cakes are easy by nature, but this Lemon-Lime Pound Cake takes minimal effort with an absolutely delicious result.
Citrus Pull-Apart Bread
We can't get enough of this sweet bread. The recipe makes two loaves—you can keep one and share the other, if you're feeling generous.
Lemon Chiffon Pie
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins
You can use store-bought crust, if desired, to help this seven-ingredient pie come together a little easier.
The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake
You'll find homemade lemon curd sandwiched between the four layers of this lemon cake. The curd will need to chill for 8 hours after it's made, so make sure to prepare it in advance.
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars
A marbled finish will wow your guests, but is easy to create.
Lemon Meltaways
This recipe makes three-and-a-half dozen cookies, so you'll have plenty to go around at any gathering.
Sweet Tea-and-Lemonade Cake
The Arnold Palmer is remade in cake form. We don't object. Make this cake tipsy by substituting 2 tablespoons vodka or bourbon for the lemon juice in the frosting.
Shaker Lemon Pie
This old-fashioned pie is made with thinly sliced whole lemons—peels and all.
Lemon-Orange Pound Cake
This recipe is from the cookbook, Stop and Smell the Rosemary, by the Junior League of Houston. And if you ask us, it's a tried-and-true classic.
No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie
This cool and creamy dessert was made for hot Southern days.
Lemon Bar Cake
Lining your slow cooker with aluminum foil will make cleanup a breeze.
Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake
Prepare the lemon curd for this cheesecake up to two weeks in advance, just store it in the refrigerator.
Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake
This multi-flavored cake is truly a labor of love, but the end result is worth it.
Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie
The meringue topping on this pie helps balance out the tartness of the citrus filling.
Luscious Lemon Bars
Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
You can make this recipe up to one month ahead and freeze.
Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
This big-batch recipe combines the tangy taste of lemon and sweet flavor of raspberry together for the perfect treat.
Lemon Raspberry Cake
Lemon and raspberries? Well that's simply a match made in heaven.
7UP Bundt Cake
With this classic recipe, your favorite soft drink transforms into an extra-elegant Bundt cake.
Best-Ever Lemon Meringue Pie
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
What makes this Lemon Meringue Pie the best ever, you ask? The mile-high meringue, of course.
Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Bars
A crispy crumble topping is the cherry on top of these delectable, packable bars.
Strawberry-Lemonade Cake
What better way to toast to the springtime than with this Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake?
Lemon Bundt Cake
Shake up Mama's traditional Bundt recipe with a nice hit of tart lemon.
Lemon Loaf Cake
Tender and moist, this cake is a beautiful complement to a cup of coffee.
Lemon Drop Meringues
Drop a little sunshine on your plate with these gorgeous citrus meringues.
Strawberry-Lemonade Cupcakes
Transform a box of cake mix into these bright cupcakes that taste totally homemade.
Lemon Tiramisu
This heavenly spin on tiramisu is ideal for spring.
Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie
You can make your own graham cracker crust for this icebox pie or use store-bought to save some time.
Lemon Meringue Ice-Cream Pie
Serve two desserts in one with this ice cream pie.
Lemon-Orange Chiffon Cake
The flavor of lemon zest in this cake recipe is found in the buttercream frosting.
Blueberry Lemon Cake
In addition to the pictured blueberries, feel free to garnish the top of this layer cake with candied lemon peels as well.
Cakey Lemon Brownies
Chewy brownie consistency with the bright flavor of lemon bars? We've met our new favorite dessert.
Lemon Meringue Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth cookies look gorgeous on your favorite cake plate.
Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake
This dreamy cheesecake is a gorgeous blend of tart and sweet flavors.
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
This stunning pound cake combines fresh blueberries with the sweet tang of lemon.
Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream
You don't need expert decorating skills to make these adorable cupcakes picture-perfect. Simply top each one with a lemon slice and raspberry.
Lemon-Coconut Cake
Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
The South is known for coconut cake, and this tangy twist on the classic is bound to become your new go-to recipe.
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