Nothing beats a zingy, tart yet sweet, lemon dessert. I mean, who doesn’t love lemon cakes at a spring brunch? Or lemon ice cream during any warm weather affair? There’s just something so pretty about sweet treats made with lemon that are sure to brighten up any occasion and these 31 lemon dessert recipes include a little bit of everything, from lemon curd cakes and pudding, to easy lemon bars.
Related: 28 Best Blueberry-Lemon Recipes
When Are Lemons in Season?
Unlike some other very seasonal fruits, lemons are available all year round. So you can find them in your grocery store whenever you need them for baking, cocktail recipes or simply infusing a bit of citrus flavor to your water.
Meyer lemons peak in the winter though, from November to April, and are sweeter than regular lemons. You’ll be able to identify them by their intensely deep yellow, super soft skin.
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Related: 34 Special Strawberry-Lemon Desserts
Best Lemon Dessert Recipes
This list of best lemon dessert recipes will have you baking up a tangy storm—from delicate candied lemon slices, to layers of cake bursting with lemon and berries, to classic zippy lemon bars, to tarts, ice creams, and more, you’ll be in lemon-scented heaven all season long. And if you’re looking for just one quick and simple dessert, why not try this creamy no-bake lemon pie.
Zesty Lemon Bars
No-Churn Fresh Lemon Ice Cream with Candied Sesame Seeds
Lemon Layer Cake
Classic Lemon Bars
Almond-Lemon Waffles
Honey Lemon Chiffon Pie
Vegan Lemon Cupcakes
Lemon Tart with Strawberries and Mint
Gluten-Free Frosted Lemon Cookies
Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake
Lemon Rosemary Sorbet
White Chocolate Candied Lemon Slices
Blueberry-Lemon Pound Cake
Belgian Lemon Tea Cake
Gluten-Free Lemon Madeleines
Lemon, Strawberry and Elderflower Cake
Lemon Ice Cream
Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Lemon Buttermilk Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Meyer Lemon Pie
Lemon-Coconut Pound Cake
Lemon Cream Pie
Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Frosting
Lemon-Blueberry Bundt Cake
Lemon-Raspberry Ricotta Cake
Lemon Sheet Cake
The Ultimate Lemon Pound Cake
Lemon Thyme Tarts
Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake
No-Bake Cookie Cake with Lemon Mousse
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
Nothing beats a zingy, tart yet sweet, lemon dessert. I mean, who doesn’t love lemon cakes at a spring brunch? Or lemon ice cream during any warm weather affair? There’s just something so pretty about sweet treats made with lemon that are sure to brighten up any occasion and these 31 lemon dessert recipes include a little bit of everything, from lemon curd cakes and pudding, to easy lemon bars.
Related: 28 Best Blueberry-Lemon Recipes
When Are Lemons in Season?
Unlike some other very seasonal fruits, lemons are available all year round. So you can find them in your grocery store whenever you need them for baking, cocktail recipes or simply infusing a bit of citrus flavor to your water.
Meyer lemons peak in the winter though, from November to April, and are sweeter than regular lemons. You’ll be able to identify them by their intensely deep yellow, super soft skin.
(scroll to keep reading)
Related: 34 Special Strawberry-Lemon Desserts
Best Lemon Dessert Recipes
This list of best lemon dessert recipes will have you baking up a tangy storm—from delicate candied lemon slices, to layers of cake bursting with lemon and berries, to classic zippy lemon bars, to tarts, ice creams, and more, you’ll be in lemon-scented heaven all season long. And if you’re looking for just one quick and simple dessert, why not try this creamy no-bake lemon pie.