These luscious lemon desserts make the perfect spring or summer dessert with their sweet, tart goodness.
My husband and I have the good fortune to live in one of the best places in the world – a small seaside village where you can pop on a ferry to get to the CBD in under 30 minutes.
We jokingly refer to our place as having its own microclimate, as for the two and a bit years that we have lived here, our neighbor’s lemon tree, which conveniently hangs over the fence and, has fruited non-stop.
We also have a lime tree that until recently has also been in constant production though it seems to be a pause phase at present.
Due to this proliferation of citrus, we are never short of a lemon to squeeze on fish or pancakes or in a hot drink with honey.
They add a dash of sourness I find delicious.
Little wonder I would seek to extend the uses of this magical fruit – and catering to my husband’s love of sweet treats, I present this collection of luscious lemon desserts for those who feel similarly motivated.
You’ll find the traditional lemon meringue pie and lemon dump cake through to some exotic beauties like limoncello tiramisu.
Lemon desserts
This lemon tres leches cake is a tangy and bright twist on the traditional tres leches cake recipe. Lemon curd and lemon zest add a delicious citrus flavor to this decadent three milks cake. It's a fluffy, creamy, and ultra-moist lemon cake sure to indulge and impress!
These blackberry lemon cheesecake bites are the ultimate dessert to make when you’re craving a fruity treat. They are easy to make and bursting with flavor for the perfect bite-sized treat!
Indulge in these sweet and tangy lemon bars with the easiest and most delicious recipe! These lemon bars will indeed become a household favorite, perfect for any occasion.
A refreshing, tangy lemon custard pie topped with a thin layer of luscious lemon cake that can be made in a snap.
Easy lemon cream cheese tarts are individual desserts made with mini pie crusts that are filled with a luscious, rich and creamy filling that’s loaded with lots of lemon flavor. They are perfect bite-size dessert for parties, holidays, and more.
Our gluten-free lemon drizzle cake recipe is filled with bright lemon flavor thanks to copious amounts of lemon zest and a two-ingredient lemon icing that is out of this world. Greek yogurt and butter ensure the cake stays moist during baking.
Delicious and easy, this Italian lemon sorbet recipe is made in an ice cream maker, using just three ingredients. This frozen sorbet recipe will be one of your new favorite things on a hot hot day.
Lemon angel pie is a heavenly lemon dessert featuring a baked meringue crust filled with fresh lemon curd infused mousse, and fresh whipped cream.
Packed with refreshing lemon flavor, this lemon bundt cake has an ultra-soft texture (thanks to the sour cream) and is topped with a delicate lemon glaze.
This lemon lasagna dessert is so creamy and luscious with layers of a golden Oreo crust, cream cheese, lemon pudding, whipped cream and toasted coconut.
These lemon cream and berry parfaits are a wonderful way to finish a spectacular dinner with friends or family during berry season. Make the lemon cream in advance and assemble the parfaits the morning of your dinner for an effortless dessert your guests are sure to remember.
These luscious lemon stuffed cupcakes are a feast for the senses with their bright sunny yellow filling, moist and deliciously fluffy cupcake bases and lemon cream cheese frosting on top. If you like lemon meringue pie, the lemon curd filling in these lemon cupcakes is also sure to appeal to your palate.
Lemon rolls are a lemon-flavored twist on classic cinnamon rolls. With their lemon sugar filling, lemon curd, and lemon cream cheese frosting, they are a citrusy dream.
Made with lemon juice, zest, and oil, this spring-inspired lemon daisy slice and bake cookie recipe features a vibrant yellow color, zesty lemon flavor, and a fun cut out flower surprise in the middle.
This lemon dump cake is very easy to make, is inexpensive ,and tastes delicious and rich. Make it in the oven or the slow cooker and have one of the most decadent desserts you will ever make.
This lemon loaf cake is wonderfully moist, slightly dense, bursting with tart and sweet lemon flavor. Moist lemon pound cake is made completely from scratch with basic pantry ingredients and topped with a delicious lemon icing.
Blending sweetness, tartness and a creamy texture, a lemon posset brûlée is elegant enough for a dinner party as well as simple enough to become a real staple. If you love the zingy zippy flavor of lemons, you’re going to love this easy posset recipe with lemon juice, lemon zest, cream, sugar and, if you want it, a splash of vanilla too.
This is an exquisite lemon tart recipe by British chef Robert Thompson. It is served with a quenelle of crème fraiche for a perfectly balanced taste. Enjoy.
This limoncello tiramisu is the perfect light dessert recipe for citrus lovers! A twist on an Italian classic, ladyfingers are layered with a lemon cream and lemon curd.
This tart and creamy North Carolina lemon pie recipe is the ultimate Southern summer dessert. Fluffy whipped cream on a tangy lemon curd filling and a unique saltine cracker crust is the sweet & salty dessert you need in your life.
Old-fashioned lemon icebox cake - Irresistible layers of creamy lemon filling, crunchy lemon Oreo cookies, and soft and sweet whipped topping.
This is a delicious dessert with a perfect crunchy base layer, sweet creamy filling and tart lemon curd topping.
These fudgy and zesty shortbread lemon blondies are filled with tangy flavors. They're made with a layer of buttery shortbread crust and are filled with lemon zest and white chocolate.
The perfect summer dessert, this strawberry cheesecake lemon curd parfait is light, refreshing and absolutely delicious! Layers of fresh strawberries, cheesecake and tart lemon curd come together in this beautiful parfait that is sure to impress.
These vanilla cupcakes with lemon marshmallow frosting taste just like lemon meringue pie and are the ultimate Spring or Summer cupcake. They're easy to make and full of bright flavors.
Dessert makes everything better! If you love spring and summer desserts, you’ll want to check out these collections of fantastic dessert recipes: