Lemons have that unique ability to work well in both sweet and savory dishes. Just a squeeze of lemon makes all the difference on fish, chicken or pasta (see our savory lemon recipes).
And in desserts? Lemon takes all the glory — you get loads of citrus flavor with a perfect tangy and sweet balance. If lemons could choose what foods to flavor, they’d go with dessert every time.
Lemon zest does wonders with cookie doughs and cake batters, adding so much flavor with just a few spoonfuls. And lemon juice turns a sugar glaze into a tangy finishing touch for cakes. All you lemon lovers will appreciate our collection of lemon dessert recipes. We’ve got the classics, including versions of lemon meringue pie, lemon cheesecake and lemon curd.
1. Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Whipped Coconut Cream
Get the Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes with Whipped Coconut Cream recipe from How Sweet It Is
2. Sky-High Lemon Meringue Pie Bars
Get the Sky-High Lemon Meringue Pie Bars recipe from Brown Eyed Baker
3. Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake
Get the Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake recipe from Love + Cupcakes
4. Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Get the Lemon Crinkle Cookies recipe from Whipperberry
5. Lemon Thyme Pots de Creme
Get the Lemon Thyme Pots de Creme recipe from Taste Food
6. Berry Tart With Lemon Curd Mascarpone
Get the Berry Tart with Lemon Curd Mascarpone recipe from Foodie Crush
7. Lemon Meringue Macarons
Get the Lemon Meringue Macarons recipe from Bakers Royale
8. Lemon Chess Pie
Get the Lemon Chess Pie recipe from ElsenEM via Food52
9. Lemon & Orange Blossom Ice Cream
Get the Lemon & Orange Blossom Ice Cream recipe from Always With Butter
10. Sparkly White Chocolate Lemon Truffles
Get the Sparkly White Chocolate Lemon Truffles recipe from How Sweet It Is
11. Lemon Almond Bread
Get the Lemon Almond Bread recipe from Two Peas and their Pod
12. Meyer Lemon Squares
Get the Meyer Lemon Squares recipe from The Healthy Foodie
13. Lemon Poppy Seed Brioche
Get the Lemon Poppy Seed Brioche recipe from Technicolor Kitchen
14. Blueberry Lemon Pancakes
Get the Blueberry Lemon Pancakes recipe from Pastry Affair
15. Lemon Coconut Cupcakes
Get the Lemon Coconut Cupcakes recipe from Tartelette
16. Poached Peaches & Lemon Ice Cream
Get the Poached Peaches & Lemon Ice Cream recipe from Tartelette
17. Lemon Ice Box Pie
Get the Lemon Ice Box Pie recipe
18. Lemon-Curd Cakes With Poppy Seeds
Get the Lemon-Curd Cakes with Poppy Seeds recipe
19. Lemon-Honey Semifreddo
Get the Lemon-Honey Semifreddo recipe
10. Ohio Lemon Tart
Get the Ohio Lemon Tart recipe
