Wondering what desserts you can make from a lot of lemons? Try these The 23 best lemon desserts Put a new spin on every sweet ending. From delicious bars to cakes, no-bake desserts, and creamy lemon pies with sunny citrus, there’s something for everyone.
The best lemon desserts for spring (and beyond)
With spring around the corner, I’m all about a lemon dessert. Lemon squares, lemon cake, lemon pie – give me! You’re there for dessert, and I can’t get enough. Lemon treats are a perfect way to put a fresh spin at the end of any meal.
There is something irresistible about desserts made with lemon. The sweet and the sweet Je ne sais quoi of sugar and citrus. After the richness of winter-worthy desserts like Pumpkin Cobbler and Bread Pudding, it’s a refreshing change.
Below I have blogged all the best and brightest lemon desserts. Now that the warmer temperatures are here, I plan to bake my way through this list as soon as possible.
Why you’ll love these recipes
What makes this the ultimate list of lemon desserts? Here’s why you’ll want these recipes on repeat all season (and then some):
- Perfect for spring. Hot temperatures here, folks. I am more than ready to serve them with fresh desserts bursting with sunny flavors. who is with me (Psst… these lemon recipes are great for Easter too!)
- simple. Appetizing desserts don’t have to be complicated. The point of these wonderful treats is to keep things simple and delicious, with light ingredients.
- Full of lemon flavor. Most of these recipes call for real, fresh lemons for the best possible flavor.
23 easy lemon dessert ideas to try
Who is ready for fresh and easy lemon desserts? Below you will find everything from lemon bars to blondies, to lemon cakes, cheesecakes and more.
Light No Bake Lemon Icebox Bars
You ate me in no baking! These light up lemon bars take less than 30 minutes to make and set in the fridge overnight for an easy dessert to make.
Light lemon cream cheese bars
Lemon zing and tangy cream cheese combine perfectly in these simple yet indulgent lemon bars. The filling is rich and creamy between wonderfully crumbly layers.
Lemon Poppy Pound Cake
This moist and delicious lemon lemon cake recipe is dotted with poppy seeds and is so delicious. I like to think of this cake as a giant version of a lemon poppy seed muffin, which is just as soft and fluffy.
Lemon curd pound cake with limoncello glaze
Another recipe for an easy pound cake, this time with ribbons of creamy lemon cream throughout. Coated with homemade glaze combined with limoncello? so dreamy
Lemon Cream Pie
This easy lemon pie is made with a no-bake tangy lemon cream filling, inside a crispy nila wafer crust. This is a mouth-watering dessert that is incredibly easy to make.
Lemon pistachio bundt cake
A delicious bundt cake with delicate pistachios and walnuts combined with bright lemons gives a serious Mediterranean atmosphere. If you like pistachio desserts like baklava, you’ll love the combination of flavors in this lemon cake recipe!
Lemon rye cake
You will love the soft and fluffy lemon crumb of this amazing lemon rye cake. Frosted with sweet lemon buttercream, this is the perfect dessert for Easter.
Lemonade pie
Look no further for your next summer cake recipe. It’s a keeper! Lemonade cake tastes like a tall, cool glass of lemonade wrapped in a smooth, creamy (almost) no-bake dessert.
Lemon Strawberry Icebox Pie
No-Bake Strawberry Lemon Icebox Pie is a one-two punch of summer fruit, made with a creamy and sweet lemon pudding filling dotted with fresh strawberries.
Lemon Chess Pie
You’ve heard of chocolate chess pie, now meet its fair-weather cousin! This easy chess cake still has all the irresistible creaminess of the original, with fresh lemon juice and zest.
Blueberry lemon whoopie pie
Try these soft sandwich cookies and cookies, bursting with bright lemon flavor and juicy ripe blueberries. Filled with lemon cream cheese frosting, these homemade Wippy Pies will have you hooked.
Lemon meringue cheesecake
Get ready for your happy dance! After one bite of this heavenly homemade lemon cheesecake topped with fluffy meringue, you won’t be able to contain your excitement.
Coconut lemon squares
Wait until you sink your teeth into these creamy lemon bars with a tropical coconut twist. This easy dessert bar recipe is perfect for light meals. Just watch them disappear from the table!
Easy lemonade cake
Turn a humble lemon cake mix and a can of frozen lemonade into this delicious and easy lemonade cake, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting.
Lemonade Brownies
I really should call these blondes – they are definitely blonde in color, and full of bright, sun-kissed lemon flavor. These dessert snacks are also so easy to make, you’ll want to make a batch every week!
Pink lemonade rye cake
This pink lemonade chiffon cake conjures images of Tutu in the best possible way. Soft and airy layers of lemon cake made from pink lemonade and egg whites filled with a rich pink lemonade frosting.
Light lemon bundt cake
This is a fun spin on my 7UP cake (see below) made with lemon-lime soda and infused with the sweet-lemon flavor of Meyer lemons.
Lemon cream truffle
These sweet and velvety white chocolate truffles are rich, buttery and bursting with lemon flavor. Like little bites of sunshine!
Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Snacks
You’ll love this simple recipe for a richly layered lemon cheesecake with fresh strawberry filling. Placed in a pastry crust soaked in lemon zest, this is the perfect dessert for spring and summer.
Crispy lemon meringue treats
This recipe for perfect homemade Rice Krispie Treats gets a jolt of fresh lemon flavor and a thick layer of fluffy meringue. The result is 100% irresistible!
White chocolate lemon blondes
Try these easy lemon blondies filled with white chocolate chips. They are perfect for gifting and sharing!
7UP cake
Soft drink? inside a cake? You bet! This 7UP bundt cake is the ultimate lemon dessert, flavored with lemon-lime soda and drizzled with a creamy lemon glaze.
Triple pound cake
Sweet and young lemon cream layered with spongy pound cake, whipped cream and fresh fruit in this classic triple recipe. Get it ready for all your spring events!
