Lemon desserts are the perfect way to add a burst of citrusy freshness to any occasion. Whether you love soft and moist cakes, creamy cheesecakes, or light and airy mousses, these lemon-infused treats offer the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
From classic lemon loaf cakes to elegant macarons and no-bake delights, this list has something for every lemon lover. Whether you’re baking for a summer gathering, looking for a quick and easy dessert, or simply craving something bright and refreshing, these recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Scroll down to explore the best lemon desserts, and get ready to add a little sunshine to your kitchen!
Lemon Loaf Cake
This Lemon Loaf Cake is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with a moist and tender crumb bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Every bite is rich and decadent, while the lemon glaze adds a delightful zesty sweetness.
Get the recipe: Lemon Loaf Cake
Mini Lemon Loaves
These Mini Lemon Loaves are perfectly moist and rich lemon loaf cakes loaded with bright lemon flavor and topped with a sweet glaze.
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Buttermilk Blueberry Biscuits with Lemon Glaze
This recipe for buttermilk blueberry biscuits with lemon glaze makes for a delicious treat in the summer or any time of year! Lush, ripe blueberries (or use dried!) in a flaky buttermilk biscuit with a sweet lemon glaze on the top make for a perfect mouth-watering appetizer.
Get the recipe: Buttermilk Blueberry Biscuits with Lemon Glaze
Lemon Icebox Cake
The ultimate cool & craveable summer dessert – Lemon Icebox Cake! It’s sweet, tart, tangy, & creamy. This easy no-bake recipe takes only 10 minute to make & will probably be gobbled up even faster.
Get the recipe: Lemon Icebox Cake
Raspberry Lemon Loaf
One slice of this moist & amazing raspberry lemon loaf will have you falling in love. I go crazy for this easy cake recipe with fresh berries & bright citrus flavors. You will too!
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Vegan Lemon Cake
Soft and moist this zesty Vegan Lemon Cake is everything that you will want for your dessert. Its easy and a one bowl recipe that’s made oil free and refined sugar free.
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Lemon Rhubarb Bars
These delicious Lemon Rhubarb Bars are a great sweet treat with a tart twist. I love rhubarb and the season is here to use it! This Springtime snack is one of the best ways to use up the rhubarb you have in your garden or freezer.
Get the recipe: Lemon Rhubarb Bars
Lemon Whoopie Pies
Whoopie pies are a beloved treat in New England, particularly in Maine, but you don’t have to travel all the way there to enjoy these delightful lemon whoopie pies. These tasty desserts are a fun twist on the traditional recipe, bringing a burst of sunny, lemony flavor that’s perfect for spring and summer.
Get the recipe: Easy Lemon Whoopie Pies
Dainty Lavender Lemon Macarons
Lemon Lavender Macaron Recipe with lavender infused shells and a sturdy macaron-friendly lemon curd. Naturally flavored and so mouthwatering!
Get the recipe: Dainty Lavender Lemon Macarons
Lemon Ice Cream
Lemon ice cream is so refreshing, and this recipe is so incredibly easy to make! It’s not real gelato, by the actual definition, but an Italian recipe, so give it a try! You don’t even need an ice cream maker.
Get the recipe: Lemon Ice Cream (Easy Blender Recipe)
Lemon Macarons
Macarons filled with a lemon cream and curd that won’t make macarons soggy. It’s a mouthwatering and delicious macaron recipe made with REAL lemons – no artificial flavours.
Get the recipe: Lemon Macarons
Raspberry Trifles
Lemon raspberry trifles are a beautiful treat which can be made in a large glass bowl, miniature, or larger individual serving glasses.
Get the recipe: Lemon Raspberry Trifles
Lemon Cheesecake Cheese Ball
Lemon Cheesecake Cheese Ball – lemony, creamy, luscious cheesecake in the fun shape of a cheese ball! Perfect for parties or holidays, this heavenly dessert recipe is made with only 4 ingredients! Serve this delicious cheesecake ball with graham crackers or your favorite dipper.
Get the recipe: Lemon Cheesecake Cheese Ball
Easy Lemon Cream Cheese Tarts
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. Perfect bite-size dessert for parties, holidays, and brunch!
Get the recipe: Easy Lemon Cream Cheese Tarts
Lemon Olive Oil Cake
This lemon olive oil cake is an elegant, Mediterranean-style dessert that’s heavenly and delicious. With fresh lemon juice and zest, vanilla, olive oil, and almond flour, it’s incredibly moist, tender, and full of bright citrus flavor.
Get the recipe: Lemon Olive Oil Cake
Vegan Lemon Cheesecake
This easy vegan lemon cheesecake has layers of no-bake cookie crust, luscious lemon cream cheese filling, and glossy tangy lemon curd. Made in a loaf pan, it makes a small batch of bars perfect for freezing. It can also be adapted as a full-sized cheesecake for special occasions.
Get the recipe: Easy Vegan Lemon Cheesecake (No-Bake)
Limoncello Tiramisu
This easy limoncello tiramisu recipe is a vegan spin on a classic Italian dessert. It has layers of limoncello syrup dipped ladyfingers with homemade vegan lemon curd and dairy-free mascarpone cream.
Get the recipe: Limoncello Tiramisu (No Eggs, No Dairy)
Lemon Rosemary Scones with Lemon Glaze
Lemon and rosemary are two flavours that are often found in savoury dishes. But, I have experienced them together in a cake before and was so impressed. I wanted to play around with them to create a fresh and herbaceous scone recipe. This recipe is wonderful any time of the year, but especially appropriate for the winter season. That’s because lemons are actually at their sweetest and juiciest during the winter.
Get the recipe: Lemon Rosemary Scones with Lemon Glaze
Blueberry Lemon Curd Muffins
Easy and delicious Blueberry Lemon Curd Muffins! Made with a simple lemon and blueberry batter, these tangy and sweet muffins have a gooey lemon curd center, made with store bought or homemade lemon curd!
Get the recipe: Blueberry Lemon Curd Muffins
Lemon Cream Pie
This lemon cream pie is a sweet, tangy spring and summer dessert perfect for a small crowd. The creamy, rich lemon filling is surrounded by a toasted shortbread and pine nut crust balancing the lemony goodness.
Get the recipe: Lemon Cream Pie (Pine Nut + Shortbread Crust)
Lemon Layer Cake
Lemon layer cake is a dreamy two-layer cake filled with tart lemon curd that’s topped with cream cheese buttercream frosting. It’s moist, buttery, and filled with fresh lemon flavor!
Get the recipe: Lemon Layer Cake
Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies
These rich, buttery and tart Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies are a fun, easy and delicious dessert made with a pudding-infused butter cookie dough, and lusciously tangy lemon curd. This Lemon curd cookies recipe is a great addition to any cookie tray!
Get the recipe: Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies
Lemon Mousse
Lemon mousse is an easy, no-bake dessert that’s silky, decadent, and light as air. Made with just four ingredients and whipped up in minutes, this mousse is the perfect light dessert for those hot summer months.
Get the recipe: Lemon Mousse
Lemon custard ice cream
Lemon custard ice cream is an egg-yolk-based ice cream, flavoured with lemon zest and lemon juice! If you can make a custard sauce, you can make this lemon ice cream.
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Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
Skip the heavy chocolate desserts for a light, refreshing lemon cheesecake mousse. This bright citrus treat is the perfect ending to any warm weather meal!
Get the recipe: Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
Easy Gluten-Free Lemon Cupcakes
You don’t need to be a professional baker to make a delicious batch of lemon cupcakes. These easy gluten-free lemon cupcakes topped with strawberries and a thin layer of lemon icing for extra flavor, are made in two bowls, no extra equipment needed and quite simple foolproof directions.
Get the recipe: Easy Gluten-Free Lemon Cupcakes
