15 Lemon Desserts

Here are 15 of our favorite Lemon Desserts that are perfect for any occasion. Lemon desserts are a refreshing treat and are a favorite among many dessert lovers.

You can find here a wide range of lemon desserts from simple lemon bars to elaborate layer cakes, mousse cakes, tarts, cheesecakes, and cookies, to pound cakes, cupcakes, and breakfast treats. Each of these recipes is showcasing the bright and zesty flavor of the lemon in a unique and delicious way.

Lemon Bar Recipes

These Lemon Bars are a classic dessert that is made with a buttery crust and a tangy lemon filling. They are very easy to make and you can enjoy them on their own or topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Lemon Bars

Whenever you are craving for a refreshing dessert I suggest you try these lemon bars. They are made with a very flavorful and tangy lemon filling on top of a rich, buttery shortbread crust. If you like lemon desserts you will definitely love these bars.

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These Walnut Lemon Bars are a decadent treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, tangy lemon, and crunchy walnuts. These bars feature a walnut cake layer, and a tangy lemon filling topped with a creamy chocolate layer, creating a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite.

Walnut Lemon Bars

I have always found these walnut lemon bars quite elegant and with a delicate flavor combination. Pairing chocolate with lemon and walnuts is by far one of the best combinations. These bars are made with a dense walnut layer at the bottom followed by a lemony creamy layer in the middle and topped with chocolate ganache.

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Lemon Tart Recipe

This Lemon Meringue Tart is another favorite, with its sweet and tangy lemon filling nestled inside a flaky crust and topped with billowy meringue.

Lemon Meringue Tart

This Lemon Meringue Tart is a perfect refreshing dessert for spring or summer days. Its tangy flavorful lemon filling makes such a good pair with the crispy crust and smooth toasted meringue on top. The high meringue topping makes this tart look so decadent and totally irresistible.

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Lemon Layer Cake Recipes

Lemon layer cakes are a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for summer days. Try this amazing Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake in the strawberry season or this Blueberry Lemon Cake in the blueberry season. Both are satisfying and for sure a crowd-pleaser.

Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake

With strawberries in season I am glad to share with you this delightful and delicate dessert, Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake. The cake consists of four thin layers of vanilla lemon sponge cake filled with a generous amount of freshly made strawberry jam and with Mascarpone lemon frosting. The cake is so light and refreshing and is simply bursting with summer flavor.

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Blueberry Lemon Cake

Blueberry Lemon Cake is a delicious refreshing cake perfect for summer. Three layers of blueberry buttery cake bursting with lemon flavor and filled with a delicate lemon swiss meringue buttercream.

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Blueberry Lemon Desserts

If you like blueberry and lemon desserts you can also try this amazing No Bake White Chocolate Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake and this Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake.

No Bake White Chocolate Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake

This White Chocolate Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake is simply heavenly. Bursting with blueberry jam and lemon flavor this cheesecake is simply irresistible. The texture of the cheesecake is very well balanced, with creamy filling, crunchy crust and sweet fresh ripe blueberries on top.

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Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake

This Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake is absolutely incredible, boasting a soft texture and bursting with juicy blueberries and zesty lemon flavor. It's truly one of the most exceptional cakes you'll ever taste.

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If you are in a hurry and want to satisfy your sweet cravings try our 1 Minute – Blueberry Lemon Mug Cake, and in less than 1 minute you will have a comforting and flavorful dessert.

1 Minute Blueberry Lemon Mug Cake

This Blueberry Lemon Mug Cake is very easy and quick to prepare, you simply mix all the ingredients in the mug, add fresh or frozen blueberries and lemon zest and you get one unforgettable treat.

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With a fluffy texture and tangy flavor, these Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes are a perfect combination of sweet and savory. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this mouthwatering recipe either for breakfast or dessert.

Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberries have always been great in pancakes, and are amazing in these delicious pancakes made with ricotta cheese. The whites are whipped separately and then folded into the pancake mixture. That makes the pancakes fluffy, soft and simply irresistible.

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Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake Recipes

Lemon has always made a good pair with poppy seeds. If you like this combination try this delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake. It has a light and fluffy texture and a sweet lemon flavor. You can top it with a variety of frostings, including cream cheese or lemon frosting, to add a rich and creamy layer.

Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

This Lemon and Poppy seed pound cake is a flavorful cake, moist and lemony, great for breakfast time or for coffee/tea break.

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This elegant Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Curd and White Chocolate is one of our favorite lemon desserts. It has a delicate, smooth, and creamy texture and intense lemon flavor.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Curd and White Chocolate

This amanzing Lemon Poppy Seed Cake consists of a lemon and poppy seed sponge cake at the bottom, with a mousse-like texture white chocolate, poppy seed and cream cheese filling and a homemade lemon curd insert and topping.

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Strawberry Lemon Desserts

If you are feeling like baking a batch of lemon cookies try these Strawberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies. They are a great twist on the classic thumbprint cookies. Fill them with strawberry jam and a good drizzle of lemon sugar glaze for a delightful experience for your taste buds.

Strawberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

These Strawberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic thumbprint cookie recipe. A quick and simple citrusy flavor crinkle-like cookie topped with sweet homemade strawberry jam and lemon sugar glaze. With their bright colors and refreshing flavors, these cookies are perfect for spring and summer occasions.

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These moist and fluffy Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes are bursting with flavor and make the perfect treat for any occasion.

Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes are one of the best summer cupcakes ever. Fruity and refreshing, with a moist crumb, a delicious homemade strawberry filling and a creamy lemon and strawberry swirl frosting.

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These fluffy No Yeast Eggless Strawberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Lemon Icing are a quick and easy summer treat. They have a fresh strawberry jam filling with creamy and tangy cream cheese lemon icing. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or any time you want a deliciously indulgent treat.

No-Yeast Eggless Strawberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Lemon Icing

If you love strawberry and lemon combinations you are at the right place. These No Yeast Eggless Strawberry Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing are a great summer treat that everybody will adore. They look simply amazing and totally irresistible.

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This No-bake Berry Lemon Yogurt Mousse Cake is another refreshing mousse cake bursting with lemon flavor. It has a crispy cookie and lemon crust followed by a lemon mousse. It is then followed by a berry jelly and berry mousse decorated with fresh berries. This cake is sure to impress and delight your guests.

No-bake Berry Lemon Yogurt Mousse Cake

This Berry Lemon Yogurt Mousse Cake, is very refreshing and flavorful, smooth and light with a great combination of textures. The cake consists of a crispy cookie lemon crust, topped with a lemon yogurt mousse, a berry jelly, followed with a berry yogurt mousse and decorated with fresh berries.

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Whether you are looking for a sweet and tangy dessert to serve after a meal or simply need a pick-me-up in the middle of the day, I am sure you can find a recipe from these 15 lemon desserts to suit your tastes.

Hope you will try any of these 15 lemon desserts and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram if you do. Enjoy them as much as we did.

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