Lemon desserts are such a fresh, delicious way to enjoy the sweet and sour punch of lemon. I’ve gathered 12 of my favorite easy citrus inspired recipes. Each of these recipes if full of juicy, bright lemon flavor. Find everything from cookies, to breads, ice cream and more! Learn how to make the most delicious lemon desserts that always leave my family and friends begging for my recipes.
There’s just something about lemon that makes my heart sing! If you’ve been around here long, you’ll know that it’s one of my favorite flavors to incorporate into both sweet and savory foods.
Make it your summertime mission to try one of these lemon desserts each week – much to the thrill and delight of your family, of course. Each of these recipes is tried and true, and more delicious with each bite. Click through to get the free printable recipe card for each option!
12 Amazing Lemon Desserts
Frosted Lemon Butter Cookies
First up, a delicious little frosted cookie! They are incredibly simple to throw together, and so cute, too.
Cookies
Frosted Lemon Butter Cookies
These frosted lemon cookies are bursting with fresh citrus flavor! Easy and quick to make, they are the perfect Springtime treat everyone will love. Read More
23 mins
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
This bread takes just a few minutes hands on time and a few simple ingredients to make six miniature loaves for gifting or two large loaves.
Recipes
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a delightfully moist bread with a touch of tart lemon flavor, bursting with delicate, nutty poppy seeds! Read More
45 mins
No Bake Lemon Pie
Next, a light and flavorful easy no bake lemon pie. With a simple shortbread cookie crust and decadent mascarpone lemon filling, this no bake lemon pie feels special enough for guests. However, it’s simple enough for any night of the week!
Pastries, Pies, Tarts & Crusts
No Bake Lemon Pie
This is a light and flavorful easy no bake lemon pie. No baking translates to an effortless, yet gorgeous dessert that is loaded with beautiful berries. Read More
10 mins
Frozen Lemon Dessert
What a refreshing summertime treat! Serve frozen to make it one of the summer dessert recipes you’ll want on any hot summer night.
Pastries, Pies, Tarts & Crusts
Frozen Lemon Dessert
This is the simplest frozen lemon dessert – it’s so easy and refreshing! Serve refrigerated or frozen to make it one of the summer dessert recipes you’ll want on any hot summer night. Read More
10 mins
Lemon Ice Cream
This no churn lemon ice cream is perfect when served alongside other lemon desserts on this list, too.
Ice Cream
Lemon Ice Cream
This homemade lemon ice cream is a rich, creamy taste of citrus and sunshine. Make this refreshing no churn lemon ice cream recipe for a memorable sweet and tart treat you’ll love! Read More
5 mins
Lemon Bread
This easy bread recipe takes just 5 minutes hands on time and makes a beautiful breakfast or gift!
Breads
Lemon Bread
If you’re a lemon lover, not much is more delicious than the refreshing scent and flavor of an easy lemon loaf. This simple lemon bread is decadent and divine, full of lemon flavor – but so easy to make! Read More
45 mins
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
These cookies have the perfect bite, with a little crunch, a hint of lemon and that buttery flavor that is a treasured signature of shortbread recipes. They’re made with just five ingredients and are so simple to make!
Cookies
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
These easy, light and refreshing Lemon Shortbread Cookies offer a little crunch, a hint of lemon and that buttery flavor we all love! They’re made with just 5 ingredients and are so simple to make! Read More
55 mins
Lemon Honey Cake
These little honey lemon cake have a tender crumb and are topped with a delicious glaze. Bake in a muffin tin or purchase my darling beehive cakelet pan!
Cakes Cupcakes & Bars
Honey Lemon Cake
This is a delightfully sweet honey lemon cake with a tender crumb, topped in a delicious glaze. Make this cake in any pan – try our adorable miniature cakes shaped like beehives, or in a muffin tin or bundt pan! Read More
27 mins
Lemon Berry Tart
Created on top of a sugar cookie crust, this is the best fruit tart and so easy to customize.
Pastries, Pies, Tarts & Crusts
Lemon Berry Tart
Refreshing Lemon Berry Tart – this delightful dessert is on a sugar cookie crust! It’s the best fruit tart to add a touch of sweetness to any day or night. Read More
35 mins
Lemon Pound Cake
This easy and classic lemon pound cake recipe is a refreshing breakfast, brunch and dessert favorite! It’s just as good as it is simple and beautiful! Finished with a flavorful glaze and deliciously moist.
Cakes Cupcakes & Bars
Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
This easy and classic lemon pound cake recipe is a refreshing breakfast, brunch and dessert favorite! It’s just as good… Read More
1 hr 28 mins
Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie
This easy make ahead dessert is perfectly sweet with just the right amount of tang. This will be your new favorite treat!
Pastries, Pies, Tarts & Crusts
Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie
These individual Meyer Lemon Meringue Pies are the perfect spring and summer dessert. These make ahead desserts come together quickly… Read More
35 mins
Lemon Glaze
Finally, the best lemon icing! Top all your favorite desserts with this deliciously decadent glaze.
Frostings & Glazes
Lemon Glaze
An easy, refreshing Lemon Glaze made with just 3 ingredients! You can whip up this amazing Lemon Glaze recipe in 5 minutes. Lemon Glaze Icing is perfect for breads, pound cakes, angel food cakes and so much more! Read More
5 mins
