33 Lemon Desserts So Irresistible You’ll Have No Leftovers

When life gives you lemons, start baking! Indulge in a collection of lemon desserts that promise to bring a zesty sparkle to your sweet cravings.

From light and fluffy to rich and creamy, these treats are perfect for anyone who loves the bright, tangy taste of lemon.

Sweet and Tangy Lemon Poke Cake

Lemon Poke Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in the delightful flavors of our tangy and sweet Lemon Poke Cake. This dessert is filled with creamy lemon pudding and topped with whipped cream for a refreshing, flavorful treat. Ideal for family gatherings or a special dessert.

Get the Recipe: Sweet and Tangy Lemon Poke Cake

Glazed Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Our no-fail lemon shortbread cookies are crisp on the outside and chewy in the center. The lemon flavor is delicious without being too tangy. But I’ll give a fair warning: they are addictive.

Get the Recipe: Glazed Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Frozen Lemonade Pie

No-Bake Frozen Lemonade Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in the delight of a frozen Lemonade Pie, a year-round dessert that brings the refreshing taste of summer to your kitchen.

Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Pie

Lemon Icebox Pie

Lemon Icebox Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in a heavenly Lemon Icebox Pie! This easy, no-bake treat boasts a tangy, silky smooth filling and buttery graham cracker crust.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Icebox Pie

Easy Lemon Dump Cake

A fork is being used to eat a dessert in a jar.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in the sweet, citrusy delight of Lemon Dump Cake! Tangy lemon brings a burst of flavor to this classic cake.

Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Dump Cake

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

A slice of lemon pie on a plate with a fork.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Try our no-bake Lemon Cheesecake recipe – a tangy and delicious dessert made with lemon juice, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in the perfect blend of citrus and poppy seed in our delicious homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Bread. A must-try recipe for all lemon lovers.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Lemon Blueberry Cupcake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in the perfect blend of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries with our moist and fluffy lemon blueberry cupcakes. A perfect treat for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Lemon Curd

A spoon is pouring lemon juice into a jar.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

In just 10 minutes, make a sweet-tart lemon curd perfect for cakes, pastries, or just a spoonful of comfort!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Curd

Glazed German Lemon Sponge Cake

German Glazed Lemon Sheet Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Light and airy, sweet and moist, this lemon-infused and glazed German Sponge Cake is incredibly delicious and easy to make.

Get the Recipe: Glazed German Lemon Sponge Cake

The Best Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes Ever!

Lemon cupcakes on a stand with a slice of lemon.
Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes are a zesty bite-size dessert packed with lemony flavor from the moist cake, luscious buttercream, and lemon curd.

Get the Recipe: The Best Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes Ever!

Lemon Icebox Cake

Lemon icebox cake with raspberries on a plate.
Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’.

This no-bake lemon icebox cake has light, refreshing layers of lemon pudding, Cool Whip, and graham crackers. An irresistible summer dessert!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Icebox Cake

Lemon Curd Cupcakes

A lemon cupcake with a bite taken out of it.
Photo Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes.

Bright and lemony, these gorgeous lemon cupcakes are sweet and soft, with a lemon curd center and a citrus cream cheese frosting.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Curd Cupcakes

Meyer Lemon Bars

Lemon bars with powdered sugar on a white plate.
Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

Meyer lemon bars, with tart-sweet filling and tender shortbread crust, are a delicious dessert perfect for picnics, potlucks, or any time!

Get the Recipe: Meyer Lemon Bars

Mini Lemon Meringue Pies

A slice of lemon meringue pie on a plate.
Photo Credit: Homemade in the Kitchen.

Mini Lemon Meringue Pie is lemon meringue pie for two baked deep dish style in mini springform pans. Can also use 6 inch pie plate

Get the Recipe: Mini Lemon Meringue Pies

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade

A glass of frosted lemonade with whipped cream and lemon slices.
Photo Credit: CincyShopper.

This CopyCat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade is going to quickly become one of your favorite frozen treats this summer. A blend of CopyCat Chick-fil-A

Get the Recipe: Copycat Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade

Lemon Lush Bars

A close up of a lemon lush bars.
Photo Credit: CincyShopper.

If you are a fan of lemon desserts, these Lemon Lush Bars will become your new favorite lemon recipe. A perfect dessert for all of your summer gather

Get the Recipe: Lemon Lush Bars

Lemon Dream Bars

Lemon dream bars on a plate with a fork.
Photo Credit: 365 Days of Baking and More.

These Lemon Dream Bars are the perfect dessert when you’re dreaming of warm, sunny days! Lemon desserts are plentiful, but this homemade cheesecake bar will surely be popular!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Dream Bars

Lemon Popsicles

A plate of lemon popsicles and lemons.
Photo Credit: A Sweet Alternative.

These lemon popsicles have that perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. They’re an easy, refreshing, frozen treat for summer!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Popsicles

Lemon Bundt Cake

A lemon bundt cake on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop.

A delicious homemade lemon bundt cake topped with a simple lemon glaze. This cake is moist, delicious, and full of lemon flavor!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust

Lemon bars with powdered sugar on top.
Photo Credit: Ugly Duckling Bakery.

Elevate your Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust instead of the traditional shortbread. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter to make a bottom crust, top the cookie crust with lemon curd, and bake until firm.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust

Lemon Basil Cupcakes

Lemon cupcakes with frosting.
Photo Credit: Welcome to Yum in the Kitchen.

These lemon basil cupcakes are a bright, cheery cupcakes with zesty lemon and herby basil flavors. Perfect for a spring or summer treat.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Basil Cupcakes

Luscious Lemon Bars

A stack of lemon bars with powdered sugar on top.
Photo Credit: Recipes From A Pantry.

Creamy, tangy Lemon Bars are easily made with pantry staples. The whole family will love Lemon Squares for desserts, meal prep, picnics & snacks.

Get the Recipe: Luscious Lemon Bars

Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake

A lemon Bundt cake with blueberries and icing.
Photo Credit: 100 Days of Real Food.

Everyone loves a bundt cake, and this Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake met everyone’s expectations.

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Cranberry Muffins

Lemon cupcakes with icing and cranberries.
Photo Credit: Knead Some Sweets.

These Lemon Cranberry Muffins have incredible lemon flavor, juicy cranberries, and sweet icing to balance the tartness perfectly!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Cranberry Muffins

Lemon Raspberry Cookies

A stack of raspberry lemon cookies on a white plate.
Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

These Raspberry Cookies are soft, fluffy, buttery, and bursting with the delicious flavors of fresh lemon and raspberries. They are super quick and easy to make, and everyone loves them!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Raspberry Cookies

Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie

A slice of lemon pie on a plate.
Photo Credit: State of Dinner.

Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie is a refreshing dessert that uses whole lemons. It perfectly balances tart and sweet, using just 7 simple ingredients!

Get the Recipe: Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie

Lemon Cinnamon Rolls

A plate of lemon rolls with icing and lemon slices.
Photo Credit: Zen and Honey.

Lemon Cinnamon Rolls – are the perfect gooey lemon rolls with a luscious lemon sugar filling and easy lemon cream cheese icing.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Cinnamon Rolls

Mini Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Buttercream

A plate of cupcakes with yellow frosting and flowers.
Photo Credit: Savor the Best.

Mini lemon cupcakes are cute, bite-sized treats that pack an intense lemon flavor thanks to a lemon curd filling and lemon buttercream.

Get the Recipe: Mini Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Buttercream

Lemon Blondies

Lemon bars cut into squares on a cutting board.
Photo Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes.

Sweet, moist, and with an intense lemon flavor, these glazed bars are easy to make and bring raves! They keep well and can be frozen.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Blondies

Lemon Tart

Lemon Tart recipe by Valerie’s Kitchen.
Photo Credit: Valerie’s Kitchen.

This delicious Lemon Tart has a cookie-like shortbread crust with a sweet and slightly tart lemon filling.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Tart

Best Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk

A slice of lemon pie with whipped cream and mint.
Photo Credit: Chenée Today.

Simple, easy lemon icebox pie recipe — Eagle Brand condensed milk makes the best lemon icebox pie with condensed milk!

Get the Recipe: Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk

Lemon Lavender Cookies

Lemon lavender cookies on a cooling rack.
Photo Credit: Chenée Today.

Easy lemon lavender cookies with lemon glaze!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Lavender Cookies

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