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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    23 Zesty Lemon Desserts That Disappear Faster Than You Think

    Published: Nov 3, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you’re like me and can’t resist lemon desserts, you’ll love this lineup. From creamy pies to zesty cakes, these treats are a must-try. Whether you’re craving something refreshing or a sweet with a bit of tang, these lemony goodies are the perfect pick-me-up. Let’s check them out—you might want to grab a plate (or two)!

    Lemon Chess Pie

    A bite of chess pie on a fork next to a slice of pie.
    Lemon Chess Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This Lemon Chess Pie is tangy with a smooth custard like filling. It’s a great citrus dessert perfect for Mother’s Day or Easter.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Chess Pie

    Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video)

    Lemon crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.
    Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Lemon crinkle cookies or snowflakes are a chewy lemony cookie coated in powdered sugar that give them a burst of island flavor in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video)

    Strawberry Lemon Cake With Honey Whipped Cream

    A bite of cake on a fork with whipped cream
    Strawberry Lemon Cake With Honey Whipped Cream. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fresh strawberries in a scrumptious lemon cake topped with a honey whipped cream that you can make in 20 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemon Cake With Honey Whipped Cream

    Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe

    A loaf of blueberry bread on a cutting board.
    Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    The smell of freshly baked bread is always irresistible. Impress your family and friends with a this Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe

    No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie

    An entire lemon chiffon pie with lemon slices on top.
    No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Lemon Chiffon Pie has a crunchy salty pretzel crust with ricotta cheese so you have the richness of a cheesecake in a no bake dessert.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie

    Berry Crisp With Lemon Curd

    A bowl of blueberry crisp next to a baking dish.
    Berry Crisp With Lemon Curd. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Blackberries, blueberries and raspberries make up this berry crisp with a smooth lemon curd and is a great way to feature fresh berries.
    Get the Recipe: Berry Crisp With Lemon Curd

    Not Too Sweet Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

    Lemon muffins next to slices of lemon on a cooling rack.
    Not Too Sweet Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tender muffins that are super soft and moist and just the right amount of texture from crunchy poppy seeds! Finished off with a simple lemon glaze.
    Get the Recipe: Not Too Sweet Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

    Lemon-Lime Atlantic Beach Pie With Saltine Crust

    A slice of pie next to an entire pie.
    Lemon-Lime Atlantic Beach Pie With Saltine Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy recipe for Atlantic Beach Pie is sweet and salty and as beautiful as every summer dessert should be, with no pastry crust needed.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon-Lime Atlantic Beach Pie With Saltine Crust

    Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie With Just 5 Ingredients

    A Lemonade pie topped with strawberries.
    Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie With Just 5 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    EASY Icebox Strawberry Lemonade Pie is a refreshing summer pie with creamy lemon filling & fresh strawberries in a graham cracker crust.
    Get the Recipe: Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie With Just 5 Ingredients

    Fluffy Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Filling

    Fluffy Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Filling. Photo Credit: Easy Southern Desserts

    This Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Filling is made with homemade tangy lemon curd, fluffy coconut cake layers, and a rich, velvety cream cheese frosting. 
    Get the Recipe: Fluffy Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Filling

    Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk

    A creamy pie with a golden brown graham cracker crust is partially cut, revealing its smooth texture. A slice of this delectable lemon dessert is placed on a white scalloped plate nearby, next to another plate holding lemon wedges and silver utensils. A grey napkin lies beneath the plates.
    Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk. Photo Credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With its classic graham cracker crust and creamy lemon filling, this Lemon Icebox Pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk

    Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    A blueberry bundt cake with frosting.
    Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo Credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This is a simple from-scratch recipe for blueberry bundt cake. With blueberries in every bite and a cream cheese frosting, what’s not to love!
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars

    Plates with lemon pistachio bars.
    Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Sweet and tart with a slightly nutty finish, these Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars are the perfect combination of all your favorite sweets.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars

    Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones With Creme Fraiche

    Two blueberry scones with creme fraiche next to a container of frosting.
    Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones With Creme Fraiche. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Blueberry scones with creme fraiche are amazing for breakfast or afternoon tea. The pastry is heavenly and not too sweet, crisp on the outside but tender on the inside.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones With Creme Fraiche

    Bakery-Style Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

    Bakery-Style Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This super moist and tender lemon poppy seed cake has a buttery, pound cake-like texture with a sweet lemon glaze popping with citrus flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Bakery-Style Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

    Uber Lemony Baked Lemon Cheesecake With Lemon Curd

    Uber Lemony Baked Lemon Cheesecake With Lemon Curd. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    Bursting with lemony flavor, this baked cheesecake with graham cracker crust requires no water bath. Store-bought lemon curd makes this cheesecake Uber-lemony! Super rich and creamy even without any eggs.
    Get the Recipe: Uber Lemony Baked Lemon Cheesecake With Lemon Curd

    Bakery-Style Lemon Ricotta Muffins With Raspberry Jam

    Bakery-Style Lemon Ricotta Muffins With Raspberry Jam. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    Bursting with lemon flavor, these muffins have a lots of creamy ricotta for moisture and flavor. Raspberry jam is swirled into the batter and into the muffin tops. Makes 8 jumbo bakery-style muffins.
    Get the Recipe: Bakery-Style Lemon Ricotta Muffins With Raspberry Jam

    Obsession-Worthy Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake

    Obsession-Worthy Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    Made using lots of lemon zest and juice, this flavorful Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake is easy to make with simple ingredients and no mixer needed. Serves 8.
    Get the Recipe: Obsession-Worthy Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake

    Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies

    Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    These delicious lemon thyme shortbread cookies are easy to make and have the perfect zing of lemon and the savoriness of thyme.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies

    Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Mousse Frosting

    Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Mousse Frosting. Photo Credit: Lauren’s Latest

    These Lemon Cupcakes with lemon mousse frosting are made with simple ingredients, but what makes them extra special is the frosting!
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Mousse Frosting

    Soft Lemon Zucchini Cookies With Lemon Glaze

    Round cookies with a light drizzle of white icing are cooling on a black wire rack. The cookies appear soft and have small green specks, making them a refreshing choice for fans of lemon desserts.
    Soft Lemon Zucchini Cookies With Lemon Glaze. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Lemon Zucchini Cookies are sweet pillows of deliciousness. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze these cookies are kid-approved!
    Get the Recipe: Soft Lemon Zucchini Cookies With Lemon Glaze

    Perfect Lemon Bars {Tangy & Sweet}

    Perfect Lemon Bars {Tangy & Sweet}. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This Lemon Bar Recipe is a quintessential party dessert, baking up perfectly sweet while still lemony and tart. Easy and delicous lemon desserts!
    Get the Recipe: Perfect Lemon Bars {Tangy & Sweet}

    Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake

    A square piece of lemon poke cake with frosting and mint leaves on top sits on a stack of white plates. The background shows a baking dish with the remainder of the cake, additional mint leaves, and a whole lemon.
    Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This sweet and citrusy Lemon Poke Cake has a delicious vanilla sponge base soaked with ribbons of lemon Jell-O and lemon Cool Whip frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake

    These zesty lemon desserts are so refreshing and delicious that they’ll be gone before you know it! Whether it’s a casual get-together or a special occasion, these treats are guaranteed to leave everyone wanting the recipe! If you’re tired of lemon desserts, try some of these fabulous cakes.

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