Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy: 17 Quick and Tasty Lemon Desserts

When life gives you lemons, it’s time to make some delicious desserts! Lemon treats are the perfect mix of sweet and tart, and we’ve rounded up 17 recipes that fit the “easy peasy lemon squeezy” motto. From zesty lemon pistachio bars to creamy lemon ice-box pie, these desserts are simple to prepare. Whether you’re in the mood for baking or just want a quick treat, these lemony treats have got you covered!

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.
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Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe

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

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The smell of freshly baked bread is always irresistible. Impress your family and friends with a this Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe.
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Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones With Creme Fraiche

Two blueberry scones on a platter drizzled with a glaze. — Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones With Creme Fraiche. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Bakery-Style Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

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.
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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.
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Copycat Starbucks Madeleine Recipe

Copycat Starbucks Madeleine Recipe is a sweet cake-like cookie that has a touch of lemon zest and smooth vanilla flavor.
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Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video)

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

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.
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Southern Lemonade with Simple Syrup

A pitcher filled with lemonade and lemon slices sits on a tray alongside three empty glasses with ice and lemon slices. Two halved lemons are also on the tray, and the background features a light blue surface. — Southern Lemonade with Simple Syrup. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

A refreshing glass of lemonade is the perfect cure for a hot summer day in the South. With 3 simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious homemade lemonade recipe, it’s so much better than what you can get at the store.
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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.
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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.
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Strawberry Lemon Cake With Honey Whipped Cream

A bite of cake on a fork with whipped cream — Strawberry Lemon Cake Wiht 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.
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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.
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