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    Refreshingly Delicious: 13 Lemon Desserts for Any Occasion!

    Published: Aug 19, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you’re as obsessed with lemony treats as I am, you’ve got to check out these dessert ideas. I have this awesome lineup of lemon desserts that are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re throwing a party or just want something refreshing to enjoy after dinner. Each recipe is bursting with zesty goodness—I can’t wait for you to try them out!

    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 Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    A frosted blueberry bundt cake.
    Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    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

    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

    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: 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

    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

    Lemon Snowflake Cookies

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Snowflake Cookies

    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

    Lemon Chess Pie

    A slice of pie being removed form a pie plate.
    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

    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

    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

    Copycat Starbucks Madeleine Recipe

    Copycat Starbucks Madeleine Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Copycat Starbucks Madeleine Recipe is a sweet cake-like cookie that has a touch of lemon zest and smooth vanilla flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Copycat Starbucks Madeleine Recipe

    Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake

    A slice of lemon poke cake with light frosting and a mint garnish sits on a stack of white plates. In the background, a rectangular dish holds the remaining cake, accompanied by a whole lemon and additional mint leaves.
    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

    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

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