Craving something sweet and zesty? Look no further! These 18 lemon dessert recipes are bursting with bright citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion. From lemon cake to cookies, these treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while adding a refreshing twist to your dessert table.

Easy Lemon Bars with Brown Sugar Shortbread Crust

Easy Lemon Bars with Brown Sugar Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These lemon bars are the ultimate treat for any fan of bright, zesty desserts. The buttery shortbread crust made with brown sugar perfectly complements the tangy, silky lemon filling for a delightful balance of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Bars with Brown Sugar Shortbread Crust

Easy Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

Easy Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Moist and rich, this lemon pound cake brings a burst of citrus goodness in every bite. Topped with a glossy, sweet lemon glaze, it’s a simple yet irresistible dessert to whip up whenever you crave a citrusy treat.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

Lemon Blackberry Pound Cake

A bundt cake topped with pink glaze and fresh blackberries sits on a white plate, making it a vibrant choice for fans of zesty lemon desserts, photographed from above.
Lemon Blackberry Pound Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

The juicy tang of blackberries blends beautifully with the refreshing tartness of lemon in this pound cake. Every soft and fluffy slice is packed with flavor, giving you a delightful taste of summer in dessert form.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Blackberry Pound Cake

Lemon Cream

Lemon Cream. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Velvety smooth and bursting with citrusy brightness, lemon cream is a versatile addition to any dessert table. Whether spread over cakes or scooped onto scones, its fresh flavor is sure to impress.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cream

Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Brown Sugar

A plate of lemon crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar, arranged neatly on a blue and white dish—a perfect addition to your favorite lemon dessert recipes.
Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Brown Sugar. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, these lemon crinkle cookies get an extra depth of flavor from a touch of brown sugar. They’re a delightful mix of sweet and tart, with a gorgeous crackled finish.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Brown Sugar

Old-Fashioned Lemon Pie

A cheesecake inspired by lemon dessert recipes, topped with strawberries, blueberries, lemon slices, mint leaves, and edible flowers on a white plate, surrounded by scattered fruit and flowers.
Old Fashioned Lemon Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This creamy lemon pie is made extra lush with sweetened condensed milk, creating a filling that’s rich and smooth. Its nostalgic, zesty flavor paired with a flaky crust makes it hard to resist.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Lemon Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Strawberry Bars with Lemon Glaze

Strawberry Bars with Lemon Glaze. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Juicy strawberries and a tangy lemon glaze come together to create a dessert that’s fresh, flavorful, and so easy to make. Each bite brings a satisfying balance of sweet, tart, and buttery goodness.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Bars with Lemon Glaze

Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

A strawberry cupcake with pink frosting and a halved strawberry on top, showing a bite taken out, sits among fresh strawberries—a delightful treat for those who also love bright lemon desserts.
Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These strawberry lemon cupcakes are bursting with fruity flavors and topped with a swirl of luscious frosting. The pairing of juicy strawberries with tart lemon creates a refreshing twist on a classic favorite.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

Chewy Lemon Cookies

Image shows a fingers holding a Chewy Lemon Cookie with more in the background.
Chewy Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Soft and chewy with a bright lemony kick, these cookies are as comforting as they are delicious. Each bite is filled with zesty flavor that will have you reaching for another in no time.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Cookies

Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

A white plate with iced lemon cookies.
Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Take your lemon cookies to the next level with a sweet and tangy icing. These chewy, refreshing bites are perfect for when you want a dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

Delightfully Chewy Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies

Delightfully Chewy Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Who says gluten-free can’t taste amazing? These delightful lemon cookies are full of chewy, citrusy goodness, offering a vibrant, satisfying treat for everyone to enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Delightfully Chewy Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies

Easy Lemon Blueberry Cookies (With Fresh Fruit)

A stack of blueberry cookies with lemon zest on top. A glass jar filled with blueberries is in the background.
Easy Lemon Blueberry Cookies (With Fresh Fruit). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, these cookies are soft, colorful, and packed with juicy flavor. They’re a fun and fresh treat that’s as easy as it is delicious.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Blueberry Cookies (With Fresh Fruit)

Frosted Lemonade Ice Cream Cake

A piece of cake on a teal plate on a wooden background.
Frosted Lemonade Ice Cream Cake. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Layers of creamy lemonade ice cream and fluffy frosting make this dessert a dream come true. It’s a cool, refreshing way to indulge in lemony goodness.
Get the Recipe: Frosted Lemonade Ice Cream Cake

Lemon Bars

Lemon bars with powdered sugar on a white plate.
Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

With a buttery shortbread crust and rich, tangy lemon filling, these bars are simplicity at its finest. They’re zesty, sweet, and impossible to stop at just one.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bars

Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This lemon bundt cake is moist, fluffy, and soaked in sweet-tangy lemon syrup for maximum flavor. Its beautiful presentation and bright taste make it a showstopper for any gathering.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Cake Pie

A slice of lemon pie with raspberries on top.
Lemon Cake Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This unique dessert combines the fluffiness of a cake with the smooth custardiness of a pie, all infused with vibrant lemon flavor. It’s a two-in-one dessert that’s as intriguing as it is delicious.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cake Pie

Lemon Pie

A slice of lemon pie sits on a plate next to a pie with a slice removed.
Lemon Pie. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Classic and timeless, this lemon pie features a velvety lemon filling in a flaky crust. It’s a go-to recipe for anyone craving a bold, citrusy dessert that always delivers.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pie

Lemon Poke Cake

A slice of lemon cake on a white plate.
Lemon Poke Cake. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

This fun and flavorful cake is soaked with a zesty lemon mixture for extra moisture and tang. Topped with whipped cream or frosting, it’s a sweet and citrusy treat you’ll love serving.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Poke Cake

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