41 Lemon Dessert Recipes As Lovely As They Are Sweet

From the dough to the glaze, these shortbread cookies are loaded with lemon flavor thanks to fresh juice and zest. Use your fingers to rub and combine the lemon zest and sugar coating until fragrant.

Thyme naturally has a lemony undertone that compliments the fresh lemon in these shortbread cookies perfectly.

Frozen lemonade concentrate is the key to this refreshingly tangy lemon pie. It’s practically effortless too, and doesn’t require an oven to make.

We’ve taken all of our favorite parts of lemon meringue pie and transformed them into a beautiful layer cake. Instead of a classic frosting, we cover the towering cake in a toasted meringue.

We love a no-bake dessert, especially a refreshing lemon one. Tangy layers of lemon pudding and cream cheese make this Lemon Lush a delightfully zingy treat.

When sour lemons pair with tart blueberries, it creates a crave-worthy dynamic flavor duo that is nearly irresistible. Impress your guests with the addition of candied lemon slices atop the luscious frosting.

Sometimes called no-bake lemon bars, this retro dessert couldn’t be easier to assemble thanks to store-bought shortcuts like jarred lemon curd.

Everything you love about a traditional lemon pie is infused in this layered cheesecake. The toasted swoops of meringue on top are sure to impress anyone you serve it to.

Think of this lemon granita as a grown-up slushy. You can even top them with Champagne, for a fun, slightly buzzy dessert.

A sunny and bright spin on a Southern pie staple. Just make sure to use fresh lemon juice (and zest); the bottled stuff won’t do.

Although this lemon cake is perfect for Easter, mix up the sprinkle decor and it can be your go-to lemon sheet cake year-round.

Poke cakes ensure that the inside of the cake has just as much flavor and moisture as the frosting.

Cranberries and lemons come together to create a colorful dessert that’s both tangy and sweet.

Two of our favorite things (lemon + cheesecake) come together in one amazing cake. You’re going to want to grab your springform pan immediately.

We’ll admit that this is not a casual baking project, but this 8-layer thing of beauty is well worth the effort.

The bright taste of lemon juice gives a touch of spring to this flavorful dessert.

There’s nothing like a classic lemon bar is there? As a bonus, this recipe includes two fun ways to top them, so you can put a fresh spin on the sweet treat.

We can’t get enough of this sweet bread. The recipe makes two loaves—you can keep one and share the other, if you’re feeling generous.

You can use store-bought crust, if desired, to help this seven-ingredient pie come together a little easier.

You’ll find homemade lemon curd sandwiched between the four layers of this lemon cake. The curd will need to chill for 8 hours after it’s made, so make sure to prepare it in advance.

A marbled finish will wow your guests, but is easy to create.

This recipe makes three-and-a-half dozen cookies, so you’ll have plenty to go around at any gathering.

This old-fashioned pie is made with thinly sliced whole lemons—peels and all.

This cool and creamy dessert was made for hot Southern days.

Lining your slow cooker with aluminum foil will make cleanup a breeze.

Prepare the lemon curd for this cheesecake up to two weeks in advance, just store it in the refrigerator.

This multi-flavored cake is truly a labor of love, but the end result is worth it.

You can make this recipe up to one month ahead and freeze.

This big-batch recipe combines the tangy taste of lemon and sweet flavor of raspberry together for the perfect treat.

Lemon and raspberries? Well that’s simply a match made in heaven.

With this classic recipe, your favorite soft drink transforms into an extra-elegant Bundt cake.

What makes this Lemon Meringue Pie the best ever, you ask? The mile-high meringue, of course.

A crispy crumble topping is the cherry on top of these delectable, packable bars.

What better way to toast to the springtime than with this Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake?

Tender and moist, this cake is a beautiful complement to a cup of coffee.

Transform a box of cake mix into these bright cupcakes that taste totally homemade.

This heavenly spin on tiramisu is ideal for spring.

You can make your own graham cracker crust for this icebox pie or use store-bought to save some time.

In addition to the pictured blueberries, feel free to garnish the top of this layer cake with candied lemon peels as well.

The South is known for coconut cake, and this tangy twist on the classic is bound to become your new go-to recipe.

These crinkle lemon cookies look just as bright and sunny as they taste. Plus, lemon cake mix makes these cookies extra easy to make.