Lemon Desserts

lemon desserts

Heavenly lemon pie, copycat lemon loaf, easy lemon curd, lemon cream cheese bars, lemon crunch cookies, ice box lemon drop cake… Bright and citrusy, lemon desserts can add sunshine to your day. If you’re baking for a party, treating yourself on a sunny day, or are a lemon lover, these lemon desserts are a must-try.

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“My grandmother made a delicious, moist lemon cake like this from scratch years ago. It was my favorite. Now, with time as a rare ingredient in my kitchen, I use a box cake mix and add a few things of my own to make the same great taste my grandmother created.” – Jane
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“This recipe has always had a soft spot in my heart since I was a little girl. The cake portion can easily be turned into a loaf of lemon bread. And no matter how you slice this, it is just the right amount of lemon flavor without being overly tart or sweet.” – Shay
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“This may be my favorite thing to make (and eat), but it’s not friendly to the waistline. It’s delicious on scones and muffins. I use it to fill tarts, pour it warm over pound cake, and even as a cake filling.” – Nickole
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“This is an old family recipe. It is delicious and, I believe, the best lemon pie recipe you’ll ever taste. Every time someone new tries it, they are hooked and try to figure out what makes it taste delish.” – Sharon
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“This lemon crunch cookie is cake-like, and the frosting is creamy, all bursting with lemon flavor. The crunch topping is the crowning glory.” – Debbie
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“I used a variation of my mom’s Creamy Lemon Meringue Pie recipe and put it on a French vanilla cake, then topped it off with fluffy white frosting. This cake is so light in taste that it won’t even feel like you’ve eaten a slice!” – Melissa
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“I wanted to make cream cheese cookies, but no cream cheese. But I had ricotta, fruit, and a cake mix. These came out so good, Light, cake-like citrus sunshine in a cookie. I love semi-homemade. Named after my son, he loves these cookies!” – Lisa
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“My family loves this easy pie. This recipe makes 2 lemon pies.” – Pam
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“We eat 100% from scratch and 100% organic in our home. This recipe is a decadent delight because it’s not made from a box mix. It’s made with whole, natural, and delicious ingredients that come together for a fantastic zing to your tastebuds. It’s wonderful as a dessert and divine with coffee. My friends and family love this recipe.” – Gaia
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“I was introduced to this recipe a very long time ago and remember the refreshing taste. It’s almost like an upside-down lemon meringue pie as the meringue is the crust.” – Marcia
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“This luscious lemon dessert was requested by a co-worker for her birthday.” – Stephanie
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“I love all things lemon. These are easy and tasty!” – Adrienne
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“My dad makes this cake, and it is so good and moist and of course, very lemony.” – Patsy
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“I cook for large crowds, and making it on cookie sheets makes it easier to serve large groups. It’s easier to cut up and serve small squares than large pieces of pie.” – Jennette
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“This is a very light, but rich cake. It’s very versatile, as you do not have to stick to using lemon if you do not wish. Pretty much any citrus fruit will yield a yummy cake.” – Tessa
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“When I was a child, I remember my mom making this cake. I don’t think she ever wrote down the recipe, but this is my version of her Lemon Tunnel Cake. It is requested a lot by friends and famil,y or when I am baking for any gathering. It’s a lemon lover’s dream.” – Jeanne
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“Sweet and tangy lemon tarts in light and flaky all-butter pastry crust!” – Kevin