Squeeze the Day With These 56 Zesty Lemon Desserts & Treats!
Welcome to the zest fest of your dreams! If life gives you lemons, we say turn them into 56 mouthwatering desserts and treats that will make your taste buds tango. From the tangy perfection of lemon drizzle loaf cake to the creamy delight of lemon cheesecake, and the irresistible charm of lemon tarts, we’ve got your citrus cravings covered. So pucker up and get ready to dive into a world where lemons reign supreme and dessert is always the answer!

56 Zesty Lemon Desserts & Treats
Discover 56 irresistible lemon desserts and treats, including lemon drizzle loaf cake, lemon tarts, and lemon cheesecake. Dive into a zesty adventure that will make your taste buds dance with citrusy delight!
This lemon loaf cake is topped with a delicious lemon drizzle. It's an amazing sweet treat for any occasion!
Super simple and easy to make mini lemon tarts. Great for dessert bars, parties, or anytime you need a citrus treat.
Pillowy soft cookie shells are sandwiched with a zippy buttercream, creating these delicious lemon whoopie pies. It’s a simple handheld dessert that’s always a crowd-pleaser!
This stunning Lemon Blackberry Cake is as good tasting as it is gorgeous! Perfect for spring and summer!
Lemon crunch cheesecake is a delicious no bake cheesecake recipe. It’s simple, low cost and easy to make. With an amazing zingy refreshing lemon flavour all it requires is a bit of time to set in your fridge.
These Raspberry Cookies are delightfully soft, fluffy, and buttery, packed with the vibrant flavors of fresh lemon and raspberries. They're incredibly easy and quick to make, ensuring they're a hit with everyone who tries them!
This nostalgic Lemon Poke Cake is sweet, tart, and refreshing. The whipped topping "frosting" keeps it extra easy.
These sweet and tangy Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are simply beautiful to look at while also completely addictive!
These zesty, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth lemon shortbread cookies are made in 30 minutes with just 6 ingredients. Lemon lovers will love the sweet-tangy burst of lemon glaze on these cookies.
These lemon chocolates are bursting with flavor. Fresh lemon and dark chocolate are an unexpectedly delicious flavor combination.
This lemon coconut loaf is such a light and healthy treat - especially for the summer months. It's so moist and topped with a honey lemon drizzle.
This elegant lemon posset in a lemon shell is a creamy, tangy, and velvety dessert made with just three main ingredients—cream, sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Served in hollowed-out lemon halves, it’s a stunning yet simple treat perfect for any occasion!
Meyer lemon bars are a delicious and tangy treat!
These gluten-free lemon poppyseed muffins, boast a zesty taste and a light crunch on the outside, complimented by a vibrant lemon essence. Finished with a sweet coconut icing, they are both quick to prepare and super yummy!
Lemon white chocolate cookies - perfectly chewy with lightly crisp edges, loads of dreamy white chocolate and bright lemon flavour.
This 6-ingredient Lemonade Pie has a cool and creamy no-bake filling. It's perfect for spring and summer!
Easy Eggless Lemon Cranberry Scones recipe. A great dessert or nut free snack idea to satisfy your sweet tooth.
This lemon olive oil cake is moist and full of bright citrus flavor. It's an easy make-ahead dessert.
These Lemon Rhubarb Bars balances tart with sweet to make these easy, flavorful, wonderful little treats.
Lemon rolls are homemade lemon sweet rolls with lemon sugar filling. These pillowy lemon rolls are topped with a simple but delicious homemade cream cheese frosting.
Granny's Quick Lemon Curd is the quickest and easiest lemon curd. Utterly delicious and fuss free, you'll have lemon curd in 5 minutes with this recipe.
This pretty little lemon cake will impress your family and friends! Every layer is soaked with lemon syrup for an extra punch of lemon flavor!
Creamy, refreshing, and downright dreamy, this Whipped Lemonade will soon be your go-to summer drink! If you're a lemonade fan, you won’t want to miss this recipe!
You'll love these lemon blueberry cookies that are soft and refreshing. They are delicious and easy to make!
Lemon ricotta cheesecake is unlike any other, with a uniquely mild flavor of ricotta cheese and a fresh lemon tang. Preparing it takes me under 30 minutes and requires fewer ingredients than a traditional cheesecake.
This recipe for lemon loaf inspired by Starbucks strikes a balance between a zesty lemon taste and the sweetness of a luscious lemon glaze. It uses simple ingredients and is super easy to make.
These dairy free lemon bars are so dreamy, you can’t tell they’re dairy-free! The buttery crisp shortbread layer is topped with a silky and tangy lemon curd layer that slices up nice and clean!
Two rounds of crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside churros Mexicanos are filled with a lemony cheesecake filling for a bright, tart contrast to the classic, cozy cinnamon-sugar exterior.
Are you ready for the Best Lemon Cheesecake Ever that will absolutely hit your sweet spot? Lemon Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit perfectly combines the tangy, zesty flavor of fresh lemons with the creamy, rich taste of cheesecake.
Lemon Curd Filled donuts are filled with homemade lemon curd made from scratch and coated with a crispy sweet sugar glaze.
Lemon Cheesecake Cheese Ball - All the creamy, luscious goodness you love about cheesecake transformed into a lemony dessert cheese ball!
Who doesn’t love lemon cookies? Especially Lemon Cool Whip Cookies! What makes this version even better? These are 4-ingredient Lemon Cookies!
Moist, lemony and bursting with juicy blueberries, this lemon blueberry loaf is perfect for a tea, shower or brunch.
Refreshing lemon and mixed berry protein popsicles are a delicious treat with 11 grams of protein per popsicle.
This classic lemon tart features a buttery, crisp pastry crust filled with a silky, tangy lemon custard. With its perfect balance of sweetness and citrusy brightness, it’s a timeless dessert that’s both elegant and refreshing!
Brighten your day with a Lemon Bundt Cake, a delicious dessert featuring zesty lemon flavors and a tangy glaze.
Mix the flavors of lemon and raspberry in this delightful cupcake recipe. Great for a refreshing dessert.
Lemon curd loaf cake is an easy quick bread that combines zesty and sweet flavors in a treat that can double as dessert or breakfast.
This tender, moist and absolutely delicious snack cake has a craggy, crackly, meringue-like top created by whipped egg white and a generous layer of superfine sugar.
These Italian-style lemon ricotta ramekin cheesecakes are made with ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, Greek yogurt and lemon zest for easy individual-sized desserts.
Lemon sugar cookies are soft and tender sugar cookies that have the extra zing of lemon and are topped with a creamy lemon buttercream frosting.
These creamy, sweet, and tangy lemon bars need just five ingredients and are so easy, even beginners can nail them! Want to impress? Sprinkle on some lemon zest or pop a few raspberries on top!
The easy lemon scones are budget friendly and super fun to make with ingredients yuo already own.
Easy Lemon Curd Muffins with a lemon curd dimple are so popular. The lemon curd sinks to the middle during baking leaving a sticky puddle on top. and are finished off with a dusting of icing sugar.
These delicious gluten free lemon cupcakes will be a big hit for citrus season! With bright lemon flavor, tender cake and a creamy lemon buttercream frosting, these cupcakes have it all!
These mini cheesecakes are delicious with a creamy and light lemon cheesecake filling, shortbread crust and a blueberry sauce.
Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Muffins recipe. Crunchy poppy seeds compliment the tender muffins so well, they make a great afternoon snack.
This lemon curd cake has layers of buttery soft cake, lemon butter cream, and luscious lemon curd.
These Glazed Lemon Cookies pack a double-whammy of bright, citrusy flavor for pure sunshine in a bite!
These Baked Strawberry Lemon Donuts are the perfect lemony treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert!
Make this easy and delicious lemon curd in the microwave! It's a perfect way to top pound cake, shortcakes, or even toast!
This easy lemon loaf cake is soft, moist and packed with vibrant citrus flavor. It's dairy-free, eggless and vegan friendly but tastes just like the traditional version!
This Lemon Chia Seed Pudding is the perfect balance of sweet and tart! It's great for meal prep and definitely a must-try recipe!
This easy lemon basil granita is a frozen dessert made with a quick basil honey simple syrup and lemon juice. No ice cream maker needed!
Ever made lemon cookies that turned out soft and cakey? Same here—but if you’re craving a chewy, zesty bite packed with fresh lemon flavor (and a hint of lemon extract), these cookies are the way to go!
These lemon popsicles are sweet, tart, and refreshing. They’re quick and easy to prepare.