10 Sweet and Tangy Lemon Dessert Recipes

We’ve gathered up 10 sweet and tangy lemon dessert recipes that are guaranteed to brighten your day. From creamy lemon cheesecake to fluffy cupcakes and melt-in-your-mouth cookies, there’s a little something here for everyone. 

Raspberry Lemon Cookies

Raspberry Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

These Raspberry Lemon Cookies are a dreamy mix of buttery, crumbly goodness and a pop of vibrant lemony tang. And the best part? They are incredibly easy to make!
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lemon Cookies

Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Lemon meltaway cookies on a white serving platter.
Lemon Meltaway Cookies. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

These Lemon Meltaway Cookies are a delightful burst of zesty sweetness! Picture this: soft, buttery lemon sugar cookies hugging a luscious layer of tangy lemon buttercream frosting. Every bite melts in your mouth, delivering pure citrus bliss.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Lemon Cheesecake Bars With Lavender

Lemon cheesecake bars with lavendar on a white plate.
Lemon Cheesecake Bars With Lavender. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

These Lemon Cheesecake Bars start with a buttery, lemon-kissed crust and are crowned with a velvety lavender-infused filling. It’s the perfect treat to brighten up any summer day!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cheesecake Bars With Lavender

Lemon Crinkle Cake

Lemon crinkle cake on a serving plate
Lemon Crinkle Cake. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This Lemon Crinkle Cake is a mouthwatering delight, featuring layers of golden, flaky phyllo dough, a luscious lemon custard, and a simple yet zesty lemon drizzle. Each bite is bursting with buttery, citrusy goodness that’s sure to win over everyone!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Crinkle Cake

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Slice of lemon merginue cheescake on a plate.
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake is pure citrus bliss in every forkful! Imagine a rich, creamy lemon cheesecake resting on a buttery graham cracker crust, crowned with fluffy, golden-toasted meringue. Are you craving it already?
Get the Recipe: Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Italian Lemon Cream Cake

slice of italian lemon cream cake on a small plate.
Italian Lemon Cream Cake. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This Italian Lemon Cream Cake is a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any gathering! With its light, refreshing flavors and just the right amount of sweetness, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress everyone at the table.
Get the Recipe: Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Mini Lemon Meringue Pies

Mini Lemon Meringue Pies. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

Learn how to create these charming mini lemon meringue pies! These single-serve delights feature crisp mini pie shells brimming with homemade lemon filling, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a cloud of fluffy meringue. Truly a dream dessert for lemon lovers!
Get the Recipe: Mini Lemon Meringue Pies

Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes

lemon cream cheese cupcakes on a wooden cutting board.
Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

These Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a treat you can enjoy anytime! Light and fluffy, they’re bursting with zesty lemon goodness, while the cream cheese filling adds a luscious, velvety surprise in every bite. One taste, and you’ll be hooked!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Lemon Icebox Cake

Slice of lemon icebox cake on a plate.
Lemon Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This No Bake Lemon Icebox Cake is the perfect cool and refreshing treat! With a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s a fun and effortless twist on a classic favorite!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Icebox Cake

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  1. I LOVE these! I lean heavily into lemon flavor when the weather starts to warm up. I can’t wait to make all of them.