8 Dreamy Lemon Desserts You Absolutely Need to Try

There’s something utterly magical about lemon desserts. The perfect balance of tart and sweet brightens my day, and I can’t wait to share my eight dreamy lemon recipes that you absolutely need to try!

Lemon Meringue Pie

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup sugar (for meringue)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add water and cook until thickened.
3. Whisk in egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest. Pour into pie crust.
4. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
5. Spoon meringue over the lemon filling and spread to the edges. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

Servings

This recipe serves 8 delicious slices.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 320 | Fat: 10g | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 cup blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of the dish.
3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, lemon juice, and zest, mixing until combined.
4. Fold blueberries into the mixture and pour over the crust. Bake for 40 minutes, then cool.

Servings

This recipe yields about 12 bars.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 250 | Fat: 15g | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, eggs, lemon juice, and zest. Add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Fold in poppy seeds and fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Servings

This recipe makes 12 muffins.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 180 | Fat: 9g | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g

Lemon Tart

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pastry dough
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and fit pastry dough into a tart pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until combined. Add lemon juice, zest, and cream.
3. Pour the mixture into the tart shell and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Let it cool before serving, dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Servings

This recipe serves 8.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 250 | Fat: 15g | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g

Lemon Sorbet

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Freeze Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup lemon juice
• Zest of 2 lemons

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, heating until sugar dissolves. Let it cool.
2. Mix in lemon juice and zest, then pour into a shallow container.
3. Freeze for 4 hours, scraping with a fork every hour to create a fluffy texture.

Servings

This recipe yields about 4 servings.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 100 | Fat: 0g | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0g

Lemon Icebox Cake

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 package of graham crackers
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whip the cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
2. Fold in lemon juice and zest.
3. In a dish, layer graham crackers and lemon cream mixture, repeating until ingredients are used up.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Servings

This recipe makes about 10 servings.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 250 | Fat: 18g | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g

Lemon Coconut Cake

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, lemon juice, and zest, mixing well.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Let it cool before serving.

Servings

This recipe serves about 8.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 280 | Fat: 15g | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g

Final Thoughts

These lemon desserts are sure to bring a refreshing twist to your baking repertoire. I can’t wait for you to try them and share in the joy that lemony goodness brings!