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Home » Course or Meal » Desserts » Luscious Lemon Desserts (Recipes to Use Fresh Lemons)

Luscious Lemon Desserts (Recipes to Use Fresh Lemons)

October 24th, 2021 | 18 Comments

Lemon desserts are always a favorite, so I’ve gathered the best, and most luscious lemon dessert recipes for you to keep, and refer to whenever you want a lemony treat! I’ve included American classics, international favorites, and even some beverages that can double as desserts.luscious lemon desserts collageAs the lucky owner of two Meyer lemon trees, I know what it’s like to be inundated with lemons.

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So call me the expert lemon recipe lady, or whatever you will, I just love lemons, and using them in desserts! 

Okay, so I lied. I don’t just love them in desserts! 😎 Best lemon drop martini recipe, ever.

The Best Ever Lemon Drop Martini Recipe in two glasses

Yes, these are from my own trees. Aren’t they a thing of beauty?

Basket of freshly picked Meyer lemons

Grab your cake pans and bake a lemon cake or do something really different and break out the martini glasses (these glasses come with a 25 yr guarantee!) for some syllabub! I will continue to add more lemony recipes, so save this post! 

Lemon Desserts (Recipes to Use Fresh Lemons)

Sicilian whole lemon cake on a plate with a fork

  • Sicilian Whole Lemon Cake 🍋 -no waste, uses the entire lemon.

    overhead gluten free lemon cake on a plate

 

  •  Gluten Free Sicilian Whole Lemon Cake 🍋 – gluten free version of the cake above.

    lemon posset in glasses
    Photo courtesy of What a Girl Eats.
  • Lemon Posset 🍋 – quite possibly the easiest dessert, ever.

    raspberry topped lemon souffle
    Photo courtesy of That Skinny Chick Can Bake.
  • Raspberry Topped Lemon Soufflés 🍋 – impress your guests!

    Meyer lemon flan on a plate
    Photo courtesy of Cooking on the Weekends.
  • Meyer Lemon Flan 🍋 – smooth and creamy, and definitely luscious!

    Passion Fruit Meringue Tartlet

  • Passion Fruit and Lemon Meringue Tartlets 🍋 – a French patisserie classic.

    lemon bars stack
    Photo courtesy of What a Girl Eats.
  • Lemon Bars 🍋 – A classic American lemon dessert.

    ricotta pancakes on china with lemon and pink roses

  • Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Raspberry Sauce 🍋 – Sweet and delicious enough to be served as dessert.

    Individual trifles whipped cream limoncello

  • Individual Lemon Raspberry Trifles 🍋 – No cook, and easy to make using lemon cake (recipes above).

    Madeira cake with glass of Madeira wine

  • Madeira Cake 🍋 – a classic British cake (uses the rind of one lemon)

    lemon syllabub
    Photo courtesy of What a Girl Eats.
  • Lemon Syllabub 🍋 – an old fashioned mix between a beverage and dessert.

    lemon meringue pie
    Photo courtesy of Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.
  • Lemon Meringue Pie 🍋 – is a perfect dessert; simply a classic.

    Lemon granita in lemon shell

  • Lemon Granita 🍋 – a frozen ice dessert popular in Italy.

    lemon curd muffins
    Photo courtesy of Fab Food 4 All
  • Lemon Curd Muffins 🍋 – a British teatime treat.

    two slices of lemon pound cake on a plate with a rose on a lap

  • Better Thank Starbucks Iced Lemon Pound Cake 🍋 – just like Starbucks’ without all the chemicals and preservatives.

    lemon ice cream in lemon shell

  • Lemon Ice Cream 🍋 – super easy, made-in-a-blender recipe and one of my favorite lemon desserts.

    Lemon Panna Cotta
    Photo courtesy of Culinary Ginger.
  • Lemon Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce 🍋 – a creamy Italian dessert that is as smooth as silk.

    Torta di Ricotta al Limoncello (Italian-Style Limoncello Cheesecake)

  • Limoncello Cheesecake 🍋 – a lemon lover’s delight.

    almond Lemon Easter Cake
    Photo courtesy of Jill Colonna – Mad About Macarons.
  • Moist Almond Lemon Cake 🍋 – make it for Easter, it’s simply a lovely lemon dessert (gluten free).

    The Best Lemon Drop Martini Slush with dark background

  • Frozen Lemon (Slush) Martini 🍋 – if you love a good lemon drop martini, this is perfect for a summertime treat!

two sgroppino cocktails

  • Sgroppino 🍋 – another beverage that can do double duty as dessert! 

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I hope you check back often as I’ll continue adding more luscious lemon desserts to this list! The recipes won’t stop as long as I have two beautiful lemon trees in my garden. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll have a lemon tree in Italy!

sorrento lemons
Lemons from Sorrento, Italy.

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18 Responses

  1. David Scott Allen says:
    October 28, 2021 at 12:56 am

    As we come into Meyerand traditional lemon seasons, this boost is so valuable to bookmark! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Christina says:
      October 28, 2021 at 10:29 am

      Thanks, David!!!

      Reply
  2. Cathy says:
    October 26, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    I adore Meyer lemons and all of these recipes look amazing!

    Reply
    • Christina says:
      October 27, 2021 at 11:06 am

      Thanks, Cathy!

      Reply
  3. Jill's Mad About Macarons says:
    October 25, 2021 at 8:37 am

    It’s incredible: scrolling through each and every lemony recipe, I’m salivating just imagining them all – from your Lemon Drop Martini to all the luscious cakes. Thanks so much for including the lemon and almond cake and for the lemon meringue passion tarts. I can just imagine all the wonderful delights coming out of your kitchen with your 2 Meyer lemon trees! Thanks for the Californian sunshine, Christina x

    Reply
    • Christina says:
      October 25, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks, Jill! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  4. Frank says:
    October 25, 2021 at 4:49 am

    Quite a collection, Christina! I’d be hard pressed to choose my favorite. But if I had to, I might go for the syllabub (which I’ve never tried) or that old standby, the granita…

    Reply
  5. Valentina says:
    October 24, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    What a delicious collection of fresh lemon recipes, Christina. Taking after my mom, lemon desserts are my favorite (right after chocolate), and I want to try so many of these. I have one very small Meyer lemon tree, but it produces dozens of lemons each year. I can’t wait until they all turn yellow! Thanks so much for including my flan! :-) ~Valentina

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  6. Martha says:
    October 24, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    I love lemon! i can’t wait to try some of these…especially the ones I’ve never heard of before!

    Reply
    • Christina says:
      October 24, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      Awesome, Martha!

      Reply
  7. Janette says:
    October 24, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    Lemon desserts are my favorite and I want a taste of them all. Thank you for sharing my panna cotta.

    Reply
    • Christina says:
      October 24, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      Lemon is definitely a winning flavor! Thank YOU, Janette!

      Reply
  8. Camilla Hawkins says:
    October 24, 2021 at 2:27 pm

    Your lemon drop martini is one of the first recipes I came across years ago. I must try it as I’ve started to broaden my alcohol palette:-) Loving this round-up as lemon works so well with sweet recipes:-) Thanks for including my muffins!

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    • Christina says:
      October 24, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      Oh goodness, you definitely have to try the lemon drop martini! It’s actually scary that it doesn’t seem like there’s alcohol in it! Haha! Be careful! :)

      Reply
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A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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