336 lemon dessert recipes

Sweet potato pie with mashed yams, cream, vanilla, and a bright squeeze of lemon. The Southern Sunday-supper dessert that splits the difference between custard pie and pumpkin.

Citrus ice made with orange, grapefruit, and lemon juice frozen into a refreshing granita-style dessert. A light, diabetic-friendly frozen treat with bright triple-citrus flavor.

Ricotta souffles with raspberry sauce are light, puffed individual desserts baked in a water bath with lemon zest, vanilla, and cinnamon. Slashed open at the table and filled with bright raspberry sauce.

Low-calorie lemon Bavarian mousse made with no added sugar, using apple juice concentrate, pineapple juice, and whipped evaporated skim milk for a light, airy gelatin dessert.

Raspberry sorbet spiked with Beaujolais wine, lemon juice, and a touch of cream. A jewel-toned grown-up dessert with a smooth, scoopable texture. No ice cream maker required.

Key lime roll cake filled with lime-spiked lemon pie filling and frosted with whipped topping. A light, tangy jelly roll dessert tinted pale green and garnished with lime slices.

Light angel food cake rolled with a tangy lemon cream filling made from sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping. A stunning no-fuss dessert that starts with a box mix.

Ricotta pudding baked in individual cups until puffed and golden, made with part-skim ricotta, lemon zest, and a folded egg white for souffle-like lift. A light Italian-style dessert.

Tangy rhubarb meets creamy lemon tofu in this plant-based pie that transforms spring produce into a bright, refreshing dessert with silky texture and sweet-tart layers.

Syrup-soaked semolina cake made with yogurt, toasted almonds, and butter, drenched in chilled lemon syrup while still hot. A beloved Middle Eastern dessert that serves 20.

Warmly spiced walnut cake with molasses, honey, ginger, and cinnamon topped with bright lemon curd. A cozy, one-pan dessert with bold flavor and a citrus zing.

Cool cantaloupe wedges topped with warm blueberry compote simmered in port wine, cinnamon, and lemon. An elegant fruit dessert ready in 15 minutes with just 7 ingredients.

Pears poached in red Burgundy wine with cinnamon and lemon zest. An elegant French dessert with just 5 ingredients, served warm or cold in ruby-red syrup.

Grilled peaches stuffed with blueberries, brown sugar, and lemon juice wrapped in foil packets. A simple summer dessert with just 4 ingredients for the grill or oven.

Vegan ginger-pineapple pudding thickened with cornstarch and brightened with fresh ginger and lemon zest. Pour it into a pie crust or serve as a standalone dessert.

Deep dish fresh peach pie with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice under a flaky single-crust top. Baked hot then low for a bubbly, golden summer dessert.