36 lemon dessert recipes

Lemon buttermilk pie is a silky Southern custard pie, tangy with buttermilk and fresh lemon, baked low and slow in a blind-baked crust until just set. Chill it cold for a clean, creamy slice.

Lemon oatmeal cookies bright with lemon juice, zest, and extract, made lighter with oil and egg whites and given extra crunch from crisp rice cereal. A crisp, citrusy twist on the classic oatmeal cookie.

Low fat lemon poppy seed Bundt cake using yogurt and egg substitute for tender crumb without the butter. Bright citrus glaze finishes each slice.

Very beautiful ice cream, definitly will make it again.

Don’t throw away citrus peel. You can use the peel of orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit. This is commonly used in fruit cakes and desserts. If you like try this recipe.

Pineapple gelatin dessert made with crushed pineapple, unflavored gelatin, cinnamon, and lemon juice. A light, no-sugar-added, diabetic-friendly molded dessert.

Pineapple Bavarian cream made with crushed pineapple, lemon gelatin, and whipped heavy cream folded together into a chilled, cloud-light molded dessert. A retro classic worth bringing back.

Traditional Irish carrageen pudding set with seaweed, sweetened with honey and lemon, then lightened with whipped cream and beaten egg white. A delicate, silky cold dessert.

Party lemon bisque is a vintage no-bake chilled dessert: lemon gelatin and partially-frozen sweetened condensed milk whipped into a cloud-light mousse over graham cracker crumbs. Tangy, sweet, and built for a crowd.

No-bake blueberry pie with sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and lemon in a crumb crust. Just chill and serve for a creamy, fruity dessert that's foolproof.

Ipswich lemon pie, a traditional English custard tart with lemon juice, zest, butter, and eggs in shortcrust pastry. A simple, elegant British dessert served hot or cold.

Mini cheesecakes baked in muffin cups with a graham cracker crust, sour cream topping, and golden lemon sauce. Perfectly portioned individual desserts for parties and potlucks.

Stewed California figs cooked low and slow in water, with variations using orange, lemon, sherry, ginger, or cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled for breakfast or dessert.

Sugar-free strawberry ice made with pureed strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar replacement. A light, diabetic-friendly frozen dessert with almost no calories.

Rainbow Jello with alternating layers of strawberry, orange, lemon, and lime gelatin separated by creamy sweetened condensed milk filling. A showstopping party dessert.

Pineapple chiffon cake layered with chocolate cookies and a light-as-air gelatin mousse. A no-bake, low-calorie dessert with bright tropical flavor and lemon zing.