37 lemon dessert recipes

When sweet and tangy combine, magical dishes are created.

May 25, 2022 1:53am

There's generally two types of dessert lovers - those who love rich, creamy chocolate and caramel recipes, and those who prefer more citrusy flavours like lemon, lime and orange cakes. This collection of dessert recipes definitely appeal to the latter, honouring the delightful fusion of sweet and tart. Lemons bring a much-welcome zing that cuts through the richness of some desserts. Below, all the classics as well as a few inventive dishes like our gluten-free lemontons, citrus marshmallows and lemon-sugar dusted doughnuts.

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Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding

Delicious bursts of blueberry create a delight to the senses.

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Lemon custard and strawberry jam brûlée tart

Crack through the brulee top to a delicate lemon custard underneath.

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Blackberry lemon cake with blackberry fool

Slightly tart, slightly sweet - completely delicious.

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Incredibly simple to make as well as tasting sweet and zesty, this tangy lemon squares slice is a welcome treat when you hit that mid-afternoon slump

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Earl grey bomboloni with lemon curd

Enjoy these delightful doughnuts with a hint of bergamot and bursting with lemon curd.

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Vegan overnight jasmine tea lemon curd scrolls

Lemon curd is traditionally made with eggs, our version uses coconut cream and cornflour in these tasty vegan scrolls for a tasty morning tea treat.

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Air fryer bread and butter pudding

A creamy custard mix poured over stale bread, this easy air fryer dessert has been created with tangy flavours of lemon curd and raspberry.

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Classic lemon cheesecake

With an easy biscuit base and a smooth and creamy citrus filling, this beautiful no-bake cheesecake recipe is one you'll want to make again and again.

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Passionfruit and lemon butter

With a few simple ingredients; lemon, passion fruit, butter, sugar and a pinch of salt you can create this homemade curd and spread it on everything

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Lemon and blueberry cheesecake

Bringing together sweet blueberries and sour lemons, this simple cheesecake from Anneka Manning's cookbook 'BakeClass' is light but luscious. It's the perfect end to a lazy summer meal.

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Baked lemon cheesecake

This is one of the most loved desserts around the world. Gingernuts are a lovely alternative for the base, and fresh passionfruit pulp or raspberries are delicious served on top.

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Lemon drizzle cake

The flavours of lemon are absolutely fantastic. Add some nutty notes with almond, a bright drizzle to go on top and you've got an ideal treat

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Lemon, honey and coconut delicious

Dig your spoon into this delicious dessert.

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Lemon curd cake

The secret ingredient in this cake is lemon curd, which gives the cake a deliciously buttery lemon flavour – coupled with a simple lemon glaze drizzle, it is perfect for citrus lovers.