50 Best Lemon Recipes

Celebrate summer’s arrival with these fresh lemon dessert and dinner recipes.  Lemons deserve a post all on their own because of their wonderful citrus flavor that can enhance meals and be the perfect balance for sweet desserts.  We have a recipe for you no matter what you are craving.  We’ve collected our best-ever lemon recipes to share our love of this fabulous citrus fruit.  Try out these various recipes which are a treat for your taste buds where you’ll find everything from lemon curd angel food cake, lemon cheesecakes, pies, mousse, cake, cookies, pasta, chicken and more.

 

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake – Swanky Recipes

Moist and flavorful lemon poppy seed cake lightened up and made with yogurt with plenty of flavor.

Lemon Meringue Angel Cake – Taste and Tell Blog

Angel food cake is a favorite in our house and I can’t think of a lighter and more delicious filling than lemon meringue.

Lemon Coconut Cake – A Latte Food

You’ll want to have this Lemon Coconut Cake with a moist cake with frosting in between layers.  This dessert is at the top of our list.

No Bake Lemon Oreo Cheesecake – Cincy Shopper

Lemon lover’s will adore this Lemon Oreo Cheesecake packed with plenty of cream cheese, golden Oreos and lemon flavor.

Lemon Meringue Raspberry Pie – Carlsbad Cravings

This refreshing summertime dessert is loaded with citrus flavor with the perfect sweet balance.

Skinny Lemon Mousse Bars – The Country Contessa

Lemon desserts are perfect for summer holidays and this skinny Lemon Mousse Bar is full of creamy goodness and citrus flavor.

Strawberry Lemon Angel Food Cake – Julies Eats and Treats

Everyone’s favorite angel food cake stuffed with whipped cream and strawberries in between layers and on top.

Glazed Lemon Sugar Cookies – Swanky Recipes

These lemon cookies have the best lemon citrus flavor and icing.

Lemon Lush – Spicy Southern Kitchen

The perfect creamy, light and refreshing dessert made with citrus and sweetness.

Raspberry Lemon Crepes – Cooking on the Front Burners

Breakfast doesn’t get any better than these Raspberry Lemon Crepes full of lemon curd and drizzled with raspberry syrup.

Lemon Oreo Cheesecake – Blommi

Take dessert to the next level with this sweet treat.  This thick and creamy lemon Oreo Cheesecake is whipped up delicious flavor and a lovely Oreo bottom crust.

Frosted Lemonade Chick-Fil-A Copycat – Cincy Shopper

Cool down with this Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade copycat drink this summer.

Lemon Cheesecake – Taste and Tell Blog

Traditional cheesecake filling with an unbelievably delicious cracker crust and lemon curd topping.

Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake – Swanky Recipes

Blueberry lemon lover’s will love this cake made with both fruits to keep cool this summer.

Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream – Foodie Misadventure

The ultimate lemon cheesecake ice cream whipped up at home and served on a hot summer day!

Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake – Layers of Happiness

Lemon bundt cake with blueberry cream cheese frosting is like a little slice of heaven.

Raspberry Filled Lemon Cupcakes – Kristines Kitchen Blog

Moist and flavorful lemon cupcakes made with a raspberry fruit filling and topping with chocolate frosting.

Lemon Delight – The Idea Room

This refreshing lemon dessert is loaded with citrus flavor and sweet cream for the perfect balanced dessert.

Lemon Truffles – Swanky Recipes

Simple white chocolate and lemon zest truffles rolled with yellow dusting sugar.  These truffles are incredibly creamy and flavorful.

Lemon Lush Bars – Cincy Shopper

Mouthwatering lemon and sweet cream Lemon Lush bars with the perfect cookie crust.

Iced Lemon Pound Cake – Lovely Little Kitchen

Incredibly delicious Iced Lemon Pound Cake for breakfast or dessert.

Lemon Crumble Bars – House of Yumm

Our family loves lemon crumble bars year round and are perfect on hot summer days.

Lemon Cream Angel Cake Roll – Yummy Healthy Easy

Whip up this delicious lemon cream angel cake roll.  This moist and flavorful cake is the perfect dessert to enjoy!

Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake – Julies Eats and Treats

Treat the family to this simple blueberry lemon pound cake that uses real fruit and just the right about of icing.

Lemon Square Bars – Kitchen Mostalgia

Everyone’s favorite creamy and flavorful lemon bars are perfect to celebrate a special day with.

Microwave Lemon Curd – High Heels and Grills

Simple, easy and convenient Lemon curd that can be used as filling for pie, cupcakes, crepes, dessert bars and so much more.

Lemon Icebox Pie –  Spicy Southern Kitchen

Whip up this refreshing lemon icebox pie with a creamy lemon filling and cookie crust.

Lemon Meringue Pie Cheesecake – Spend with Pennies

Cheesecake lover’s will love the delicious addition of meringue pie added to the traditional cheesecake.

Lemon Poke Cake – Bake or Break

Lemon poke cake with frosting is the only thing that needs to happen for dessert around here.

Lemon Monkey Bread – The Recipe Rebel

Delicious lemon monkey bread is a simple breakfast or dessert treat and is easy to make!

Lightened Up Lemon Meringue Pie – Food Done Light

Classic lemon meringue pie lightened up with lower calories and lower fat but with tons of flavor!

Lemon Sugar Cookies – Taste of Lizzy T

Soft and chewy lemon sugar cookies made with the perfect icing glaze.  This treat will be a family favorite!

Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake – The Idea Room

The best lemon poppy seed bundt cake and the only one you’ll want for a delicious treat!

Lemon Raspberry Cream Oatmeal Pies – Carlsbad Cravings

Lemon oatmeal pies filled with raspberry fruit cream centers makes this treat taste like a childhood favorite!

Strawberry Lemonade Bars – High Heels and Grills

The perfect fruit combination of strawberry and lemon bars with a delicious crust.

Lemon Pound Cake – Kudos Kitchen by Renee

Serve slices of this lemon pound cake to a hungry crowd and they’ll request it time and time again.

Lemon Pudding Cookies – Sewlicious Home Decor

Lemon cookies are our favorite baked treat and we love the addition of pudding stuffed centers!

Lemon Supreme Dessert – Cooking on the Front Burner

Whip of these single serving lemon supreme dessert cups to serve to guests this summer!

Lemon Meringue Tart – Dinner at the Zoo

This mile high lemon meringue tart is our favorite and makes for a beautiful gourmet dessert.

Lemon Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting – Carlsbad Cravings

Lemon Loaf with cream cheese frosting is possibly the best way to start breakfast!

Lemon Berry Crumb Bars – Living Sweet Moments

Lemon Berry Creme Crumb bars are the best way to use fresh fruit in a dessert.

Browned Butter Lemon Bars – The Lady Behind the Curtain

Classic lemon bars don’t get any better than this lemon lovers dessert.

Pink Lemonade Tiramisu – Frugal Foodie Mama

The ultimate fruity pink lemonade tiramisu with fresh berry frosting is one of our favorites!

Lemon Chiffon Cake – Living Sweet Moments

The ultimate lemon chiffon cake with citrus and sweet flavors in every bite.

Lemon Curd Sweet Rolls – Cooking With Curls

You’ll want to have this lemon curd sweet roll recipe for the holidays because these rolls are amazing!

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars – Cakes Cottage

Decadent lemon cream bars made with cream cheese and pie crust!

Chewy Lemon Cookies – Aladie’s Kitchen

Bakery style, chewy lemon cookies are moist, flavorful and one of our favorites.

Roasted Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Roasted Lemon Chicken and potatoes is a great way to add citrus and herb flavors to chicken and potatoes.

Sticky Honey Lemon Ginger Chicken – Carlsbad Cravings

Our favorite sticky honey lemon ginger chicken recipe made with an unbelievably delicious sauce.

Lemon Curd Ricotta Pancakes – A Family Feast

Sweet and savory lemon curd pancakes made with ricotta cheese and a lemon curd topping.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta – Kristines Kitchen Blog

Lemon chicken pasta with a creamy sauce and added vegetables.  This dinner is easy to make and one of our favorite flavors!

Grilled Chicken with Lemon Sauce – Olivia’s Cuisine

Grilled chicken with a delicious creamy lemon sauce stacked on top of vegetables and rice.