Lemon desserts are a go-to for a reason. 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 lemon lamingtons, citrus marshmallows and lemon-sugar dusted doughnuts.
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Pumpkin bread with lemon icing
A lovely loaf cake studded with sweet dates and warm spices.
Raspberry ricotta cheesecake with lemon syrup
Delightfully good.
Lemon & passionfruit mug cake
Treat yourself tonight.
Cardamom and lemon cake with vanilla labne and lemon syrup
Lemon cake with a fragrant twist
Greek yoghurt lemon cake with lemon syrup
When you have extra lemons, freeze juice in ice-cube trays for later use. You’ll need about 4 lemons. Note
Almond and yogurt lemon cake
Fluffy, moist and packed full of flavour.
Lemon bars
Slice up a sweet and tangy teatime treat.
Lemon loaf cake
This lemon drizzle cake is a Test Kitchen classic.
Julie Goodwin’s easy lemon coconut slice
Julie Goodwin shares her ultimate one-bowl sweet slice.
Quick-mix lemon ricotta cake
A citrus delight.
Air fryer lemon cheesecake
Let your air fryer do the heavy lifting for dessert too!
Lemonade scones
So simple, so delicious.
Julie Goodwin’s lemon blueberry cake
A sweet finale to feed a crowd.
Air fryer lemon tart
A tangy tart perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.
Lemon blueberry loaf cake with mascarpone icing
A luscious lemon loaf cake topped with a dramatic overload of icing!
Classic lemon cheesecake
Creamy, sweet and zesty, this lemon cheesecake is a classic for a reason.
No bake lemon slice
Enjoy a piece with a mug of hot tea or coffee.
Lemon drizzle cake
This lemon cake is zingy, bright and oh-so tasty.
Luscious lemon cake
Add a little zest to your baking!
Lemon and poppy seed biscuits
Perfect with a steaming cup of tea.
Lemon jelly cheesecake
A no-bake lemon cheesecake with a fun twist.
Lemon meringue blondie
A fabulous blondie recipe with extra crunch.
Easy lemon cheesecake
Make these individual cheesecakes with an easy biscuit base and a few simple ingredients.
Lemon lime tart
This fresh and zesty pie makes for the best dessert. And while the filling is creamy and delicious, we’re also a big fan of the crumbly pie base that adds a warm contrast of flavour and texture.
Lemon and passionfruit pavlova stack
Impress with ease this Christmas.
Lemon delicious
All the bright flavours of lemon in a moist and fluffy pudding.
Lemon cakes with passionfruit syrup
You will need about six passionfruit to make this recipe. The thin-skinned purple-black variety will yield much more pulp than the thicker-skinned Panama passionfruit. Note
Gluten-free raspberry and lemon syrup cake
This one will delight the senses.
Lemon sand cake
The best sand you’ll ever eat!
Gluten-free lemon tart
Gorgeously gluten-free.
Lemon butter almond slice
Add a litle zest to your afternoon tea!
Vanilla madeleines with lemon glaze icing
A first-class morning tea treat.
Lemon and blueberry cheesecake
When sweet and sour combine in perfect harmony
Baked lemon cheesecake
This is one of the most loved desserts around the world.
Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding
Delicious bursts of blueberry create a delight to the senses.
Passionfruit and lemon butter
Only a few simple ingredients to create this sweet spread.
Lemon, honey and coconut delicious
Dig your spoon into this delicious dessert.
Lemon cheesecake squares
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this zesty and creamy slice.
Passionfruit and lemon syrup cake
Sweet, moist and utterly luscious.
Air fryer lemon curd and raspberry bread and butter pudding
The ideal mix of sweet and tangy!
Greek lemon shortbread biscuits
Sweet with a zesty finish.
Vegan overnight jasmine tea and lemon curd scrolls
Worth the wait!
Lemon, tea and three milks cake
Moist, sweet and utterly irresistible.
Earl grey bomboloni with lemon curd
Enjoy these delightful doughnuts with a hint of bergamot and bursting with lemon curd.
Lemon butter sponge cake
The perfect sponge.
Tangy lemon squares
Give your afternoon tea some added zing.
Lemon curd cake
Fit for the finest celebration.
Blackberry lemon cake with blackberry fool
Slightly tart, slightly sweet – completely delicious.
Lemon custard and strawberry jam brûlée tart
Crack through the brulee top to a delicate lemon custard underneath.
Lemon and meringue passionfruit mess
Quick and easy to prepare, and filled with fresh, sweet zesty flavours, this lemon and meringue passionfruit mess is simply irresistible!
Lemon curd and poppy seed crêpe cake
Poppy seeds add a delicious pop to this creamy, elegant lemon curd crepe cake topped with vanilla blueberries. Serve this for your loved ones on a special occasion.
Citrus butter cake
Citrus lovers, this one’s for you. A spongey citrus cake with glace icing and candied orange and lemon slices.
Little ginger cakes with lemon drizzle
A little bit sweet and a little bit tart, these delicious spiced ginger and apple cakes are perfect for Christmas time. Serve them in place of pudding after the big meal if you like.
Lemontons
We have created a lemon twist on a classic favourite – the Lamington. We’ve even made this recipe gluten-free, and nut-free, so everyone can enjoy!
Lemon meringue cake
Indulge in this deliciously decadent lemon meringue cake. Topped with sugary meringue and sweet candied lemon, this is perfect for any special event or family barbecue!
Baked lemon cheesecake
Sweet, creamy and zesty, this divine baked lemon cheesecake is perfect served topped with mixed berries and fresh cream for a tasty dessert that will win over the fussiest of diners.
Lemon marshmallows
Marshmallows are best eaten on the day they are made when they are at their softest. Note
Lemon marmalade puddings
Serve warm with cream, ice-cream or custard. Recipe is best prepared as required. Note
Lemon, honey and pistachio biscotti
These crunchy Italian biscuits go wonderfully with hot espresso coffee.
Almond meringue and lemon curd cake
Topped with lemon curd, whipped cream and blueberries, this almond meringue cake is a show-stopper.
Blood orange and lemon yoghurt cups
Drizzled in a sweet vanilla syrup and topped with fresh mint, these colourful citrus and yoghurt pots make a pretty dessert.
Lemon meringue pudding
Lemony sponge pudding with a light, sweet meringue topping makes for a nostalgic, nursery-style pudding.
Lemon lime polenta self-saucing pudding
Lemon lime polenta self-saucing pudding
Lemon ginger-spice whoopie pies
You can use bought lemon curd or lemon butter in this recipe or make your own. To make lemon curd, whisk 2 egg yolks and ¼ cup caster (superfine) sugar in small heatproof bowl until pale and thickened. Whisk in 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, stir over small saucepan […]
Lemon and raspberry semifreddo
Limoncello liqueur is an Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur made from the peel only of fragrant lemons. The peels are steeped in a good-quality clear alcohol then diluted with sugar and water.
Lemon shortbread
Light, zesty and crumbly, these beautiful shortbread biscuits are beautiful enjoyed with a cup of tea or given as gifts to loved ones.
Lemon and earl grey chiffon syrup cake
Variation; for an orange blossom and mint tea syrup cake, omit the french earl grey tea in the cake and instead add 1 tablespoon orange blossom water with the lemon juice in step 3. Omit the earl grey syrup and instead make ‘orange blossom and mint tea syrup’. Serve the cake drizzled with syrup. Note
Lemon daisies
You need a 6cm (2-inch) flower-shaped cookie cutter. Don’t use boiled lollies for the centres as they will melt during cooking. You can vary the lollies used, but gelatine-based ones (jelly babies and the like) are probably best. Note
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