Lemons are the powerhouses of the fruit world. Their aroma, flavor, and piquancy add freshness to any dish. Desserts, in particular, are the perfect showcase for their bright, refreshing flavor. From our popular lemon bars to silky lemon curd to classic lemon meringue pie, there’s a lemon dessert here to make any occasion a sweeter one.
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RecipeLemon Tart with Walnut Crust
The recipe yields enough dough to make two crusts. You can freeze the extra raw dough, well wrapped, for up to two months. The amounts of some ingredients are listed by weight (ounces) and by volume (cups and tablespoons); use either measurement.
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RecipeLemon Roulade with Strawberry-Mint Salsa
This sweet and tangy cake is served with a topping that combines fresh, ripe strawberries with bright mint and a surprising ingredient: jícama, which adds a wonderful crunch. -
RecipeLemon Pudding Cakes
Pudding cakes combine two crowd-pleasing desserts in one, and though reminiscent of dramatic soufflés, they’re a little easier to pull off. Make and serve these sweet treats in individual ramekins for a special touch. -
RecipePistachio-Lemon Dacquoise
Pistachio-flecked meringue layers contrast a tangy, creamy lemon curd filling in this stunning dacquoise. Perfect for a special occasion, this make-ahead dessert needs at least 24 hours in the refrigerator before serving, so plan accordingly. -
RecipeLemon Bar Cheesecake
This cheesecake gets a double-dose of citrus from the lemon zest stirred into the filling and a layer of tangy lemon curd spread on top. -
RecipeLemon Custard, Blueberry, and Shortbread Verrines
Buttery shortbread adds sweetness and crunch to the tangy, floral combination of lemon and blueberry in this refreshing dessert. -
RecipeFrozen Lemon Cream Cakes with Toasted Meringue
Classic lemon icebox cake gets an impressive update with these individual frozen desserts boasting a graham cracker crust, layers of lemon curd, lemon cream, and toasted meringue, with a rich caramel sauce and fresh berries. -
RecipeLemon Pots de Crème
Pot de crème is a heavenly dessert that's also convenient—you can (and should) make it the day before you plan to serve it, so when it’s time for dessert, all you have to do is pull the chilled custards out of the refrigerator and decorate them with candied zest or flowers, if you like. -
RecipeLemon Icebox Cake
In this light and bright dessert, slices of angel food cake are layered with a luscious lemon mousse right in the cake pan. -
RecipeSlow-Cooker Citrus-Lemongrass Rice Pudding
This simple-to-prepare rice pudding—delicious served cold or warm—is creamy and perfumed with the Thai flavors of citrus and lemongrass. -
RecipeNot-So-Classic Lemon Bars
These bars start off with a rich, buttery shortbread base. The shortbread is topped with thick, smooth, custardy lemon curd—technically not classic for a lemon bar, but perhaps even better. -
RecipeLemon-Meringue Sandwich Cookies
Lemon meringue pie is the inspiration for these cookies: crisp meringue buttons are sprinkled with gingersnap crumbs (the crust) and sandwiched around a vibrant lemon curd. -
RecipeClassic Lemon Curd
If you’ve ever botched a batch of lemon curd (and who hasn’t?) this recipe is for you. The foolproof technique skips the straining and turns out luscious, creamy lemon curd every time. Want more guidance? Watch the video for a step-by-step demonstration. -
RecipeLemon Soufflés with Raspberry Compote
These light, citrusy soufflés get a hit of bright color and sweet-tart flavor from the vivid raspberry compote. If you prefer, you can pair the soufflés with blood orange sauce or ginger crème anglaise instead of the compote.
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RecipeLemon Cheesecake Squares
These sweet-and-tangy squares are what you get when you cross lemon bars with cheesecake. -
RecipeLemon-Chiffon Cake with Raspberry Cream
This chiffon cake, flavored with a double hit of lemon juice and lemon zest, is what angel food cake wants to be when it grows up. A little taller, a little prettier, and a lot sexier. -
RecipeLemon Meringue Pie
With its luxuriously smooth filling and billowy top, this classic dessert is a showstopper. Watch the step-by-step video to ensure a flawless pie. -
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