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30 Lemon Recipes We Are Making All Summer Long

July 9, 2025 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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There’s just something about lemons that screams summer. Their bright, zesty flavor has the power to instantly freshen up everything.

These lemon recipes are exactly what your summer menu needs. These are the recipes I am going to try to make all summer long!

Lemon Meringue Angel Food Cake

Lemon Meringue Angel Food Cake.

Love angel food cake and lemon meringue pie? This Lemon Meringue Angel Cake combines the best of both for an impressive, lemony dessert!

Get The Recipe: Lemon Meringue Angel Food Cake

Baked Lemon Donuts

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Soft, fluffy, and full of lemony goodness, these baked donuts are a treat that feels like a hug in every bite.

Get the Recipe: Baked Lemon Donuts

Biscuit Base Lemon Meringue Pie

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A tangy lemon filling, a buttery biscuit crust, and a fluffy meringue topping combine to create this irresistible dessert.

Get the Recipe: Biscuit Base Lemon Meringue Pie

Gluten Free Blackberry Lemon Poppy Seed Cake 

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A delightful pairing of blackberries and lemon with a poppy seed crunch, made gluten-free for everyone to enjoy.

Get the Recipe: Blackberry Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Gluten Free

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake

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This moist cake combines the tang of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries and the creaminess of yogurt, making it a crowd-pleaser.

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Lemon Yoghurt Cake

Coconut Lemon Cake Roll

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A light and airy cake roll with a hint of coconut and a burst of lemon makes this recipe a must-try.

Get the Recipe: Coconut Lemon Cake Roll

Copycat Girl Scout Lemonade Cookies

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Craving Girl Scout Lemonade Cookies? This homemade version perfectly captures their citrusy sweetness. These Girl Scout lemonade cookies are so good and easy to make at home! 

Get the Recipe: Copycat Girl Scout Lemonade Cookies

Lemon Lush Dessert

Lemon Lush Dessert.

This Lemon Lush Dessert is light, fresh, and decadent. It’s made up of buttery shortbread crust that’s layered with a lemon cream cheese filling, homemade lemon pudding, and whipped cream. 

Get The Recipe: Lemon Lush Dessert

 

Lemon Pudding Cakes

Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes.

Spoon into these lovely lemon pudding cakes and discover a layer of luscious lemon pudding beneath the cake! This dessert bakes into two dreamy layers: a fluffy cake on top and silky lemon pudding underneath.

Get The Recipe:  Lemon Pudding Cakes

 

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars.

These are ultra creamy lemon blueberry cheesecake bars baked on a graham cracker crust. Enjoy fresh lemon flavor and smooth cheesecake, plus there’s no shortage of juicy blueberries and crispy crust!

Get The Recipe:  Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

 

Fudgy Lemon Brownies

Fudgy Lemon Brownies.

These are brownies and lemon bars all mixed together. It brings together lemon, fudge, and brownies into one delicious dessert.

Get The Recipe: Fudgy Lemon Brownies

 

Lemon Bars With Shortbread Crust

Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust.

You only need seven ingredients to make these lemon bars. The lemon curd filling is extra thick and creamy, sitting on an irresistible buttery shortbread crust.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

 

Keto Lemon Pie

Keto Lemon Pie.

This light and refreshing Keto Lemon Pie features a crunchy, delicious pecan crust, is easy to make, and is full of incredible flavor, making it the perfect low-carb dessert.

Get The Recipe: Keto Lemon Pie

 

Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake

Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake.

The cake is light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. The top part of the cake is soft and fluffy, similar to a soufflé. When you break into the cake with a spoon, you will discover a creamy and smooth lemon layer at the bottom. The two textures combine to create a heavenly lemon dessert.

Get The Recipe: Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake

 

Lemon Meringue Cookies

Lemon Meringue Cookies.

These easy Lemon Meringue Cookies are made from egg whites whisked into a stiff meringue and baked until they are slightly crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Meringue Cookies

Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Bundt Cake.

This amazing Lemon Bundt Cake uses two secret ingredients (cake mix and instant pudding!) to make it the easiest, most delicious lemon cake you’ve ever had.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

 

Lemons on a Cloud

Lemons on a Cloud.

This beautiful layered dessert has layers of lemon curd, yogurt cream, and a graham cracker crumble all coming together for a refreshing and light dessert.

Get The Recipe: Lemons on a Cloud

 

Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake.

Bursting with juicy blueberries and bright lemon flavor, this lemon blueberry pound cake is the perfect brunch treat or sweet pick-me-up any time of day.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

 

Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars.

This Easy Lemon Bars Recipe is a refreshing, sweet, and lightly tart treat made up of a lemony custard filling on top of a buttery shortbread crust.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Bars

 

Lemon Blueberry Tart

Lemon Blueberry Tart.

This cool, creamy, and refreshing lemon blueberry tart comes together with just 10 ingredients. The simple lemon filling sits in a flaky shortbread crust and is swirled with homemade blueberry sauce. 

Get The Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Tart

 

Layered Lemon Dessert

Layered Lemon Dessert.

This layered lemon dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and tart, with a cookie-like crust, tangy cream cheese, lemon pudding, lemon curd, and whipped topping.

Get The Recipe: Layered Lemon Dessert

 

Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies

Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies.

These Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies are packed with big, bold lemon flavor! They’re soft, chewy, and not at all cakey!

Get The Recipe: Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies

 

Lemon Mousse

Lemon Mousse.

Make this impossibly light and ultra-fluffy lemon mousse recipe at home in minutes, with just four ingredients!

Get The Recipe: Lemon Mousse

 

Lemon Berry Napoleon

Lemon Berry Napoleon.

This Lemon Berry Napoleon is a layered dessert of lemon mousse and flaky puff pastry, stacked together and topped with beautiful, fresh fruit.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Berry Napoleon

 

Lemon Tiramisu

Lemon Tiramisu.

This sweet and tart Lemon Tiramisu recipe is so delicious and easy to make! Made with creamy mascarpone cheese, tart lemon curd, and light and fluffy lady fingers. 

Get The Recipe: Lemon Tiramisu

 

Lemon Sorbet

Lemon Sorbet.

Light and refreshing, this simple three-ingredient lemon sorbet recipe strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet. It’s an absolutely wonderful frozen summer dessert!

Get The Recipe: Lemon Sorbet

 

Glazed Lemon Cookies

Glazed Lemon Cookies.

These Lemon Cookies are soft and buttery, with a simple lemon glaze. These sweet and tart cookies are light, refreshing, and the perfect treat for any occasion.

Get The Recipe: Glazed Lemon Cookies

 

Lemon Supreme Dessert

Lemon Supreme Dessert.

This is a super lemony dessert with a creamy cream cheese base that is light and creamy. 

Get The Recipe: Lemon Supreme Dessert

 

Lemon Cake Roll

Lemon Cake Roll.

This lemon cake roll only takes 15 minutes to bake, so you can enjoy your delicious dessert quickly.  Lemon cake and lemon whipped cream filling make this the perfect cake roll for any occasion.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Cake Roll

 

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Lemon Crinckle Cookies.

If you’re craving something light and fresh, make these delicious Lemon Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies! These take just 15 minutes from mixing bowl to oven to mouth!

Get The Recipe: Lemon Crinkle Cookies

 

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