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Enjoy the light and citrusy taste of lemon with these summertime desserts. Pair your lemons with fruits like blueberries, raspberries and coconut to make anything from pies and cupcakes to pavlova. Recipes like our Lemon Frozen Yogurt Ripieno and Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake are bright and tasty treats that pair well with the warm weather.
01of 20Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound CakeView RecipeThis healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious—it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy—the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
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Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
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This healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious—it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy—the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
02of 20Blueberry-Lemon Crumb MuffinsView RecipeBlueberries and lemon are a natural pairing in these light and airy muffins with a delicate brown sugar crumble. If you like an extra blast of lemon flavor, use lemon extract rather than vanilla. These muffins are best with fresh blueberries, but you can substitute with frozen. Don’t thaw them before you stir them into the batter.
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Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins
Blueberries and lemon are a natural pairing in these light and airy muffins with a delicate brown sugar crumble. If you like an extra blast of lemon flavor, use lemon extract rather than vanilla. These muffins are best with fresh blueberries, but you can substitute with frozen. Don’t thaw them before you stir them into the batter.
03of 20Lemon Frozen Yogurt RipienoView RecipeLemon lovers will enjoy the bright flavor of this creamy, refreshing dessert. To make it extra special, serve it in a frozen lemon cup! You can use the juice from your lemon cups to make the frozen yogurt or keep it on hand to enjoy later.
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Lemon Frozen Yogurt Ripieno
Lemon lovers will enjoy the bright flavor of this creamy, refreshing dessert. To make it extra special, serve it in a frozen lemon cup! You can use the juice from your lemon cups to make the frozen yogurt or keep it on hand to enjoy later.
04of 20Lemon ThinsView RecipeThese lemon cookies are made healthier with whole-wheat pastry flour and they get their zippy flavor from fresh lemon zest and juice rather than lemon extract. This lemon cookie recipe would be the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea.
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Lemon Thins
These lemon cookies are made healthier with whole-wheat pastry flour and they get their zippy flavor from fresh lemon zest and juice rather than lemon extract. This lemon cookie recipe would be the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea.
05of 20Lemon-Blueberry BarsView RecipePhotographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly RaibikisSweet and tangy, these satisfying bars are great for dessert, a snack on the go, or as a treat tucked into a child’s brown-bag lunch. Plus, they’re packed with everyone’s favorite antioxidant superfood: blueberries.
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Lemon-Blueberry Bars
Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
Sweet and tangy, these satisfying bars are great for dessert, a snack on the go, or as a treat tucked into a child’s brown-bag lunch. Plus, they’re packed with everyone’s favorite antioxidant superfood: blueberries.
06of 20Lemon SquaresView RecipeLemon squares are so delicious, but classic lemon square recipes tip the scales with their calories and saturated fat. Our healthy lemon squares recipe shaves almost 200 calories and more than 5 grams of saturated fat per lemon square. For a variation, use lime juice in place of the lemon juice.
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Lemon Squares
Lemon squares are so delicious, but classic lemon square recipes tip the scales with their calories and saturated fat. Our healthy lemon squares recipe shaves almost 200 calories and more than 5 grams of saturated fat per lemon square. For a variation, use lime juice in place of the lemon juice.
07of 20Lemon BrowniesView RecipeA double dose of lemon juice and zest brings fresh and tangy flavor to these easy brownies. They’re the perfect dessert for any holiday or special occasion—or when you just need a little something to brighten your day.
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Lemon Brownies
A double dose of lemon juice and zest brings fresh and tangy flavor to these easy brownies. They’re the perfect dessert for any holiday or special occasion—or when you just need a little something to brighten your day.
08of 20Light Lemon Meringue PieView RecipeSmooth and soothing; a great classic pie right down to the crust, redefined with a generous amount of lemon and fewer egg yolks in the filling.
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Light Lemon Meringue Pie
Smooth and soothing; a great classic pie right down to the crust, redefined with a generous amount of lemon and fewer egg yolks in the filling.
09of 20Whipped Frozen LemonadeView RecipeWhipped frozen lemonade combines the creaminess of a milkshake with the thirst-quenching tanginess of freshly squeezed lemonade for an incredibly refreshing treat. And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender. You can use light coconut milk or refrigerated coconut milk in place of full-fat coconut milk, though the end result won’t be as rich and creamy.
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Whipped Frozen Lemonade
Whipped frozen lemonade combines the creaminess of a milkshake with the thirst-quenching tanginess of freshly squeezed lemonade for an incredibly refreshing treat. And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender. You can use light coconut milk or refrigerated coconut milk in place of full-fat coconut milk, though the end result won’t be as rich and creamy.
10of 20Mini Muffin-Tin Lemon-Raspberry CheesecakeView RecipeJason DonnellyCream cheese and lemon combine with raspberries and a splash of vanilla in these mini muffin-tin cheesecakes. This easy recipe is perfect for brunch or any time you need a cute dessert to feed a crowd.
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Mini Muffin-Tin Lemon-Raspberry Cheesecake
Jason Donnelly
Cream cheese and lemon combine with raspberries and a splash of vanilla in these mini muffin-tin cheesecakes. This easy recipe is perfect for brunch or any time you need a cute dessert to feed a crowd.
11of 20Lemon-Blueberry Poke CakeView RecipeJacob FoxThis lemon-blueberry poke cake is tender and light. Holes are poked into the cake after baking to let the tangy-sweet glaze seep in.
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Lemon-Blueberry Poke Cake
Jacob Fox
This lemon-blueberry poke cake is tender and light. Holes are poked into the cake after baking to let the tangy-sweet glaze seep in.
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This High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Cake Is the Perfect Afternoon Pick-Me-Up
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Liv Dansky
13of 20Lemon-Raspberry Dump CakeView RecipeSonia BozzoThis super-easy and fun lemon-raspberry dump cake tastes like a cobbler, but with cake instead of a biscuit topping. Raspberries and lemon work well together, but any berry would work well here.
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Lemon-Raspberry Dump Cake
Sonia Bozzo
This super-easy and fun lemon-raspberry dump cake tastes like a cobbler, but with cake instead of a biscuit topping. Raspberries and lemon work well together, but any berry would work well here.
14of 20Lemon-Blueberry Nice CreamView RecipeBrie PassanoNice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. This dairy- and lactose-free, no-added-sugar version requires only five ingredients, including cold water, and comes together as fast as the blades in your food processor can spin. It’s bright with blueberries and creamy from bananas, making it a simple and easy dessert with a good dose of dietary fiber—how much more can you ask from a delicious frozen summer dessert?
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Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream
Brie Passano
Nice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. This dairy- and lactose-free, no-added-sugar version requires only five ingredients, including cold water, and comes together as fast as the blades in your food processor can spin. It’s bright with blueberries and creamy from bananas, making it a simple and easy dessert with a good dose of dietary fiber—how much more can you ask from a delicious frozen summer dessert?
15of 20Blueberry-Lemon-Ricotta CupcakesView RecipeCaitlin BenselThese blueberry-lemon cupcakes are so light and delicious, it’s hard to eat just one! The blueberries burst in your mouth and the glaze gives an extra boost of sweet-tart lemon flavor. Serve these easy cupcakes at a grown-up birthday party, bridal shower or brunch.
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Blueberry-Lemon-Ricotta Cupcakes
Caitlin Bensel
These blueberry-lemon cupcakes are so light and delicious, it’s hard to eat just one! The blueberries burst in your mouth and the glaze gives an extra boost of sweet-tart lemon flavor. Serve these easy cupcakes at a grown-up birthday party, bridal shower or brunch.
16of 20Pavlova with Meyer Lemon Curd & Citrus SaladView RecipeWilliam DickeyMeringue is very fun to play with and can be spread or piped into many different designs. Here, we like a neat, simple mound with a little bit of natural swoosh. You can draw a circle in the center of your parchment with a pen or marker to use as a guide when shaping; just be sure to flip the parchment over so the pen won’t come in contact with the meringue. This pavlova recipe has several components that can be prepared ahead to make serving a breeze.
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Pavlova with Meyer Lemon Curd & Citrus Salad
William Dickey
Meringue is very fun to play with and can be spread or piped into many different designs. Here, we like a neat, simple mound with a little bit of natural swoosh. You can draw a circle in the center of your parchment with a pen or marker to use as a guide when shaping; just be sure to flip the parchment over so the pen won’t come in contact with the meringue. This pavlova recipe has several components that can be prepared ahead to make serving a breeze.
17of 20Lemon Curd PieView RecipeIf you like lemon bars, you’ll love this lemon curd pie. Simple, sweet and tart, thanks to plenty of fresh lemon juice, this pie is the perfect after-dinner palate cleanser.
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Lemon Curd Pie
If you like lemon bars, you’ll love this lemon curd pie. Simple, sweet and tart, thanks to plenty of fresh lemon juice, this pie is the perfect after-dinner palate cleanser.
18of 20Mini Lemon Curd TartsView RecipeJennifer CauseyPucker up with these mini lemon curd tarts! A sweet graham cracker crust pressed into a muffin tin holds the sweet and tangy lemon filling. This easy lemony dessert is perfect for brunch or an after-dinner treat.
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Mini Lemon Curd Tarts
Jennifer Causey
Pucker up with these mini lemon curd tarts! A sweet graham cracker crust pressed into a muffin tin holds the sweet and tangy lemon filling. This easy lemony dessert is perfect for brunch or an after-dinner treat.
19of 20Lemon-Blueberry Dump CakeView RecipeBrie PassanoGot an extra box of vanilla cake mix? Use it to make this easy blueberry-lemon dump cake! A layer of blueberries bakes with lemon-infused cake on top. With only 10 minutes of active time, this cake is perfect for busy nights or casual get-togethers.
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Lemon-Blueberry Dump Cake
Got an extra box of vanilla cake mix? Use it to make this easy blueberry-lemon dump cake! A layer of blueberries bakes with lemon-infused cake on top. With only 10 minutes of active time, this cake is perfect for busy nights or casual get-togethers.
20of 20Lemon-Raspberry Mini CupcakesView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThese light and fluffy mini cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are flavored with lemon and have a raspberry-tinted frosting. Make these easy cupcakes as a brunch or birthday dessert. Make them extra fruity with a fresh, plump raspberry on top.
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Lemon-Raspberry Mini Cupcakes
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
These light and fluffy mini cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are flavored with lemon and have a raspberry-tinted frosting. Make these easy cupcakes as a brunch or birthday dessert. Make them extra fruity with a fresh, plump raspberry on top.
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