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FoodBrighten Your Day with These Seasonal Lemon Treats

Brighten Your Day with These Seasonal Lemon Treats

Sunshine’s getting bolder, days are stretching longer, and taste buds are yearning for something bright and citrusy! Celebrate the changing seasons with our top 14 lemon dessert recipes. From zingy cakes and creamy lemon curd to sunshine-colored bars and buttery scones, there’s a perfect treat for every craving. Preheat your oven, grab some fresh lemons, and get ready to bake a citrusy storm!

Lemon Overnight Oats

A close-up view of a glass jar filled with layered overnight oats. The oats appear to be yellow and include lemon slices and chia seeds.A close-up view of a glass jar filled with layered overnight oats. The oats appear to be yellow and include lemon slices and chia seeds.
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Beat the morning blahs with a burst of sunshine! These easy Lemon Overnight Oats are packed with refreshing citrus flavor and provide a nutritious, zingy start to your day.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Overnight Oats

Lemon Pound Cake

A sliced lemon pound cake with icing and lemon zest.A sliced lemon pound cake with icing and lemon zest.
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This lemon pound cake sings with citrus! Infused with both lemon juice and zest, it’s incredibly moist and buttery, with a burst of sunshine in every bite. The finishing touch? A delightful lemon glaze that ties it all together.

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Lemon Blueberry Scones

A delicious batch of blueberry scones sitting on a stone cutting board.A delicious batch of blueberry scones sitting on a stone cutting board.
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Freshly baked heaven! Flaky blueberry scones studded with plump berries and fragrant lemon zest. 🫐 The perfect balance of sweet and tart, ideal for a delightful brunch or afternoon pick-me-up!

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Lemon Smoothie

A close up image of a lemon smoothie with a lemon slice and a straw in the class.A close up image of a lemon smoothie with a lemon slice and a straw in the class.
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Ditch the Smoothie Boredom! This ultimate lemon smoothie recipe is a flavor explosion packed with vitamins and antioxidants. It’s the perfect way to start your day, refuel after a workout, or simply enjoy a refreshing pick-me-up.

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Homemade Lemon Curd

A hand holding a spoonful of lemon curd over a jar of lemon curd.A hand holding a spoonful of lemon curd over a jar of lemon curd.
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Sunshine in a jar! This Lemon Curd recipe (yielding about 2 cups of creamy goodness) captures the vibrant essence of lemon in a sweet, rich, and tangy spread. Perfect for elevating pastries, dolloping onto yogurt, or savoring by the spoonful – the possibilities are endless!

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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

a pile of Lemon Shortbread Cookies stacked around each othera pile of Lemon Shortbread Cookies stacked around each other
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These melt-in-your-mouth lemon shortbread cookies are a buttery dream, bursting with sunshine-y citrus flavor.

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Lemon Scones

An overhead image of iced scones topped with lemon slices.An overhead image of iced scones topped with lemon slices.
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This eggless lemon scone recipe is your new baking obsession. Bursting with bright lemon flavor, these scones are incredibly soft, fluffy, and generously sized. With just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes of prep (even faster with a food processor!), you can whip up a delicious homemade treat in no time.

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Lemon Sponge Cake

A slice of Lemon Sponge Cake filled with whipped cream and strawberries on a plate with the cake behind it.A slice of Lemon Sponge Cake filled with whipped cream and strawberries on a plate with the cake behind it.
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This show-stopping lemon layer cake is a symphony of textures and flavors. Layers of lemon sponge cake cradle fresh, juicy strawberries and a cloud of whipped cream.

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Lemon Squares

A close up image of a stack of lemon squares on a white plate.A close up image of a stack of lemon squares on a white plate.
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A buttery, crumbly shortbread crust that melts in your mouth, topped with a perfectly tart and creamy lemon filling. It’s a sweet and tangy celebration of citrus in every bite!

Get The Recipe: Lemon Squares

Lemon Curd Cake

A lemon cake topped high with mixed berries with a slice cut out to reveal the lemon curd filling.A lemon cake topped high with mixed berries with a slice cut out to reveal the lemon curd filling.
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Our Lemon Curd Cake is a masterpiece of flavor and texture. Layers of moist cake cradle pockets of tangy, homemade lemon curd and a generous topping of fresh fruit.

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Lemon Drizzle Cake

Lemon Poppy Seed Drizzle Cake - Erren's Kitchen - Lemon Drizzle Cake is a classic English recipe. Poppy seeds add a bit of a twist to this classic citrus cake with a crunchy sugar topping and moist texture.Lemon Poppy Seed Drizzle Cake - Erren's Kitchen - Lemon Drizzle Cake is a classic English recipe. Poppy seeds add a bit of a twist to this classic citrus cake with a crunchy sugar topping and moist texture.
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This classic lemon cake is easy to make and bursting with flavor. It’s refreshingly zesty with a moist crumb and a delightful crunch on top.

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County Fair Lemon Pie

Make this incredible No-Bake County Fair Lemon Pie a star of your celebrations! Perfect for Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or any time you crave a refreshing and easy lemon dessert. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Get The Recipe: County Fair Lemon Pie

Blueberry Lemon Tart

a close up image of a freshly baked blueberry tart topped with shortbread crumbs.a close up image of a freshly baked blueberry tart topped with shortbread crumbs.
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This delightful tart features a crumbly lemon shortbread crust filled with plump blueberries and a zesty lemon flavor.

Get The Recipe: Blueberry Tart

Lemon Blueberry Cake

A lemon blueberry cake topped with white icing and blueberries.A lemon blueberry cake topped with white icing and blueberries.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This beauty is bursting with juicy blueberries and sunshiney lemon flavor, creating a moist and irresistible treat.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cake

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