6 Lemon Desserts That Are Better Than Lemonade

By Melanie Aman Updated: March 8, 2019

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When life gives you lemons, whip up these lemon dessert recipes. They’re light and refreshing, making them the best antidote to heavy winter meals.

These fresh lemon desserts go beyond your regular old lemon bar; think indulgent homemade lemon cannolis and lemon icebox pie made with kefir labneh. Plus, they’re perfect for the eater who prefers sour over sweet; you may even convince the most dedicated chocolate lover to give up that slice of fudge in favor of these fruity desserts.

This spring (and beyond!), you can treat your tastebuds to a sweet-yet-sour bite that will cool you during the hottest days. Double the batch so your friends and family can enjoy too at the next barbecue — just expect to be pestered all day for your recipe.

Pucker up and keep scrolling for the best lemon dessert recipes that are sweet, sour, and impossible to resist.

Lemon Cheesecake Cannoli

Women's Weekly Food

Lemon Cheesecake Cannoli

Now you can recreate your favorite classic Italian dessert in no time at all with this quick and easy, three-ingredient shortcut using store-bought items.

Click here to get our Lemon Cheesecake Cannoli recipe.
Lemon Icebox Pie In A Jar

The Kefir Cookbook

Lemon Icebox Pie With Kefir Labneh

Kefir labneh, a probiotic-rich cheese, is the star of this simple four-ingredient dessert. Satisfy your sugary cravings without feeling guilty.

Click here to get our Lemon Icebox Pie With Kefir Labneh recipe.
Triple Citrus Baked Cheesecake

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Zesty Triple Citrus Cheesecake

If you're craving citrus, this recipe triples the zingy flavor with juice from a lemon, lime, and orange.

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Lemon Bundt Cake

Food & Photo

Mini Lemon Curd Bundt Cakes

Sweet and salty flavors meld together in this lemon dessert with candied lemons and cream cheese glaze.

Click here to get our Mini Lemon Curd Bundt Cakes recipe.
Brown Butter Lemon Curd White Chocolate Cake

Gourmet Traveller

Brown Butter Cake With Lemon and White Chocolate Cream

A simple butter cake gets a new lease on life with the addition of some gently browned butter and a layer of lemon curd and white chocolate frosting in the center.

Click here to get our Brown Butter Cake With Lemon and White Chocolate Cream recipe.
Spiked Lemonade Cupcakes

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Spiked Lemonade Cupcakes

These adults-only cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any barbecue. Cool off with these mini cakes — and don't forget to pair them with a spiked lemonade.

Click here to get our Spiked Lemonade Cupcakes recipe.

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