18 Lemon Recipes That You Need To Make

These 18 lemon recipes come in all textures and styles. Some are soft and gooey, others crisp and airy. From chilled pies to baked cookies and bars, each one brings out lemon’s tart flavor in a new way. A few lean into fruit pairings like raspberry, while others keep it classic and bright.

Lemon Meringue Cookies

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Lemon Meringue Cookies. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Classic lemon filling over a soft crust. Sweet, tart, and easy to slice. Great for stacking or serving solo.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Meringue Cookies

Lemon Cake Pops

Five white cake pops decorated with yellow icing and sprinkles are arranged on a white plate on a light wooden surface. — Lemon Cake Pops. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

Cake and frosting rolled into balls and dipped in glaze. Bright and soft in every bite. Serve chilled or at room temp.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cake Pops

Lemon Cake Pie

A slice of lemon pie topped with whipped cream, raspberries, and raspberry sauce on a white plate with a gold fork. — Lemon Cake Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

A single batter bakes into a soft cake layer and a lemon custard below. One dish with two textures. Slice and chill.
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Lemon Blondies

Dense and chewy with sharp lemon flavor throughout. Soft center with a crackly top. Serve cool or slightly warm.
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Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes

Nine lemon cupcakes with white frosting and lemon zest sit on a round wooden board. A lemon and some greenery are blurred in the background. — Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Cupcakes filled with lemon curd and topped with a toasted meringue swirl. Tangy and airy. Best served the same day.
Get the Recipe: Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes

Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake with Greek Yogurt

A small cheesecake with a crumbly crust, topped with bright red berry sauce and fresh mint leaves, sits on a white plate. — Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake with Greek Yogurt. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Creamy cheesecake with a swirl of raspberry and lemon. Tart and sweet layers in each slice. Chill before slicing.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake with Greek Yogurt

Chewy Lemon Cookies

A hand holding a round cookie with white icing, with more similar cookies on a blue cloth in the background. — Chewy Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Soft lemon cookies with a slight crisp around the edges. Packed with citrus and perfect for stacking.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Cookies

Paleo Lemon Bars

Three stacked lemon bars on a wooden surface with lemon wedges in front and a white bowl of lemon slices in the background. An orange checkered cloth is partially visible. — Paleo Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Grain-free bars with a bright lemon topping and firm crust. Chill before slicing for clean edges.
Get the Recipe: Paleo Lemon Bars

Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet

Two bowls of raspberry sorbet sit on a wooden table next to a lemon, fresh raspberries, a floral cloth, and a container of sorbet with a spoon. — Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

A frozen blend of raspberry and lemon that’s sweet and tart. Scoopable and perfect for hot days.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet

Vegan Lemon Tartlets (Gluten-Free)

Two small tartlets with creamy filling are topped with fresh blueberries on a white plate, with additional blueberries and part of a lemon slice nearby. — Photo Credit: Twocityvegans

Mini tarts with a silky lemon filling and a crisp shell. Serve chilled for best texture and taste.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Lemon Tartlets (Gluten-Free)

Mini Lemon Meringue Pies

Five mini lemon meringue tarts with swirls of toasted meringue sit on a wooden board next to two yellow-striped straws. — Mini Lemon Meringue Pies. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

Small pies with lemon curd and toasted meringue peaks. Just the right size for serving at gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Mini Lemon Meringue Pies

Lemonade Cream Cheese Pie

A slice of cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and lemon glaze on a plate, with whole lemons and a glass of lemon drink in the background. — Lemonade Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

No-bake pie with a creamy lemon filling and graham crust. Smooth and cool with a tangy bite.
Get the Recipe: Lemonade Cream Cheese Pie

Lemon Cheesecake Bars With Lavendar

A plate of lemon lavender dessert bars is stacked on a white dish, with whole lemons in a bowl and sprigs of lavender nearby. — Lemon Cheesecake Bars With Lavendar. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

These bars blend lemon with a hint of floral lavender. Soft, baked, and finished with a smooth top.
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Lemon Poke Cake

A slice of yellow cake with white frosting, garnished with lemon zest, is served on a white plate with a striped cloth in the background. — Lemon Poke Cake. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

White cake poked and filled with lemon pudding or glaze. Moist and bright with a fluffy finish.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Poke Cake

Almond Flour Lemon Cookies

Rows of frosted cookies with grated zest on top are cooling on a wire rack; one cookie in front has a bite taken out of it. — Almond Flour Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Cookies made with almond flour and lemon zest for a soft crumb. Slightly chewy and easy to freeze.
Get the Recipe: Almond Flour Lemon Cookies

Lemon Goldies

Three square pieces of glazed yellow cake with powdered sugar on top are arranged on a white rectangular plate. — Lemon Goldies. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

Soft bars with a blondie base and bold lemon flavor. Great warm or chilled with coffee or tea.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

A white rectangular plate with six poppy seed cookies on a white brick surface, next to a bunch of lavender, a lemon, and a white towel with yellow stripes. — Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

These cookies combine lemon zest and poppy seeds in a buttery dough. Crisp edges and a light crunch inside.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Lemon Cheesecake Bliss Balls

A ceramic bowl filled with coconut-covered lemon balls sits on a wooden surface next to a sliced lemon. — Photo Credit: Twocityvegans

No-bake treats made with cream cheese and lemon. Tart, creamy, and perfect for small bites.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cheesecake Bliss Balls