20+ Lemon Dessert Recipes That Are Perfect for Spring and Summer
Published June 2023; Updated March 2026
If I’m going to choose a dessert, I almost always reach for something chocolate — probably not what you expected when you landed on a lemon dessert roundup! But truly, nothing satisfies a sweet tooth for me quite like chocolate.
That said… lemon is in a category all its own. It’s bright, fresh, and somehow feels like the king of ingredients when the weather starts to warm up. And for this sweet-tooth-loving mom, a good lemon dessert is something I can rarely say no to.
In the spring and summer, lemon desserts just hit differently. They bring that light, fresh flavor that somehow matches the mood of the season — simple, sunny, and a little more relaxed.
One of the things I love most is how many ways you can use lemons — from soft cakes to creamy puddings and everything in between. In this roundup, I asked fellow food and mom bloggers to share their favorite easy lemon desserts, and there is so much goodness here.
Whether you’re looking for a simple Mother’s Day dessert, something to bring to a spring gathering, or an easy summer BBQ treat, these lemon dessert ideas will give you inspiration for months to come.
Strawberry Lemonade Sugar Cookie Bars
by Desserts on a dime
White Chocolate Lemon Blondies
by the sage apron
French Lemon Tart with Lemon Curd
by rich and delish
Lemon Lavender Cookies
by barley & sage
Creamy Lemon Bundt Cake
by Fantabulosity
Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars
by belle of the kitchen
Lemon Blackberry Cake
by waiting for blancmange
Lemon Biscotti
by barley & sage
Lemon Pudding Poke Cake
by tastes of homemade
Lemon White Chocolate Cookies
by home cooked harvest
Strawberry Cheesecake Lemon Curd Parfait
by our wabi sabi life
Italian Lemon Drop Cookies
by brunch & Batter
Lemon Mousse with Lemon Curd
by a baking journey
No-Churn Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream
by dani’s cookings
Lemon Berry Spring Fling Cak
by my bueno blog
Lemon Blueberry Blondies with Icing
by broken oven baking
Easy Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust
by barefoot in the pines
Lemon Cheesecake
by drive me hungry
Glazed Greek Yogurt Lemon Quick Bread
by paige of positivity
Chocolate Lemon Cake (gluten free!)
by lane & grey fare
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