Lemons: Our Top 10 Desserts

on September 5, 2011
Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Lemon-Raspberry Icebox Cake

A new take on the traditional classic icebox cake, this easy-to-assemble confection uses store bought lemon curd and raspberry jam in its filling. Recipe: Lemon-Raspberry Icebox Cake

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Lemon Frozen Yogurt with Blackberries

A citrusy frozen yogurt is light in name only. Flavorwise, this heavenly dessert is a heavy-hitter. Recipe: Lemon Frozen Yogurt with Blackberries

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Lemon Pudding Cake

Ooey, gooey and altogether delicious, this cake is best served warm. A toss of berries adds a trill of natural sweetness. Recipe: Lemon Pudding Cake

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Banana Cupcakes

Bananas and lemons may not seem like a match made in heaven - but on these banana spice cakes with lemony frosting, the fruits work in perfect harmony. Recipe: Banana Cupcakes

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Lemon Slice-and-Bakes

These slice and bake shortbread cookies have just a hint of lemon and are a tea-time favorite. Serve them with a grassy green or a delicate white tea. Recipe: Lemon Slice-and-Bakes

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Lemon Mascarpone Pudding

Alternating between rich pudding, tart lemon curd and vanilla wafer crumbs - this lemon-licious parfait has the oomph of a trifle and the yum of a creamy cloud of scrumptiousness. Recipe: Lemon Mascarpone Pudding

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Aunt June’s Lemon Icebox

Sweet lemon custard fills a gingersnap and almond crust for a traditional and homey dessert. Recipe: Aunt June’s Lemon Icebox

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Lemon Heaven Sundae

For a grown-up dessert, try this lemony sundae topped with graham cracker crumbles and a splash of Limoncello. Recipe: Lemon Heaven Sundae

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Lemon Ginger Almond Upside-Down Cake

A lemony upside-down cake tastes just as yummy as it looks—perfect for a potluck or take-along dessert. Recipe: Lemon Ginger Almond Upside-Down Cake

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Lemon-Poppy Seed Bread

This dense quickbread is more akin coffee cake; it's peppered with crunchy poppy seeds and filled with tart lemon zest. Recipe: Lemon-Poppy Seed Bread