Lemon Desserts That Put the Zing in Spring

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  3 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  24

If these bars aren’t already your go-to potluck dessert, then you’re in for a treat! All it takes is one bite from these sweet-tart bars to know this recipe is a keeper. A lemon-scented cookie base is layered with a tangy custard-like mixture and juicy red raspberries for a bejeweled final look. Dust with powdered sugar and watch them disappear.

If these bars aren’t already your go-to potluck dessert, then you’re in for a treat! All it takes is one bite from these sweet-tart bars to know this recipe is a keeper. A lemon-scented cookie base is layered with a tangy custard-like mixture and juicy red raspberries for a bejeweled final look. Dust with powdered sugar and watch them disappear.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  2 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  25

There’s no surprise as to why home cooks have relied on this lemon square recipe for so long. Simply put, they’re the best! A buttery shortbread crust is pressed into your baking pan and a tangy curd covers it like a lemony blanket. If you like your lemon bars a little more tart than sweet, be sure to check our newly updated expert tips, where you’ll find advice to put a pleasantly pucker-y spin on these classics.

There’s no surprise as to why home cooks have relied on this lemon square recipe for so long. Simply put, they’re the best! A buttery shortbread crust is pressed into your baking pan and a tangy curd covers it like a lemony blanket. If you like your lemon bars a little more tart than sweet, be sure to check our newly updated expert tips, where you’ll find advice to put a pleasantly pucker-y spin on these classics.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  2 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  48

When you bring a pan of these buttery lemon pound cake bars, expect to be warmly welcomed by just about everyone. Made from scratch with plenty of love, these prepped-in-15-minute bars yield a whopping 48 servings so everyone at the potluck will get a piece or two!

When you bring a pan of these buttery lemon pound cake bars, expect to be warmly welcomed by just about everyone. Made from scratch with plenty of love, these prepped-in-15-minute bars yield a whopping 48 servings so everyone at the potluck will get a piece or two!

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  2 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  12
• Servings:  36

The moment the Betty Crocker editors tried these iced lemon shortbread bars, we knew they were winners. Made in your 13x9 for maximum shareability and iced with a tangy lemon glaze, these bars will win over everyone at the next potluck.

The moment the Betty Crocker editors tried these iced lemon shortbread bars, we knew they were winners. Made in your 13x9 for maximum shareability and iced with a tangy lemon glaze, these bars will win over everyone at the next potluck.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  2 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  36

Anything with ‘gooey butter’ in the recipe name has to be good, and these lemon cookies are no exception to the rule! Using cake mix creates an ultra-soft, cloud-like texture, but once they’re topped with a drippy lemon glaze, these cookies should be outlawed due to being dangerously delicious!

Anything with ‘gooey butter’ in the recipe name has to be good, and these lemon cookies are no exception to the rule! Using cake mix creates an ultra-soft, cloud-like texture, but once they’re topped with a drippy lemon glaze, these cookies should be outlawed due to being dangerously delicious!

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  30

If you truly can’t get enough of that lemon flavor, then these treats are definitely for you. Made with lemon cake mix and creamy lemon frosting for a cookie that looks and tastes like sweet, sweet sunshine.

If you truly can’t get enough of that lemon flavor, then these treats are definitely for you. Made with lemon cake mix and creamy lemon frosting for a cookie that looks and tastes like sweet, sweet sunshine.

• Prep:  35 min
• Total:  2 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  36

Prepare yourself for one the greatest lemon cookies you’ll ever have the pleasure of eating. This extra-tender cookie is made completely from scratch, but don’t let that deter you! The dough itself is made with only 4 basic ingredients: butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest and flour— and the results are a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece with a lemony zing!

Prepare yourself for one the greatest lemon cookies you’ll ever have the pleasure of eating. This extra-tender cookie is made completely from scratch, but don’t let that deter you! The dough itself is made with only 4 basic ingredients: butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest and flour— and the results are a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece with a lemony zing!

• Prep:  1 hr 10 min
• Total:  1 hr 40 min
• Ingredients:  12
• Servings:  36

Don’t let the name fool you, this cookie can definitely be made for occasions other than teatime! A light, buttery homemade thumbprint cookie is filled with a from-scratch lemon curd that would be perfect for any springtime gathering.

Don’t let the name fool you, this cookie can definitely be made for occasions other than teatime! A light, buttery homemade thumbprint cookie is filled with a from-scratch lemon curd that would be perfect for any springtime gathering.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  50

These lemon thumbprints are as easy and breezy as a summer day. Thanks to Betty’s sugar cookie mix and store-bought lemon curd, these bite-sized pops of citrus can be prepped and baking in your oven in a mere 25 minutes.

These lemon thumbprints are as easy and breezy as a summer day. Thanks to Betty’s sugar cookie mix and store-bought lemon curd, these bite-sized pops of citrus can be prepped and baking in your oven in a mere 25 minutes.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  2 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  12

It’s no wonder this lemon velvet cream cake consistently gets rave reviews from home cooks. Betty’s lemon cake mix whips up moist and tender cake layers that, when sandwiched between dreamy spoonsful of cream cheese frosting, is to-die-for. Garnish with curly lemon peels for a glamorous final touch!

It’s no wonder this lemon velvet cream cake consistently gets rave reviews from home cooks. Betty’s lemon cake mix whips up moist and tender cake layers that, when sandwiched between dreamy spoonsful of cream cheese frosting, is to-die-for. Garnish with curly lemon peels for a glamorous final touch!

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  3 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  12

Sweet juicy raspberries meet tart and tangy lemons in this one-bowl dessert deluxe! All your cake ingredients get mixed up and poured into your 13x9 pan, sprinkled with raspberries and baked until puffed up and perfectly golden. A drizzle of Betty’s creamy vanilla frosting on top adds a sweet finish.

Sweet juicy raspberries meet tart and tangy lemons in this one-bowl dessert deluxe! All your cake ingredients get mixed up and poured into your 13x9 pan, sprinkled with raspberries and baked until puffed up and perfectly golden. A drizzle of Betty’s creamy vanilla frosting on top adds a sweet finish.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  2 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  16

Who doesn’t love the classic lemon-blueberry combo? This bright and tangy cake can be enjoyed at just about any time of day and, since it’s so easy to make, you can throw it together on a moment’s notice. Unexpected company will be none the wiser!

Who doesn’t love the classic lemon-blueberry combo? This bright and tangy cake can be enjoyed at just about any time of day and, since it’s so easy to make, you can throw it together on a moment’s notice. Unexpected company will be none the wiser!

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  1 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  24

Ever wondered how to upgrade a box of cake mix? Well, this cake proves that a cup of buttermilk can offer a serious upgrade. This one simple ingredient provides an additional tanginess to the batter that makes the final result irresistible. And to top it all off, the homemade buttercream frosting adds a luscious layer of creaminess.

Ever wondered how to upgrade a box of cake mix? Well, this cake proves that a cup of buttermilk can offer a serious upgrade. This one simple ingredient provides an additional tanginess to the batter that makes the final result irresistible. And to top it all off, the homemade buttercream frosting adds a luscious layer of creaminess.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  6 hr 50 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  16

Ladies and gents, the critics have spoken, and with more than 1,000 reviews (yes, you read that right) this lemon cheesecake goes home with five gold stars! With a few easy hacks like using yellow cake mix and lemon pudding, this golden beauty could be serving looks as your next dessert centerpiece.

Ladies and gents, the critics have spoken, and with more than 1,000 reviews (yes, you read that right) this lemon cheesecake goes home with five gold stars! With a few easy hacks like using yellow cake mix and lemon pudding, this golden beauty could be serving looks as your next dessert centerpiece.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  1 hr 45 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  16

Impress your guests with this bejeweled beauty! Layers of spongy lemon cake are filled with raspberry preserves and, when paired with lemony frosting, create the perfect balance between sweet and tart.

Impress your guests with this bejeweled beauty! Layers of spongy lemon cake are filled with raspberry preserves and, when paired with lemony frosting, create the perfect balance between sweet and tart.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  3 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  13
• Servings:  12

This super moist lemon-blueberry loaf will add a zing to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. The addition of sour cream brings tanginess to the batter and the fresh juicy blueberries make this bread look just as good as it tastes.

This super moist lemon-blueberry loaf will add a zing to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. The addition of sour cream brings tanginess to the batter and the fresh juicy blueberries make this bread look just as good as it tastes.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  2 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  12

A favorite among Betty fans, this six-ingredient lemon loaf preps in just 10 minutes. So, a golden-brown, bursting-with-fresh-lemon flavor treat can be ready to bake at a moment’s notice.

A favorite among Betty fans, this six-ingredient lemon loaf preps in just 10 minutes. So, a golden-brown, bursting-with-fresh-lemon flavor treat can be ready to bake at a moment’s notice.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  2 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  12

The classic combination of lemon and poppy seed never seems to get old. But the best part about this cake? A homemade lemon syrup that’s poked into the cooled cake for a sweet filling that is so much more than sum of its parts.

The classic combination of lemon and poppy seed never seems to get old. But the best part about this cake? A homemade lemon syrup that’s poked into the cooled cake for a sweet filling that is so much more than sum of its parts.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  2 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  12

With almost 150 positive reviews from your fellow home cooks, you know this lemon cream cheese Bundt has to be good. Made in one bowl and prepped in just 10 minutes, this cake is the perfect addition to any breakfast or dessert table.

With almost 150 positive reviews from your fellow home cooks, you know this lemon cream cheese Bundt has to be good. Made in one bowl and prepped in just 10 minutes, this cake is the perfect addition to any breakfast or dessert table.

• Prep:  55 min
• Total:  5 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  15
• Servings:  8

A buttery sugar cookie crust is filled with a tangy, homemade lemon curd and layered with a smooth cream cheese topping for a refreshing dessert that would make even cloudy days feel sunny and bright.

A buttery sugar cookie crust is filled with a tangy, homemade lemon curd and layered with a smooth cream cheese topping for a refreshing dessert that would make even cloudy days feel sunny and bright.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  4 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  12

Need a dessert that really screams spring? This lemon curd tart is the answer! Homemade shortbread crust is easily patted into a tart pan and filled with a tangy, lemon filling that tastes just as bright as it looks. Top with fresh berries and whipped cream for a treat no one will be able to resist.

Need a dessert that really screams spring? This lemon curd tart is the answer! Homemade shortbread crust is easily patted into a tart pan and filled with a tangy, lemon filling that tastes just as bright as it looks. Top with fresh berries and whipped cream for a treat no one will be able to resist.

• Prep:  45 min
• Total:  7 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  15
• Servings:  8

A slice of this lemon meringue pie is like a slicing into pure sunshine. From the flaky pastry crust to the airy meringue topping, this pie is completely homemade, and we wouldn’t want it any other way.

A slice of this lemon meringue pie is like a slicing into pure sunshine. From the flaky pastry crust to the airy meringue topping, this pie is completely homemade, and we wouldn’t want it any other way.

• Prep:  60 min
• Total:  4 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  14
• Servings:  16

Why choose between lemon and lime when you can have both? The dynamic citrus-duo makes an appearance in this slab pie recipe that’s destined to win over any crowd that loves wildly refreshing desserts!

Why choose between lemon and lime when you can have both? The dynamic citrus-duo makes an appearance in this slab pie recipe that’s destined to win over any crowd that loves wildly refreshing desserts!

• Prep:  60 min
• Total:  8 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  8

Too hot to bake? No problem! This tangy dessert gives you all the cool and refreshing satisfaction of a glass of lemonade but as a no-bake pie. Serve with a whipped cream for a summertime treat that truly can’t be beat!

Too hot to bake? No problem! This tangy dessert gives you all the cool and refreshing satisfaction of a glass of lemonade but as a no-bake pie. Serve with a whipped cream for a summertime treat that truly can’t be beat!