The tangy, refreshing quality of fresh lemon makes it an ideal match for the warmer months, and these sweet recipes are here to see you through.
By Lauren Hutchens for Relish
Mark Boughton Photography / styling: Tresa Blackburn
Brown Sugar Lemon Squares
A crust laced with brown sugar and coarse salt lends earthy contrast to a sweet lemon topping. See the recipe. 
Hearst Books
Blueberry-Lemon Tiramisu
This take on tiramisu is lightened up with tangy nonfat Greek yogurt, but the flavor remains as decadent as ever. See the recipe.
Jessica Merchant
Lemon Zucchini Bread
Who doesn’t love zucchini bread?? This summery variation is infused with fresh lemon—perfect for snacking. See the recipe.
Cooking Classy
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
Creamy mousse piled onto a layer of graham cracker crumbs, like a deconstructed cheesecake. Don’t skip the blueberry and fresh mint garnish! See the recipe.
Baking with Mary Berry
Magic Lemon Pudding
What’s magical about it, you ask? This dish separates during cooking to form a thick, cake-like topping with a tangy lemon sauce beneath. See the recipe.
Shugary Sweets
Lemon Crumb Cake
Oh. Goodness. This cake is topped with a layer of cream cheese AND a crumbly streusel. See the recipe.
Mark Boughton Photography / Styling Teresa Blackburn
Lemon Snap Icebox Pie
Gingersnap crust, cream cheese filling and lemon curd—an irresistible trifecta. See the recipe.
Plain Chicken
Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake
Sour cream lends extra moisture to wonderfully dense pound cake. See the recipe.
This article has been posted with permission and originally appeared as, “10 Lemon-Infused Desserts for the Season” on Relish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of yogurt is used in the Blueberry-Lemon Tiramisu?
The recipe calls for tangy nonfat Greek yogurt, which lightens up the dessert while retaining its decadent flavor.
How does the Magic Lemon Pudding achieve its unique texture?
During cooking, the Magic Lemon Pudding separates to form a thick, cake-like topping with a tangy lemon sauce underneath.
What gives the Lemon Crumb Cake its extra moisture?
The addition of cream cheese in the topping contributes to the moist texture of the Lemon Crumb Cake.
