Browse our collection of sweet lemon recipes from cakes to desserts, slices to biscuits, cheesecakes, pies, tarts and more!
Easy Lemon Recipes
If you've got an over-flowing fruit bowl of lemons, we've got the recipes for you! Quick & easy lemon recipes that the whole family will love!
Simply click on any of the recipes below to be taken to the full printable recipe.
Lemon Bars & Slice Recipes
Lemon bars and slices are some of my favourite recipes because the tartness of the lemon neutralises the sweetness of the sugar, leaving you with a deliciously fresh and zesty sweet treat!
Lemon & Coconut Slice
This has always been one of my most popular and most requested slice recipes. The simple sweet biscuit base is perfectly complemented by the creamy, tangy lemon frosting.
Lemon Blueberry Crumble Slice
This creamy and crunchy blueberry slice is a variation of our famous lemon crumble bars. The original version was so good... we had to make it even better with blueberries!
Creamy Lemon Slice
A super simple slice made with sweetened condensed milk. This is an old fashioned favourite!
Creamy Lemon Crumble Bars
The original creamy lemon crumble bars! These are so good, we've had to copy the recipe to make blueberry and raspberry versions too!
Baked Lemon Slice
When it comes to classic slices, this is right up there! While it might be a basic recipe, it certainly doesn't disappoint. The crumbly cake-like base is perfectly complemented by a sweet and zesty lemon frosting.
Lemon Dessert Recipes
Simple, light and fresh desserts made using fresh lemons... it doesn't get any more delicious!
Classic Baked Lemon Cheesecake
When it comes to a show-stopper dessert, you absolutely cannot beat a baked cheesecake. Just like our super popular New York Baked Cheesecake, this lemon version is always a massive hit.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Say hello to the most delicious triple layered dessert. There's a very good reason that lemon meringue pie is so popular... it's absolutely DELICIOUS!!
Lemon Delicious Pudding
A perfect winter warmer dessert... add a big scoop of ice-cream or a drizzle of cream or custard to take it to the next level.
Lemon Tart
Everyone's favourite classic lemon tart is so simple to make with our step-by-step instructions! Serve it warm or chilled for a zesty, light dessert.
Lemon Cake & Loaf Recipes
Sweet lemon cakes and loaves with a tangy lemon twist! Pop any leftovers in the freezer for easy lunchbox snacks.
Flourless Lemon Cake
You don't need to be gluten-free to fall in love with this recipe! A super simple cake that can be served at room temperature or warmed up.
Lemon & Yoghurt Loaf
Whether you're after a lunch box recipe or a 'grab and go' snack, this easy loaf is always a winner.
Simple Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting
Helllooooo delicious little cupcakes! We all need a batch of cupcakes in our lives... and this recipe is one of my all-time favourites.
Lemon Coconut Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
Did someone say cream cheese frosting?! If you can stop yourself from eating it ALL from the mixing bowl, you'll have the perfect frosting for our yummy lemon coconut loaf.
Lemon Biscuits, Truffles & Balls
From healthy bliss balls to decadent truffles and simple biscuits... these lemon recipes couldn't be easier!
Lemon & White Chocolate Truffles
These simple truffles are made from just 4 ingredients and are the perfect lemon treat!
Lemon & Coconut Bliss Balls
For a healthy 'grab and go' snack, you can't beat these nutty lemon and coconut bliss balls.
Glazed Lemon Coconut Biscuits
Fill up the biscuit tin with a batch of simple lemon biscuits iced with a smooth and zesty lemon glaze. Perfect for lunch boxes or an afternoon snack!
How To Freeze Lemons
Freezing lemons is a great way to avoid waste... and ensure that you always have lemons on hand when you need them.
Tips For Freezing Lemons
- To freeze lemons whole (with the skin on), give them a good wash and them dry them off. Place them into a sealable plastic bag and remove as much air as possible before sealing.
- To freeze lemons with the zest removed, wrap the lemons in foil and then proceed as per the instructions above.
- You can freeze lemon juice in ice-cube trays.
- Defrost lemons by placing on the kitchen bench and slowly allowing them to come to room temperature. Alternatively, place the sealed bag into a sink or bowl of warm water and allow to defrost (in about 15 minutes).
More Sweet Baking Recipes
If you love baking, then you've certainly come to the right place! Check out my entire collection of sweet baking recipes here... from cakes to desserts, slices to cookies, muffins, loaves and more!
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Ellie
Just found your blog today and have printed a gazzillion recipes. Just curious as we have a lemon and a lime tree but our lemons are duds and I am all about the lime. Do you think most of these recipes can be substituted with limes instead?
Bake Play Smile
Oh thanks so much Ellie. That's so great to know! Yep absolutely - you can definitely substitute lemons for limes in most cases. The flavour will obviously be a bit different, but still yummy!!
Hadia
I love lemon flavored sweets, Lucy! They all sound fantastic and my favorite is the lemon and date slice! This looks incredibly tasty! Those hand written family recipes are always so precious! Pinning!
Bake Play Smile
Oh thank you! Yes - handwritten recipe are the best!
Cindy @ Your Kids OT
Love lemon. This is a post I'm going to pin because I will definitely be back again (and again).
Bake Play Smile
Oh thank you so much!
Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers
I love everything lemon flavoured too. We've got our own tree that produces super sized lemons (lemon butter in the the Thermomix is a good one to try too). I'm going to try out your lemon and white chocolate truffles first. Yum.