From appetizers to sweet bakes 18 lemon recipes to try

Bring a little lemon brightness to the table with easy recipes for appetizers, dinners, and desserts packed with fresh citrus flavor. You’ll find everything from cookies and custards to creamy dips and simple mains that make lemons the star in our favorite recipes.

Blueberry Lemon Scones with Lemon Glaze

Blueberry lemon scones on a plate.
Blueberry Lemon Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Fresh blueberries meet zesty lemon in these flaky and moist Blueberry Lemon Scones with Lemon Glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these scones are a fruity, lemony delight ready in about an hour.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Lemon Scones with Lemon Glaze

Lemon Bundt Cake

A lemon bundt cake with strawberries and icing.
Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This easy-to-make Lemon Bundt Cake is pure lemon indulgence. Packed with juicy lemon pieces and topped with a creamy lemon glaze, every bite is a lemony and delicious treat.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

Lemon cookies with icing on a plate.
Iced Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge your citrus cravings with these Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies. They offer a fresh lemon flavor that’s a guaranteed tangy delight for lemon lovers.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

Lemon Sugar

Three jars filled with different types of body scrub on a table.
Lemon Sugar. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Add a burst of lemon to your sugar with this simple, two-ingredient Lemon Sugar! It’s a tangy twist for cakes, cookies, and drinks, perfect for both cooking and baking.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Sugar

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon shortbread cookies in a white plate.
Lemon Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Calling all lemon and cookie lovers! These Easy Lemon Shortbread Cookies are bursting with lemon flavor thanks to zested dough and a delightful lemon sanding sugar topping.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon Cake Pie

Lemon cake pie slice.
Lemon Cake Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this unique Lemon Cake Pie. A flaky pie crust, lemon custard, and sponge cake layer combine into a luscious, lemony delight that’s tart and tangy.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cake Pie

Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

A bundt cake with icing on a plate.
Mountain Dew Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Mountain Dew Bundt Cake. Made from a boxed cake mix, and a can of Mountain Dew, it boasts a delicious lemon flavor in both the cake and creamy icing, perfect for a burst of citrus.
Get the Recipe: Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Lemon muffins on a wooden cutting board.
Lemon Ricotta Muffins. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Start your day with a burst of fresh lemon flavor in these Lemon Ricotta Muffins. Combining rich ricotta cheese with fruity olive oil, these made-from-scratch muffins are a delightful and flavorful treat.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Lemon Lime Cream Pie

A slice of creamy pie topped with whipped cream, a lemon wedge, a lime slice, blackberries, and lemon zest is on a speckled plate next to a fork.
Lemon Lime Cream Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Treat yourself to the refreshing Lemon Lime Cream Pie, topped with juicy blackberries. Every bite is bursting with citrusy sweetness, and it’s easy to prepare for a delightful creamy dessert.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Lime Cream Pie

Lemon Ginger Posset with Raspberries

Three bowls of lemon mousse topped with fresh raspberries and lemon zest are arranged on a table with a lemon, loose raspberries, and a red-checkered cloth nearby.
Lemon Posset. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in this Easy Lemon Posset with Raspberries. Featuring lemon juice, sugar, cream, and flavorings, this citrusy treat is a delightful creamy custard that is so easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Posset with Raspberries

Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

A marble countertop with nine round cookies with yellow centers and a single purple flower placed among them.
Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

These Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies are filled with sweet, tangy lemon curd and ready in just 30 minutes. They’re perfect for crushing your citrus cravings, bursting with lemon flavor.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

Lemon Lime Mojitos

A glass of lemonade with ice, lemon slices, mint leaves, and a striped straw. A sliced lemon and lime are beside the glass on a yellow napkin, set against a tiled background.
Lemon Lime Mojitos. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Traditionally made with only lime, this Lemon Mojito’s combination of sweetness, citrus and mint complements this Cuban classic’s characteristic punch of rum. The addition of lemon brings a brighter citrus flavor that you’ll love.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Lime Mojitos

Lemon Drop Martini

Lemon Drop Martini in glass.
Lemon Drop Martini. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Sip on a refreshing and tangy lemon drop martini at your next summer cookout. This cocktail is the perfect combination of tart and sweet, making it the ultimate thirst quencher on a hot summer day.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Drop Martini

Whole Lemon Vinaigrette

Whole Lemon Vinaigrette. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This fresh, zesty whole lemon vinaigrette is quick to make, bursting with flavor, and perfect on salads, veggies, or grilled chicken.
Get the Recipe: Whole Lemon Vinaigrette

Lemon Blondies

Three lemon bars stacked on a white plate, surrounded by white chocolate chips and lemon slices, with a colorful cloth in the background.
Lemon Blondies. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Lemon Blondies are soft, chewy and fully of tangy citrus flavor. It’s a great dessert when lemon lovers or when you want something light.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Blondies

Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta

A plate of orzo pasta topped with sliced grilled chicken, garnished with parsley and lemon. Nearby are bell peppers, lemons, and a bowl of grated cheese on a red patterned cloth.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta that is bursting with bright, lemony flavors and perfect for both busy weeknights!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Chicken wings on a plate with lemon wedges.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

For an irresistible game day appetizer, try these lemon pepper chicken wings. They are juicy and flavorful
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Lemon chicken soup in a white bowl with lemon slices.
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Greece with our easy-to-make Greek lemon chicken soup. It’s the perfect blend of citrusy zest and savory goodness.
Get the Recipe: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

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