Best Lemon Recipes

These Sweet Lemon Recipes are the best you will find. From quick breads to cookies to some wonderful frozen treats and drinks. They are perfect to share with family and friends or why not just treat yourself?!

The difference between lemon juice and zest

Some insist that the zest has more lemon flavour than the juice. The zest is the oil of the lemon and is therefore filled with the pure lemon flavour.

The juice holds the acidic tart taste of the lemon. Just be sure to grate only the yellow part of the lemon and no white part. The white part will add only bitterness. And you don’t want that!

How to choose the perfect lemon

Be sure to choose lemons that are firm, unblemished and have no green on the skin, which means they are not quite ripe. They should feel heavy, stay away from really pale lemons which means they are older and contain less juice.

Fresh or bottled juice?

Always reach for the fresh lemon, the flavor is so much better than bottled juice, which more than likely will also contain preservatives.

How to store lemons

Lemons should be stored in the refrigerator. To make them last longer keep them in an airtight container or zip top bag. They should keep for up to 4-6 weeks in the fridge.

They can also be frozen,  place the lemon in a freezer safe bag (remove as much air as possible) or container. Thaw the lemons in the microwave for a few seconds, or place them in cold water for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Lemon Cake

Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake

Italian Lemon Cake a delicious moist Cake, and all you need is a tablespoon for measurement.  Fast and Easy and so good. The perfect Breakfast, Snack or Dessert Cake Recipe.

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Lemon Pudding Cake

This delicious Homemade Lemon Pudding Cake makes the perfect dessert, no need for frosting it makes it's own topping. 

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Italian Lemon Bundt Cake/Ciambellone

This easy Italian Lemon Bundt Cake or better known as Il Ciambellone is a simple soft Italian Cake with a hint of lemon and vanilla.

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Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake

This Lemon Yogurt Cake is the perfect dessert cake for any and all Lemon lovers. A simple lemon glaze makes it absolutely perfect.

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Italian Fresh Cream Lemon Cake

An easy simple Italian Cake, the perfect breakfast or snack cake.

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Lemon Cupcakes

An easy Lemon Cupcake recipe. The perfect soft cupcakes with a lemony taste. Add a creamy whipped cream Lemon Frosting. Lemon lovers will love these!

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Easy Lemon Charlotte / Icebox Cake

This Lemon Charlotte is a fast and easy no Bake Dessert. Made with lady fingers and a creamy lemon filling.

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Lemon Tiramisu Cake

Lemon Tiramisu Cake, white chocolate, whipped cream and mascarpone make this no egg Tiramisu Cake Recipe perfectly delicious.

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Italian Pastry Cream Filled Lemon Cake Recipe

A soft Delicious Lemon Cake filled with an Italian Lemon Pastry Cream then baked. The perfect Lemon Lover's Lemon Cake Recipe.

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Lemon Breads/Muffins

Best Homemade Lemon Bread

A delicious Lemony Sweet bread with a simple glaze.

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Lemon Muffins with a Crumb Topping

Lemon lovers are going to love these quick and easy Lemon Muffins with a Crumb Topping, they are perfect anytime, breakfast or snack.

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Italian Lemon Plumcake

Italian Lemon Plumcake is a moist easy cake, similar to the texture of  a Pound Cake. Makes the perfect Breakfast, Snack or Dessert Recipe.

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Lemon Cookies

Italian Lemon Cookies

Perfect melt in your mouth Lemon Cookies. If you love anything lemon then you are going to love these easy buttery Italian Cookies. 

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Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Fast, easy and really delicious especially with an Italian Pastry Cream Filling.

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Lemon Shortbread Cookies + 5 More Must Bake Shortbread Recipes

Shortbread Cookies are a must and these Lemon Shortbread are the perfect Lemon Lovers melt in your mouth Cookie.

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Italian Lemon Biscotti (Cantucci)

Lemon Biscotti, a classic Italian cookie recipe that is crunchy and nutty with toasted hazelnuts and almonds. Easy to make cookie that's great with coffee!

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Lemon Cheesecake Squares

A delicious almond shortbread base with a creamy lemony filling. The perfect Cookie Bar or Dessert recipe. 

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Italian Lemon Stuffed Cookies

If you love the taste of lemons then this Italian Lemon Stuffed Cookie is for you. A simple dough filled with a delicious Italian pastry cream then baked.

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Lemon Sugar Cookies

It's not the holidays without Sugar Cookies and these Lemon Cut-Out Cookies are perfect for your holiday dessert tray.

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Easy Lemon Drop Cookies

These Easy Lemon Drop Cookies are made in one bowl,  a simple buttery lemony cookie that will satisfy every lemon lover.

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Lemon Donuts/Scones

Easy Baked Lemon Donuts

These Baked Lemon Donuts are every Lemon Lovers dream, so soft and easy to make. Delicious with a simple lemon glaze or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

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Lemon Blueberry Scones with a Crumb Topping

These Delicious Blueberry Scones bake up fast and easy. The subtle lemon taste and a crunchy Streusel topping make these tender Scones the perfect Snack or Breakfast treat.

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Lemon Glazed Blueberry Baked Donuts

Fast and easy Blueberry Baked Donuts with a simple Lemon Glaze, a healthy homemade delicious snack, dessert or breakfast recipe.

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Lemon Must Try

Homemade Lemon Pudding

Homemade Lemon Pudding is easy to make and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. You only need five ingredients to make the best homemade pudding.

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Italian Lemon Crostata

Italian Lemon Crostata, a simple and easy Italian Dessert. Made with a flaky pie pastry and a delicious fresh lemon cream filling. The perfect snack or dinner dessert recipe.

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Lemon Frozen / Drinks

Creamy Frozen Limoncino Recipe

This Frozen Limoncino is the perfect Summer Frozen Dessert Recipe, use limoncello or lemon juice. Either way it makes a refreshing hot weather frozen treat.

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Fresh Lemon Ice Cream

This Easy Lemon Ice Cream has only 4 ingredients and one of them is not Sweetened Condensed Milk. It's creamy and smooth like velvet.

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Italian Lemon Sorbet Drink

Italian Lemon Sorbet Drink, a delicious traditional Italian digestive middle of dinner drink. Creamy Lemony and so good.

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Toasted Coconut Lemon Ice Cream

Toasted Coconut Lemon Ice Cream, an easy homemade ice cream recipe, a refreshing fresh coconut and lemon flavor dessert.

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When you are looking for something lemony to make I hope you try one or all of these! And of course let me know what you think. Enjoy!