Lemon dessert recipes

Need a simple, zingy dessert you can make with minimal fuss? Try this creamy no-bake lemon cheesecake, made with just a few basic storecupboard ingredients

You can't go wrong with a classic lemon meringue pie, and this easy recipe is particularly good

This clever twist on the classic bakewell has a delicate floral flavour, making it ideal for serving at spring garden parties or bake sales

A simple but very impressive pud, light enough to have a slice to finish a big meal

Serve this vibrant lemon curd and passion fruit tart as an easy dessert or sweet treat. Its tropical flavours make it perfect for summer

Classic lemon drizzle cake gets a 'bakeover'. This striped sponge roll is filled with lemon mascarpone

A simple and refreshing lemon sorbet with just 4 ingredients, serve as a light dessert or in between courses at a dinner party

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

Indulge in a slice of lemon cake for afternoon tea. With lovely light sponge layers, a citrus zing offsets the rich and creamy soft cheese icing

Fill up the biscuit tin for the Christmas holidays with these gorgeous lemon star biscuits with a lemon curd filling. They make a lovely mid-morning treat

Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too

Alison Coulling puts a stylish twist on a classic, winning over the judges in the search for Britain's Best Pud

Decorate this simple elderflower and lemon cake with edible flowers for a showstopping celebration dessert. It's perfect for a wedding or birthday

These weekend puds are light and fluffy with a tangy filling

This light and luscious lemon cheesecake tastes as good as it looks

A simple and sweet all-in-one cake - ideal for Mothering Sunday

Impress dinner guests with this lemon and raspberry mousse. Served with pistachio and ginger shortbread, it's a great dessert for a dinner party

Treat yourself to a delightfully easy family dessert - ready in just five minutes

This tangy dessert looks impressive but takes very little effort – most of the ingredients are ready-made, so it is simply a matter of construction

Everybody loves traditional strawberry Eton mess, but blackberries also work beautifully with homemade meringue and luscious lemon cream

Lemon curd yogurt gives this gluten-free cake a lovely light texture. Similar to a Victoria sponge, it's filled with cream and berries and topped with a drizzle icing

Inspired by the allotment, this fragrant, modern bake makes the most of a late-summer courgette crop

A twist on the classic cherry bakewell, these mini citrus-flavoured pies are an elegant dessert choice

Serve a slice of this sweet treat and find yourself in double dessert heaven - lemon meringue pie meets creamy citrus cheesecake