From lemon cake to key lime bars, easy crinkle cookies, lushes and a few brightly tart surprises, these citrus desserts have plenty of pucker power to satisfy your citrus cravings all spring and summer long!

Nothing beats the sunny tartness of a good lemon dessert recipe! But let’s not forget what oranges and key limes bring to the party. And even though pineapple isn’t a real citrus fruit, we’re going to throw a few of those in here too!
Light & refreshing, vibrant citrus sweets and treats have become absolute tradition for Easter dinners, Mother’s Day brunches, showers, parties and every get together from April to August.
If you’re looking for the perfect citrus dessert to adorn your party or holiday table, you’ve come to the right place! These swoon-worthy recipes are guaranteed to add a little sunshine and delight to your spring and summer dessert line up.
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If you’re a true lemon lover, you don’t want the list to stop there! Here are 3 more reader favorite lemon recipes for bright and happy eats with your family.


I am hands down a big fan of Raspberry Lemon Butter. Not too sweet and not too tart, this light pink lemony butter is like pure sunshine melting over pancakes, french toast, even Easter dinner rolls!
The same goes for this easy Whipped Orange Coconut Butter.


Easy homemade Blackberry Buttermilk Biscuits and Glazed Orange Buttermilk Biscuits add a whole new level of amazing to breakfast, brunch, even dessert! Loaded with citrus flavor and flaky layers, these biscuit recipes are the something special you’ve been looking for!

Nothing beats a tall glass of homemade lemonade, and nothing gets more refreshing than homemade lemonade made with cool, crisp mint! This easy Mint Lemonade recipe using a quick mint simple syrup and freshly squeezed lemons is an unbelievably special drink you’ll always want to have on hand.

Ditch the regular ol’ O.J.! Refreshing and bright, a Pineapple Orange Fizzy just sings brunch. This gorgeous, but simple recipe comes together in a flash right in the pitcher you plan to serve it in!

This pretty pink Ruby Grapefruit Punch is an elegant blend of ruby red grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, frozen pink lemonade, bright citrus flavors and a tad of sparkle. Light, refreshing and non-alcoholic, this gorgeous sipper adds just the right amount of fabulous to your shower, graduation, holiday, Mother’s Day or just an evening on the patio with friends!

This Tuscan-inspired Lemon Centerpiece comes together in just 5 simple steps but will leave your guests talking long after your gathering is over!
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