Allow us to introduce you to our best lemon desserts of all time.
It’s practically effortless too, and doesn’t require an oven to make.
Instead of a classic frosting, we cover the towering cake in a toasted meringue.

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Tangy layers of lemon pudding and cream cheese make this Lemon Lush a delightfully zingy treat.
Impress your guests with the addition of candied lemon slices atop the luscious frosting.
The toasted swoops of meringue on top are sure to impress anyone you serve it to.

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you’re free to even top them with Champagne, for a fun, slightly buzzy dessert.
Just verify to use fresh lemon juice (and zest); the bottled stuff won’t do.
You’re going to want to grab your springform pan immediately.

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Citrus Pull-Apart Bread
We can’t get enough of this sweet bread.
The recipe makes two loavesyou can keep one and share the other, if you’re feeling generous.
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars
A marbled finish will wow your guests, but is easy to create.

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Shaker Lemon Pie
This old-fashioned pie is made with thinly sliced whole lemonspeels and all.
No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie
This cool and creamy dessert was made for hot Southern days.
Lemon Bar Cake
Lining your slow cooker with aluminum foil will make cleanup a breeze.

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Lemon Raspberry Cake
Lemon and raspberries?
Well that’s simply a match made in heaven.
Best-Ever Lemon Meringue Pie
What makes this Lemon Meringue Pie the best ever, you ask?

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The mile-high meringue, of course.
Strawberry-Lemonade Cake
What better way to toast to the springtime than with this Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake?
Strawberry-Lemonade Cupcakes
Transform a box of cake mix into these bright cupcakes that taste totally homemade.

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Lemon Tiramisu
Thisheavenly spinon tiramisu is ideal for spring.
Plus, lemon cake mix makes these cookies extra easy to make.

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