Enjoy our favorite citrus dessert recipes, and be sweet on citrus.
Cranberry-Orange Cake With Orange Buttercream
This beautiful layer cake is one of our most popular holiday desserts.
A handful ofSugared Cranberriesand fresh orange slices make for a photo-worthy topping that doesnt require pro decorating skills.
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Either way, its worth its weight!
Frozen Margarita Pie
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Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds.
Cranberry-Orange Bundt Cake
From Thanksgiving to Christmas, this flavor combination is festive for the holiday season.
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We love a Bundt cake for the ease of decorating with results that are still gorgeous.
Lemon Lush
This citrus play on chilled layered desserts likeChocolate Delightis just as delightful.
The freezing times might seem excessive, but theyre the key to perfect slices and even layers.
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Plus, you get crust, filling, and whipped cream in every bite with this method.
Its so popular that it has garnered only five-star reviews from our readers.
Lemon Icebox Pie
I love this recipe because it doesnt require heating up my oven.
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It is hot enough already without that, says Senior Producer Ivy Odom.
But also because it has a gingersnap crust.
Most lemon icebox pies call for graham crackers, but I love the punch of ginger this crust has.
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Add more lemon juice and zest if you want to dial up the citrus flavor.
Theyre sweet, limey, and perfectly but not overly boozy.
Plus, the recipe makes three dozen of these poppable bites, so theyre ideal for a big crowd.
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Lemon Freeze
This retro dessert has a fun name and easy instructions.
Its the ultimate summer treat to cool you off on hot days.
Plus, the creamy cheesecake filling is a total delight.
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It’s really good, and anyone can make itso they do, he says.
Bringing it to the table guarantees plenty of praise and compliments.
I just stand back and watch.
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This one comes together with a few ingredients that combine for a sweet, tart, summery delight.
These were tender, buttery and required no adjustments, wrote a reviewer who gave this recipe five stars.
I prepared by the recipe and received many compliments.
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With a topping of edible flowers, these tiny cakes were made for spring parties.
Both are sweet enough to be served for dessert but not so sugary that they’re banned from breakfast.
This coffee cake recipe combines the two in perfect harmony!
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Lemon Bar Cheesecake
This indulgent recipe marries two delicious desserts: lemon bars and cheesecake.
Try adding ourCandied Lemon Slicesfor the ultimate sweet treat.
Use a small cookie scoop to create perfectly formed balls.
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When they emerge warm and fresh from the oven, roll them in more powdered sugar for good measure.
This makes two gorgeous loaves for breakfast, tea, or coffee.
Keep one, and share the other.
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We also have variations for orange sherbet and lime sherbetwhy not make all three?
Fold in egg whites gently to keep this cake light as air.
A simple dusting of powdered sugar is the only garnish this cake really needs.
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In this recipe, a 1/4 cup of buttermilk helps cut the sweetness of condensed milk.
For a sweeter take, try the strawberry-lemonade or mango-lemon versions.
Classic lemon squares are always a popular dessert at teas, luncheons, and showers.
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Make an extra batch and freeze for up to one month.
Praline Key Lime Pie
Toasted pecans drizzled with caramel bring thisgraham cracker crustto new heights.
Plan to make the pie early enough to chill for four hours.
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The traditional pound cake includes tart lime zest and a homemade Key lime glaze for a delicious tropical dessert.
The dessert is topped with Buttery Orange Curd and candied orange pieces.
No springform pan is requiredthese bars are baked simply in a 13x9 pan.
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This cake should be prepared a day ahead so it can firm up overnight.
Luscious Lemon Cake
This cake features our Luscious Lemon Frosting, a citrusy buttercream confection.
Create an impressive stack of zesty lemon layers that’s perfect for any casual gathering.
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Or, frost the cake completely and decorate with a fruity garnish for a more elegant event.
Don’t skimp and buy bottled lime juice, howeverfreshly squeezed is so much better.
Key Lime Cheesecake
Key lime pie and cheesecake just make sense together.
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A traditional cheesecake uses a water bath, which we break down for you with our straightforward guide.
Cranberry-Lemon Bars
Tart cranberries are paired with zesty lemon in these colorful bars.
This dessert speaks for itself, requiring no more than a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
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Known for its delicate texture and plain looks, this pie bespeaks old-school Southern class and charm.
Shaker Lemon Pie
This Shaker-style pie is made with thinly sliced whole lemonspeels and all.
The easy recipe requires only four ingredients and 15 minutes of hands-on time.
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Lemon Loaf Cake
This bright Lemon Loaf Cake makes for a refreshing treat any time of day.
It’s tender and moist from pudding mix in the batter with a deliciously chewy crust.
The frosting includes Greek yogurt and a pinch of salt to enhance the tang.
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Garnish with lemon zest.
Our Margarita Cake uses tequila in a lime syrup that is brushed across each cake layer.
We added store-bought margarita mix to the cream cheese frosting to spike it with the classic sweet-and-sour flavor.
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This half lemon and half chocolate version is truly a labor of love.
you’re free to use a grocery-store pie crust or feel free to bake your own.
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