Don’t be sour! 13 sweet & tangy lemon recipes to brighten your mood

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Feeling a little gloomy? Chase away the blues with this collection of 13 pleasant lemon recipes! From sunshine-y cakes to refreshing drinks, these sweet and tangy treats are sure to brighten your day.

Nigerian Meat Pie with lemon icing and raspberries on a tray.
Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Fresh squeezed lemonade with straw in mason jar.
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Beat the heat with this easy-to-make homemade lemonade! The bright lemon flavor is sure to quench your thirst and leave you wanting more.
Get the Recipe: Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Lemon Puff Cookies

Lemon cookies on a plate with a yellow checkered tablecloth.
Lemon Puff Cookies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Lemon cookie magic! These cookies are like fluffy clouds with a serious lemon punch in every bite. Soft and chewy on the inside, with a bit of a crunch on the outside – they’re seriously yummy!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Puff Cookies

Easy Lemon Bars

Close up of lemon bars on white plate with sliced lemons in background.
Easy Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

These Lemon Bars are ridiculously easy to make. And the tartness? They’re gonna disappear at your next party, trust me. Whip up a batch next time you need a quick treat!
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Bars

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Slice of lemon cheesecake on red, white, and blue plate.
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Ditch the heat! This cool and creamy lemon cheesecake comes together in a snap with pudding mix and a graham cracker base. Chill it for a enjoyable summer treat.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon Crème Brûlée

A serving of lemon creme brulee with lemon garnish.
Lemon Crème Brûlée. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Feeling like sunshine on a spoon? This Lemon Crème Brûlée is creamy custard heaven with a crackly sugar crust that’s SO good. Perfect for fancy feels at home, or just because! Don’t worry, it’s easier than it looks.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Crème Brûlée

Lemon Curd

Two jars of lemon juice on a table.
Lemon Curd. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

This lemon curd is like a ray of sunshine in a jar! It’s super thick, creamy, and has this perfect pucker-punch of lemon flavor. Wanna fancy up your desserts? Boom, this curd is your new best friend. It’s surprisingly easy to make, just eggs, lemon juice, sweetener, and butter – stuff you probably already have. Plus, it only takes about 20 minutes. Keto treats need some zing too, right? This curd is your secret weapon for adding that lemony magic.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Curd

Lemon Loaf Starbucks Copycat

Lemon loaf on white cutting board with a cut slice.
Lemon Loaf Starbucks Copycat. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Need a bite-sized burst of sweetness? This mini lemon loaf is perfect for satisfying cravings without any waste. It’s all yours, or you can share the love!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Loaf Starbucks Copycat

No-Base Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake

No-Base Instant Pot Keto Lemon Cheesecake with meringue on top.
No-Base Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Lemon lovers, listen up! This Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake is delicious and ridiculously easy to whip up. Just 4 ingredients (plus a sugar-free meringue for the win!), and you’ve got a creamy, dreamy cheesecake ready in 20 minutes flat.
Get the Recipe: No-Base Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

Nigerian Meat Pie with lemon icing and raspberries on a tray.
lemon raspberry cupcakes. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of lemon and raspberry with these pleasant cupcakes. Each bite bursts with a refreshing citrus tang balanced by the sweetness of ripe raspberries.
Get the Recipe: lemon raspberry cupcakes

Lemon Chia Pudding

Lemon chia protein pudding topped with coconut cream in a small jar with lemons on top and the jar on a wooden cutting board.
Lemon chia pudding. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Attention coconut enthusiasts and lemon lovers! Are you looking for a breakfast that’s both refreshing and easy to make? Look no further than this protein chia seed pudding! It’s perfect for meal prepping too, so you can enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast all week long. Win-win!
Get the Recipe: Lemon chia pudding

Frosted Lemonade Ice Cream Cake

A piece of cake on a teal plate on a wooden background.
Frosted Lemonade Ice Cream Cake. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Calling all Frosted Lemonade lovers! We’ve got something that will quench your thirst for a new kind of treat. This ice cream cake is inspired by Chick-fil-A’s iconic drink, but with a refreshing twist!
Get the Recipe: Frosted Lemonade Ice Cream Cake

Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon bundt cake on a white plate with strawberries.
Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Lemon Bundt Cake is super easy to whip up yourself! It bakes up all golden brown with yummy lemon chunks inside and a crazy good lemon glaze dripping down the sides.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Curd Cake

Lemon Curd Cake with a slice removed showing the inside of the cake.
Lemon Curd Cake. Photo credit: Erren’s Kitchen.

Lemon fans, get excited! This cake’s got super moist layers filled with yummy lemon curd and frosted with creamy heaven. It’s a flavor party in every bite, perfect for whenever!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Curd Cake

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