Now that springtime is fast approaching, we're way past pinning recipes for gingerbread and pumpkin-spiced treats. Yes, it's time for recipes with the fresh taste of lemon! From tarts to cakes to pies, lemon desserts are the perfect way to end a meal ... or to precede it ... or maybe even to replace it, too. Get some ideas for your next baking project in this roundup of 5 simple recipes for lemon desserts.
![Lemon poppy seed pound cake, vegan lemon cake, gluten free lemon dessert](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/006/767/center.jpg?1428388524)
thehappyhousewife.com
Vegan, Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
This blogger took the classic lemon poppy seed flavor and created a gluten-free and vegan alternative. This recipe for lemon poppy seed pound cake, with its simple glaze and dense texture, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.![lemon sponge pie, homemade lemon pie](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/006/771/center.jpg?1428391033)
bloggingwithapples.com
The chef behind this masterpiece found inspiration in an antique recipe he unearthed for lemon sponge pie, and good thing he did. We're practically drooling on our keyboards.
![Lemon filled beignets, lemon curd beignets, lemon desserts](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/006/768/center.jpg?1428388697)
Elinor Klivans
Lemon-Filled Beignets
Lighter and airier than a doughnut, beignets are paired particularly well with fruit fillings. Next time you're up for some bite-sized, deep-fried goodness, try making some of these lemon curd beignets!![meyer lemon tart, lemon tart dessert, homemade fruit tart](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/006/769/center.jpg?1428389019)
thefoodcharlatan.com
Meyer Lemon Tart
Do you know what our favorite recipes are? The ones we can serve with the least amount of prep-time. This recipe for a Meyer lemon tart can be made several days ahead of time, letting you savor its salted shortbread crust sans stress.![Lemon sour cream pie, lemon cream pie, homemade lemon dessert](https://s3.amazonaws.com/craftfoxes-assets/image_blocks/images/000/006/770/center.jpg?1428389350)
thebakingchocolatess.com
Graham cracker crust, tart lemon, and sweet cream — we can't conceive a better combination than this one featured in lemon sour cream pie. Wary of using sour cream? Fear not; the sweetness of homemade whipped cream balances the pie's tart lemon flavor. If you're still hesitant, go for this recipe for lemon cream pie.
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