48 Lemon Potluck Desserts Perfect for a Crowd

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48 Lemon Potluck Desserts Perfect for a Crowd2/48 Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These pies are soft, cakey cookies studded with tart, juicy blueberries and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. I bring them to family and school events and they are always the first thing gone! Make sure to continually scrape the side of the bowl with a spatula while mixing the batter and frosting. —Kathy Martino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

3/48 Lemon Coconut Bites 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Coconut Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The tangy lemon flavor of this no-fuss dessert is especially delicious on a warm day. It gives me delightful flashbacks of selling lemonade on the sidewalk as a little girl. —Donna Biddle, Elmira, New York 4/48 Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 mini loaves (6 pieces each)

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Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon loaf cake. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the batter. So awesome for brunch! —Lola Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota 5/48 Lemon Raspberry Buckle 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Raspberry Buckle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve given a fresh summery twist to the classic blueberry buckle everyone loves by replacing the blueberries for raspberries (my favorite) and adding sweet and tart lemon curd. This berry

buckle cake recipe tastes great with vanilla ice cream!

buckle cake recipe tastes great with vanilla ice cream! —Jenna Fleming, Lowville, New York 6/48 Limoncello Cream Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After a big Christmas dinner, we love the cool refreshment of a frozen lemon pie. Limoncello brings a little sophistication to each smooth, creamy slice. —Jessie Grearson-Sapat, Falmouth, Maine 7/48 Moist Lemon Angel Cake Roll 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Tart and delicious, this pretty cake roll will tickle any lemon lover’s fancy

Tart and delicious, this pretty cake roll will tickle any lemon lover’s fancy. Its feathery, angel food texture enhances its guilt-free goodness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 8/48 Lemon Pull-Apart Coffee Cake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Pull-Apart Coffee Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this recipe in a newspaper and make it often. I like to bake this coffee cake when unexpected company stops in and I need something speedy to go with a cup of coffee. —Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae,

This moist, airy chiffon cake was my dad’s favorite

Wisconsin 9/48 Lemon Cream Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of a layer cake, serve guests these delicate cupcakes tinged with a tangy lemon flavor. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta 10/48 Lemon Chiffon Cake 68 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This moist, airy chiffon cake was my dad’s favorite. Mom revamped the

original recipe to include lemons

original recipe to include lemons. I’m not much of a baker, but whenever I make this dessert my family is thrilled! —Trisha Kammers, Clarkston, Washington 11/48 Lemon Angel Cake Bars 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A neighbor gave me this recipe years ago and it’s been in flavor rotation ever since. It can be made ahead and serves a bunch, so it’s perfect for parties and potlucks. —Marina Castle, Canyon Country, California 12/48 Lemon Ricotta Fritters 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Ricotta Fritters Recipe photo

Fritters are great served warm with jam or honey

by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These mouthwatering fritters are golden brown outside and soft and cakelike inside, and have a lovely citrusy and creamy flavor from the classic duo: lemon ricotta. Fritters are great served warm with jam or honey. —Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 13/48 Lemon Snowflakes 68 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Snowflakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll need just four ingredients to make these delightful lemon snowflake cookies.

My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking

Confectioners’ sugar highlights the cracked tops to give them their snowflake appearance. —Linda Barry, Dianna, Texas 14/48 Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light, fluffy cupcakes. She’s a natural—they turned out fantastic! —Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda, Iowa 15/48 Lemony Coconut Macaroons 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: These chewy gems have refreshing lemon flavor

From the Recipe Creator: These chewy gems have refreshing lemon flavor. They freeze well and thaw easily in the fridge, so you can cure a craving anytime. —Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana 16/48 Lemon Tart 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Be patient when making the crust for this lemon tart. It will take a few minutes of pulsing for the food processor to work its magic. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 17/48 Lemon Bundt Cake 47 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone raves about this pretty lemon sour cream pound cake—and it sure doesn’t last long with my family. It also freezes beautifully, so why not make two and pop one into the freezer for another day? —Annettia Mounger, Kansas City, Missouri 18/48 Lemon Meltaway Cookies 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Both the cookie and the

frosting are spiked with lemon in these melt-in-your-mouth goodies

frosting are spiked with lemon in these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. Your family won’t be able to get enough of this lemon butter meltaway cookie recipe. —Mary Houchin, Lebanon, Illinois 19/48 Lemon Orange Cake 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Orange Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to bake this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It has that tangy Florida citrus flavor and isn’t any more difficult to make than a two-layer cake. —Norma Poole, Auburndale,

It’s a staple at our family barbecues

Florida 20/48 Lemon-Lime Bars 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Lime Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe 21/48 Lemon-Blueberry Pound Cake 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Blueberry Pound Cake Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pair a slice of this moist lemon-blueberry cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s a staple at our family barbecues. —Rebecca Little, Park Ridge, Illinois 22/48 Lemon Curd Cheesecake 1 Review Lemon

This creamy lemon cheesecake has a lovely soft texture and cuts nicely

Curd Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy lemon cheesecake has a lovely soft texture and cuts nicely. The curd adds a fresh, tangy flavor. —Becky West, Statesboro, Georgia 23/48 Lemon Ricotta Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lemon ricotta cake recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon

If you’re a fan of Key lime pie, try lime flavors instead of lemon

zest, the moist four-layer cake is the perfect dessert when you want to impress. —Nanette Slaughter, Sammamish, Washington 24/48 Layered Lemon Dessert Squares 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Layered Lemon Dessert Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed it to be extra citrusy. If you’re a fan of Key lime pie, try lime flavors instead of lemon. —Dawn E. Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 25/48 Lemon Tea Cookies 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

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