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39 Sunny Citrus Dessert Recipes to Cure Your Winter Blues

Because dark, cold days require bright, sweet treats.
Orange upsidedown cake with a slice taken out.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Orange Upside-Down Cake

    Topped with candied orange slices and citrusy caramel, this cheery cake is definitely a crowd-pleaser.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
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    Grapefruit-Vanilla Shortbread

    In this recipe, a few textured and vibrant toppings gussy up a tender, buttery, and ultrasimple shortbread.

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  • Photo by Dayna Smith
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    Lemon Blossom Cupcakes

    Lemon cupcakes combined with lemon–cream cheese frosting make for a dozen desserts, each with a full blast of citrus flavor.

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  • Photo by Bobbi Lin
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    Cranberry-Lime Pie

    The spirit of a Key lime pie in the guise of a luscious cranberry curd. The contrast between the snappy press-in crust and the tart filling in this recipe is pure genius.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Our Favorite Key Lime Pie

    We found the secret to the perfect key lime pie. It’s lemon juice. (Shhh, don’t tell the limes.)

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen
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    Orange Sweet Rolls

    Inspired by the All Steak restaurant in Cullman, Alabama, these thinly-rolled, brightly-flavored orange rolls have both zest and juice, giving them an intoxicating aroma and a full burst of sweet citrus flavor.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Semolina–Lemon Syrup Cakes

    Moist, marzipan-y mini cakes win weeknight desserts, afternoon snacks, and weekend picnics.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
    10/39

    Carnation Lemon Bars

    These bars are as refreshing as an icy glass of lemonade, and perfect for entertaining, potlucks, or picnics.

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  • Photo by Tara Fisher
    11/39

    Lemon and Elderflower Tart

    This genius dessert—a simple lemon tart perfumed with elderflower cordial—comes from the first cookbook of “The Great British Bake Off”’s youngest contestant ever.

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  • Photo by Kamil Bialous
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    Lemon Curd with Berries

    This very lemony curd is made with whole eggs instead of just the yolks, which gives it an extra-light texture.

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  • Paolo Terzi
    15/39

    Oops, I Dropped the Lemon Tart

    Not so good at making beautiful tarts? With this cheeky dessert, you don't have to be.

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  • Chris Gentile
    16/39

    Frozen Lemon Pie Pops

    A blend of just four ingredients, these frozen pops are irresistibly creamy, with a sweet and tangy taste. Opt for our lemony take on this kid-friendly dessert, or substitute in Key limes, grapefruit, or orange for your own citrus twist.

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  • Photo by Andrew Purcell, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell
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    Coconut–Key Lime Sheet Cake

    Good thing this cake serves a crowd—the creamy key lime topping will have everyone back for seconds.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime
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    Grapefruit–Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Yogurt Glaze

    A creamy yogurt glaze ups the tang factor of this loaf cake—and makes it totally suitable to serve for breakfast, dessert, or both.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

    Everyone loves lemon bars, and now even your gluten-free friends can enjoy them too.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Easy Fruit Tart With Pecan Cookie Crust

    A nutty cookie crust filled with lemon curd–spiked whipped cream makes a delectable base for your favorite fruit—a mix of segmented citrus or poached pears make great winter options.

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  • Photo by David Loftus
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    Blood Orange–Champagne Ice Cream Float

    This citrusy dessert cocktail is a great way to use up any leftover Champagne or sparkling wine.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Hibiscus Pavlova With Lemon-Hibiscus Cream

    Hibiscus tea has a gorgeous magenta hue and sweet-tart cranberry flavor. This pavlova uses the tea two ways: finely ground to infuse and tint light-as-air meringues and also brewed, reduced, and combined with lemon curd to create a rich whipped cream topping.

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    Suzette Sauce

    Classic orange Suzette sauce is great for crepes, regular pancakes, waffles, and French toast.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Mini Frozen Key Lime Pies

    Don't want to share your key lime pie? With these mini versions, you don't have to!

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  • Photo by Eva Kolenko
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    Blueberry-Lemon Icebox Cake

    The more particular you are when building the layers in the loaf pan, the more neat and tidy this will look when sliced. But if it’s a little uneven and the layers blend together, so be it!

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Prop styling by Linden Elstran, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Lemon Icebox Pie

    This pie is simple and quick, plus it keeps in the freezer for over a week; it's a great dessert to make ahead for a dinner party. For a creamy key lime pie–like texture, let it sit out for 10 or 15 minutes before slicing.

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  • Chad Robertson
    29/39

    Buckwheat, Bergamot & Blood Orange Chiffon Cake

    Tartine chiffon cake is made with whole-grain dark buckwheat flour, and then layered with blood orange marmalade and bergamot-infused blackout chocolate ganache. The resulting dessert is pleasantly bitter and not too sweet.

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  • Photo by Yunhee Kim
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    Meyer Lemon Cream Pies

    This pie's secret? Its decadent, creamy filling is made from (shhh...) protein-rich tofu. If you can't find Meyer lemons, substitute regular lemons.

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    Classic Lemon Cheesecake

    You can't beat the classics when it comes to desserts, and this is one of the best. Zesty, creamy and light-as-air, this cake is completely heavenly.

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  • Tom Eckerle
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    Lemon Custard with Raspberry Sauce

    Lemon juice would be too overpowering here. Instead, the subtle lemon flavor comes from steeping lemon zest in the milk for the custard mixture. The heat of the milk extracts the essential oil from the lemon zest skin, and the milk absorbs the delicate flavor. Hints of cinnamon and vanilla support the lemon and make it extra wintry.

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  • Leela Cyd
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    Meyer Lemon Bars

    While regular lemons work just fine for these classic bars, there's something about Meyer lemons that really makes them pop.

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  • Photo by Todd Porter and Diane Cu
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    Tangerine Crème Brûlée

    Fresh tangerine juice and zest provide a welcome twist to classic crème brûlée.

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