15 Lovely Dairy-Free Lemon Desserts For A Sweet and Tart Treat!

The combination of sweet and tart flavors in these dairy-free lemon desserts makes for an amazing treat. Plus, the lemon adds such a vibrant, fresh flavor to these desserts. From cookies, to tarts, to cakes, any dessert can be made with lemon. Who doesn’t love a good tang? Once you try one of these amazing dairy-free lemon desserts, you’ll want to try them all! Check them out on our Food Monster App, and find your new favorite dessert recipe.

1. Soft Baked Lemon Rosemary Cookies

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You typically find herbs only being utilized in savory dishes. However, they can truly take an everyday dessert recipe and turn it into a fab recipe in minutes. These Soft Baked Lemon Rosemary Cookies by Gabrielle St. Claire are quick, easy, have minimal ingredients, are buttery soft, packed with flavor, you can use the base to make countless soft baked varieties, they are perf for summer, have aesthetic appeal, and truly capture the essence of spring/summer!

2. Lemon Blueberry Muffin Cake

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This Lemon Blueberry Muffin Cake by Taavi Moore is a perfect breakfast treat or dessert, as it’s sweet, but not a mouthful of sugar. The tanginess of the lemon pairs perfectly with the less sugary treat.

3. Raw Green Tea Matcha Lemon Cheesecake

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The matcha and lemon flavor combo is pretty much perfection! Lemons provide a zesty refreshing flavor to this Raw Green Tea Matcha Lemon Cheesecake by Tiana Haines and as a bonus, it also contains vitamin C and aids digestion.

4. Paleo Lemon Passionfruit Tart

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These light and refreshing Paleo Lemon Passionfruit Tarts by Mitra Shirmohammadi are all you’ll want to have for dessert. They are no-bake and need to chill in the fridge for a couple of hours, which makes them the most perfect treat on warm day – or any day, for that matter. Their bright and tangy flavors will truly make your taste buds dance!

5. Whole Wheat Lemon Marmalade Cake

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This lovely Whole Wheat Lemon Marmalade Cake by Namita Tiwari is perfect for all occasions. Made from whole wheat flour, it is heartier than a traditional cake, yet still light, thanks to the addition of lemon marmalade. It pairs perfectly with the simple icing glaze or on its own with a cup of tea.

6. Blueberry Lemon Bars

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Toss in some fresh, seasonal blueberries, dust with powdered sugar, and you will be in heaven. These Blueberry Lemon Bars by Taavi Moore will melt in your mouth and you would never believe the “buttery” shortbread crust is gluten-free. You won’t miss any eggs or butter in this recipe.

7. Lemon Raspberry Tofu Cream

9. Baked Lemon Cheesecake

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Irresistibly rich, dense, creamy, and delightfully sweet with a hint of tangy cheese flavor, this plant-based Baked Lemon Cheesecake by Larice Feuerstein is sure to exceed your expectations. It’s sweetened with dates and loaded with lemon juice and zest, for a naturally lemony flavor that is perfect for spring. With no sugar added, and fats that are better for you than those in conventional cheesecakes, this is a dessert that will leave your tummy happy!

10. No-Bake Lemon Cake

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This recipe definitely has that “WOW” factor for when you want to impress your guests. Check out this No-Bake Lemon Cake by Charanya Ramakrishnan for an amazing no-bake dessert!

11. Lemon Blueberry Loaf

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This Lemon Blueberry Loaf by Gabrielle St. Claire is quick and easy, packs tons of fresh blueberries, a rich lemon flavor, you can skip the frosting for less added sugar, it’s buttery soft, perf for spring, you can switch up the fruit if you like, and you just can’t go wrong!

12. 4-Ingredient Lemon Pudding

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This 4-Ingredient Lemon Pudding by Jesse Lane Lee is creamy, tangy, and refreshing! It’s perfect for filling vanilla cupcakes or spreading or sandwiching between two vegan sugar cookies. This vegan lemon pudding is also so simple to make! With only four ingredients and a few minutes, you’ll have a tasty treat that will make your lips pucker and your stomach happy.

13. Lemon Bars

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These Lemon Bars from Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD are a sweet and lemony plant-based treat with a simple oat crust. Flavorful filling made with lemon and tofu and sweetened with dates. Sets up perfectly!

14. Lemon Basil Sugar Cookies

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It’s your staple vegan lemon sugar cookie recipe, slightly soft and chewy texture, packed with lemon flavor and notes of basil that keep you on your toes. You’ll love the incredible taste of these Lemon Basil Sugar Cookies by Gabrielle St. Claire!

15. Lemon Drizzle Bundt Cake