By Devi Poojari
February 6, 2024
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The citrusy zing brought about by lemons to confections is an under-appreciated aspect of baking or making sweets. Bright flavours, appetising aromas and freshness are only some of the characteristics lemon juice and zest bring to a recipe.
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Made by combining lemon curd with a silken custard before baking in pie shells, the lemon tart is the perfect sweet bite to pair with tea.
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Filled doughnuts or Italian bombolinis are the perfect foundation for lusciously smooth custard filling spiked with lemon zest.
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A moist crumb that has a zesty-nutty flavour, the addition of sour cream elevates the richness of this iconic tea cake.
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Why limit the goodness of lemon and sugar to cakes and custards when you can add a touch of zest to your cookie dough, for the most aromatic and flavourful cookies!
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The classic flavour combination of lemon and blueberry come together to create pockets of flavour within an unassuming loaf cake.
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The tanginess of cream cheese is accentuated further with the addition of lemon juice, which also cuts through the richness of the dessert – making this a winning combination.
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An old-school recipe of a large pie topped off with light-as-air toasted meringue, makes this a solid pie to prepare for special occasions.
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