42 simple lemon desserts for afternoon tea parties

1

Glazed lemon pound cake

A cake made entirely in the food processor. Yes, please! It’s sweet, lemony and just perfect for afternoon tea.

2

Lemon ricotta pound cake

This zesty lemon cake is so easy to make, and the addition of ricotta keeps it lovely and moist. It’ll keep for a couple days at room temperature.

3

Lemon delicious truffle balls

With a moreish lemony sweet-savoury tang, these lemon delicious truffle balls are a breeze to make, they look great and taste amazing. Ideal for edible Christmas gift-gifting, these are destined to delight!

4

Mini lemon pavlova puffs

Instead of a traditional pavlova, whip up these individual mini lemon puffs. They’re filled with lemon cream and drizzled with lemon glaze.

5

Lemon cream custard biscuits

Pop the kettle on! These tangy lemon cream custard biscuits are a delicious treat to eat with an afternoon cup of tea.

6

Gluten-free lemon and coconut slice

This zesty gluten-free lemon and coconut slice means there's no need to miss out on treats any longer!

7

Lemon and white chocolate squares

Just imagine taking a bite into one of these mouthwatering lemon and white chocolate squares. They're simple to make and are perfect for sharing.

8

Little lemonade buns

These cute little lemonade buns are a cross between a lemon curd filled doughnut and an iced finger bun, and with lemonade in the dough and icing, they’ll be a hit with the kids.

9

Ambrosia cups with lemon meringue top

Old-fashioned ambrosia pudding is a mixture of fruit, nuts, marshmallows and cream. Here they are served in individual cups with a lemon meringue top.

10

Lemon sour cream cheesecake

This creamy, lemon cheesecake is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends or a quiet afternoon to yourself.

11

Lemon sour cream slab cake

This moreish lemon and sour cream slab cake has a smooth, pudding-like texture and thick creamy icing layer, that would make it perfect for dessert, especially if you’re feeding a crowd.

12

Condensed milk lemon and yoghurt cheesecake

This simple baked cheesecake is comforting and delicious, with a traditional biscuit base and condensed milk and yoghurt filling. The extra lemon flavours are the finishing touch.

13

Gluten-free baked lemon cheesecake

Treat yourself with this creamy gluten-free cheesecake which has a refreshing lemon tang and a healthier crust.

14

Lemon syllabub recipe

Retro lemon syllabub is making a comeback and what better way to serve it than with crumbly lady finger biscuits to scoop up that lemony pudding!

15

Easy lemon biscuits

These easy lemon biscuits are a bite size explosion of flavour! They're perfect with a herbal tea in the afternoon. The trick is to stop at one!