ADVERTISEMENT / ADVERTISE WITH US

Food

Sweet Citrus Desserts

January 28, 2013

A little bit of tartness does wonders to brighten the flavor of a sugary treat—it's no wonder so many beloved desserts feature lemons, limes, oranges, and other citrus fruits. From orange-scented olive oil cake to creamy key lime pie, here are our favorite desserts featuring citrus.

See the RecipeChristopher Hirsheimer

See the RecipeChristopher Hirsheimer

While visiting New York City's Gramercy Tavern, pastry chef Claudia Fleming garnished this dessert with the cinnamon stick and star anise used to poach the oranges; she also drizzles the plate with a bit of creme fraiche. See the Confit of Oranges filled with Orange Sorbet recipe »Christopher Hirsheimer

Bitter citrus rinds are transformed into a candy-sweet, chocolate-dipped confection.Christopher Hirsheimer

See the RecipeChristopher Hirsheimer

Chef Jair Tellez of Laja restaurant made us this sorbet with charentais melons grown at Mogor-Badan.Livia Corona

The Best Damn Meyer Lemon Cake — Lemon extract, juice, and zest permeate a rich and moist loaf to create what really is is the best damn lemon cake we've ever had.André Baranowski

This citrus-spiked sheet cake is a Texas potluck favorite. **See the Recipe for Grapefruit Cake »**André Baranowski

Orange-Scented Olive Oil Cake — A heady mixture of olive oil and preserved oranges flavors this moist, dense Sicilian dessert.André Baranowski

Chopped phyllo dough gives this orange-scented custard cake from Crete its layered texture. See the recipe for Orange Cake (Portokalopita) » Penny De Los Santos

Key Lime Pie — Tart, refreshing key lime pie topped with a layer of chilled whipped cream is a summer classic.Todd Coleman

Lemon Icebox Pie — This creamy lemon pie with homemade candied lemon peel is a delicious frozen treat.Anna Stockwell

Lemon Icebox Pie — A back-of-the-box recipe for lemon icebox pie gets a gourmet upgrade with real whipped cream, lemon simple syrup, vanilla shortbread, and homemade candied lemon peel scattered over the top—it's a lovely dessert for a special occasion.Todd Coleman

Sweet Orange Buns — Home cook Linda Worsley gave us the recipe for these luscious buns filled with fragrant orange-flavored butter.Todd Coleman

Lemon Layer Cake — Lemon infuses this layered masterpiece in three ways: zested into the batter, in a tart syrup that get drizzled over the cakes, and in a thick lemon curd frosting.Todd Coleman

Corsican Lemon Mousse — This rich, silky mousse brightened with tangy lemons makes an elegant end to a meal.Todd Coleman

Lemon Bars — Lemon bars are a light, brightly-flavored dessert, best served with a sprinkling of confectioners' sugar.Noah Fecks

Grapefruit and Campari Granita — Ruby Red grapefruit juice and Campari are a refreshingly bittersweet combination.Laura Sant

Lemon Curd Layer Cake — Silken white chocolate buttercream frosts a tender yellow cake layered with rich lemon curd in this recipe from the restaurant Rye KC in Leawood, Kansas.Todd Coleman

Coconut Lime Custard Pie — This cream-topped pie is filled with a thick coconut milk custard that perfectly complements the zip of fresh lime juice and grated zest. Get the recipe for Coconut Lime Custard Pie »Andrew Ingalls

Blintz Soufflée — See the RecipeHelen Rosner

Lime Bars — A light dusting of confectioners' sugar tempers the intense lime pucker of these creamy bars.Helen Rosner

Chile-Lime Macaroons — These lightly spicy coconut cookies are somewhere between a classic American macaroon and a Mexican street snack.Helen Rosner

Latest

BVI-Style Peas Soup

Saag Paneer Is the Luscious Indian Comfort Food You Need

A Hearty (Caribbean!) Soup to Get You Through The Winter

Lalla Rookh Pie

Seattle Scotch Is A Thing. And It’s Good.

Mardi Gras King Cake

Saag Paneer (Spinach with Fresh Indian Cheese)

Banish Kitchen Clutter with Five Genius Fridge Organizers

ADVERTISEMENT / ADVERTISE WITH US