Our 15 Best Lemon-Blueberry Dessert Recipes
End your day on a sweet-tart note with one of these easy desserts. Nutritious lemons and blueberries team up in these bars, cakes, cookies and rolls. Each dish is the perfect follow-up to a savory dinner and it’s clear that EatingWell readers agree, giving these recipes four- and five-star reviews. One reader loved our Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake for being “easy to make and very tasty.” And other highly-rated recipes like our Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are the best when you need a tasty pick-me-up.
Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
This healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious—it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy—the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Cake
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Liv Dansky, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Cottage cheese is the secret star ingredient in this stunning cake. While the cheesy flavor is muted by the fruit, the inclusion of cottage cheese adds protein and keeps the cake moist. The tart flavor of the lemon is balanced by sweet blueberries.
Lemon-Blueberry Trifle
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
This lemon-blueberry trifle is a stunning yet simple dessert that features layers of lemon-flavored pastry cream, store-bought angel food cake and fresh blueberries.
Fresh Lemon-Blueberry Bundt Cake
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This fresh blueberry Bundt cake is a crowd-pleasing dessert that offers a perfect balance of moist, tender cake with fruity blueberries and a hint of lemon. This versatile dessert can be enjoyed year-round, whether made with fresh, in-season blueberries or frozen ones.
Easy Lemon-Blueberry Crisp
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This blueberry crisp captures a perfect balance between sweet blueberries and tart lemon flavors. Topped with a streusel laced with warming spices and baked to perfection, this is the perfect dessert paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
These lemon-blueberry cheesecake bars feature the rich, creamy flavor of cheesecake without the fuss. A thin layer of cheesecake flavored with lemon surrounds a mound of fresh blueberries bursting with sweet fruity flavor.
Lemon-Blueberry Coffee Cake
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Coffee cake is traditionally served as a breakfast or brunch item, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying this moist and tender cake as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This easy coffee cake is filled with blueberries and is topped with a delightfully sweet streusel topping.
Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins
Blueberries and lemon are a natural pairing in these light and airy muffins with a delicate brown sugar crumble. If you like an extra blast of lemon flavor, use lemon extract rather than vanilla.
Lemon-Blueberry Bars
Sweet and tangy, these satisfying bars are great for dessert, a snack on the go, or as a treat tucked into a child’s brown-bag lunch. Plus, they’re packed with everyone’s favorite antioxidant superfood: blueberries.
Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream
Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Annie Probst
Nice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. This dairy- and lactose-free, no-added-sugar version is bright with blueberries and creamy from bananas, making it a simple and easy dessert with a good dose of dietary fiber—how much more can you ask from a delicious frozen dessert?
Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Chia Pudding
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
The sour-sweet combo of lemon and blueberry is balanced out by the creamy dairy in this cheesecake chia pudding. Graham cracker crumbles replicate the crust of a cheesecake, while chia seeds offer fiber and omega-3 fats.
Lemon-Blueberry Poke Cake
Jacob Fox
This lemon-blueberry poke cake is tender and light. Holes are poked into the cake after baking to let the tangy-sweet glaze seep in.
No-Bake Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Here we make a no-bake cheesecake with a simple pressed graham cracker crust and a cream cheese and strained yogurt filling that sets as it chills. Blueberries tossed in store-bought lemon curd add sweetness and tang.
Easy Lemon-Blueberry Cookies
These lemon-blueberry cookies are sweet and tangy with a chewy center, thanks to the addition of cream of tartar that gives them a texture similar to a classic snickerdoodle.
Blueberry-Lemon-Ricotta Cupcakes
These blueberry-lemon cupcakes are so light and delicious, it’s hard to eat just one! The blueberries burst in your mouth and the glaze gives an extra boost of sweet-tart lemon flavor. Serve these easy cupcakes at a grown-up birthday party, bridal shower or brunch.
