Although lemons and oranges scream summer to most people, they’re fresh and zingy, making them ideal for hot weather. But it’s actually the colder months when the citrus family is in season.
These citrus desserts will brighten up your after-dinner treats and give you the perfect teatime foods to get you through the afternoon.
When are citrus fruits in season?
Citrus fruits, including lemons, limes, oranges and mandarins, are in season during the winter months of the year. This means they will be more readily accessible in supermarkets and often cheaper as there is a higher supply.
27 of our favourite citrus desserts
You can’t go wrong with a crowd-pleasing lemon slice. It’s tangy and sweet. The secret to its speedy success is a base made from cake mix.
Our individual lemon delicious pudding is perfect for entertaining. While it looks highly impressive, it only costs $2.34 per serve so it’ll give high-end on a budget.
With fluffy sponge, rich sauce and an oh-so-zingy tang, lemon delicious is a classic dessert that often brings back plenty of heart-warming recipes.
Give your spring desserts a bit of zing with a touch of fresh ginger. Perfect for guests that are coming over for a more decadent afternoon tea.
The lemon zest adds a bright and refreshing flavour, while the fresh raspberries add a burst of fruity goodness, making them perfect for a sweet treat at a party or as a light dessert.
A traditional slice that’s been in Aussie country bakeries for decades, but this one involves a small twist! Adding in some grapefruit zest will give it that extra zing.
Simply beat, fold, bake and drizzle – it’s that easy to create this teatime favourite!
This cake is a tea-time classic, but it’s got a secret ingredient! Add in a bit of smashed avo to your batter for the most moist and delicious slice of cake.
Glory in the mellow yellow glow of something so delicious on your plate with this easy-peasy fluff cake. It’s the perfect cool-weather dessert – hearty and good, while making the most of late-season citrus.
Create silky, luscious cheesecakes with the help of a slow cooker water bath.
Buttery rich melting moments filled with a zingy lemon buttercream are the perfect morning tea treat – and these are gluten-free!
Made with a mix of three cheeses, it’s light and velvety, topped with a dusting of lemon sherbet and served with blackberry compote. It’s devilishly good, but don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Give classic shortbread a citrus twist for a fresh start to the season. With a dusting of icing sugar and some star-shaped cookie cutters, get your shortbread looking festive and fun.
Test your kids’ sense of smell and taste to see if you can trick them into eating healthy snacks disguised as cake with icing. With carrots, chickpeas and a whole lot of orange, you’ll be satisfied, and they’ll love it!
This citrus showstopper is just as moist and mouthwatering when made gluten-free. Plus, the candied oranges on top are super simple to make. Get your drizzle on!
Fluffy, moist and citrus in flavour, you can’t go wrong with this stunning orange chiffon cake.
Flavoured with a little coffee, drizzled with syrup and icing, then served with candied orange slices, this is the lovely cake you know, but made even tastier.
These air fryer doughnuts will make you rethink every dessert you’ve ever made.
With a lemon curd filling, they’ll burst with tart, sweet flavour when you pop them in your mouth.
If you love a pavlova but are seeking something new for your next do, this to-die-for dessert is it. From the tart shell to the curd filling and meringue top it’s all made by you.
You just add white chocolate swooshes to custard-filled, cream-topped pies to give them wings!
Zesty and lusciously creamy, the citrus syrup amps up the zing in this dessert, while the coconut flakes add an enticing crunchy texture. It tastes just as impressive as it looks!
Super simple to make and just as easy to wolf down, this is your new go-to cake!
If you think baking a pie is way too difficult, this key lime pie makes the process a whole lot easier. You don’t need an oven or even a pie tin to put it together and it packs away in a jar, making it perfect for your next picnic.
Give classic golden syrup dumplings a sweet twist by adding fresh fruit! It’s the perfect camping dessert.
This zesty cake is infused with orange and prosecco flavours, topped with smooth buttercream, and drizzled in a tangy Aperol and prosecco syrup. It will leave you reminiscing about the time you were in Italy, sipping Aperol spritzes by the beach.
Orange and almond syrup cake
An orange cake recipe that works for any kind of lifestyle. With an almond base, beautiful orange syrup and a dash of orange zest on the top, this cake is the quintessential afternoon tea!
Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this lemon, raspberry and ricotta cake delivers a burst of citrusy freshness and fruity delight.
This Bee’s Knees cocktail-inspired honey lemon cheesecake will be gobbled up in seconds! This silky cheesecake is topped with a crunchy honey cluster making you experience every sensation with every bite.
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