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1. Mandarin hazelnut cake with cream cheese frosting and sugared mandarin peel
The great thing about this recipe is you use whole mandarins, yes skin, pith and all. The result is a wonderfully moist and moreish cake.
Source: Petrina Tinslay
2. Orange and almond cake
In this recipe whole oranges are boiled for two hours and then puréed. Not only is this cake incredibly moreish and moist, it is also gluten and dairy-free making it the perfect all-rounder.
RECIPE
Orange and almond cake
Food Safari's orange almond cake just keeps on giving. Source: Alan Benson
3. Lemon meringue tart (torte de llimón)
The British left this dish behind in Menorca, Spain and it’s now a favourite in households and pastry shops. It’s made with a biscuit base and sweetened condensed milk.
Source: Rochelle Eagle
4. Grapefruit and pepper meringue tartlets
Pepper in meringue may sound odd, but the little spicy kick works really well with the acidity of the grapefruit curd. This will be one rewarding dessert to make.
Source: David Loftus
5. Blood orange custard with blood orange granita
Granita is a handy thing to have in your freezer – add a few large spoonfuls to a glass of prosecco for a refreshing spring drink.
Source: Benito Martin
6. Lemon eclairs
These choux pastries are filled with lemon curd, dipped in lemon icing and topped with candied zest. Perfect company to your cuppa!
RECIPE
Lemon eclairs
Source: Brett Stevens
7. Macadamia and mandarin cake with cinnamon syrup
The entire mandarin is used in this recipe, skin and all. The recipe will make around 30 muffin-sized cakes, a perfect plate to take to your next party or BBQ.
Source: Dan Freene
8. Yuzu cheesecake
Japan's iconic citrus, yuzu, has a flavour similar to lemon but with a hint of the herbal, piney edge of a mandarin. It's perfect spin for a spin on a regular lemon cheesecake.
RECIPE
Yuzu cheesecake
Yuzu cheesecake Source: Donal's Asian Baking Adventure
9. Lime mojito pie
With a coconut rum-infused lime curd, this pie is an ode to tropical tastes. It packs a good citrus punch and looks gorgeous.
RECIPE
Lime mojito pie
Source: Danielle Abou Karam
10. Lemon delicious pudding with lavender cream
Serve a scoop of the pudding with a generous dollop of the lavender cream. "The very subtle perfume of lavender is a perfect marriage with the sharpness of lemon” says recipe author Poh Ling Yeow.
Source: China Squirrel
11. Lemon meringue pavlovas
These individual free-form pavlovas have a couple of fun spins: a silky lemon curd made in the microwave, and dollop of cream whipped with crushed digestive biscuits and sour cream.
RECIPE
Lemon meringue pavlovas
Lemon meringue pavlovas Source: Kitti Gould
12. Lemon loaf with lemon icing
Lemon juice, zest and a lemon icing make this loaf a citrus-lover's dream. What's more, it's a straightforward recipe that suits even those who don't typically consider themselves bakers.
