24 Desserts that Start with L

Looking for a list of desserts that start with the letter L? I’ve got you covered! I love desserts–I love lists. Here I’ve put the two together and compiled over 20 different desserts that all start with L!

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Desserts That Start With L

You’re going to love these “L” desserts. Ooh la la.

Related: 42 Desserts that Start with K and 78 Desserts That Start With The Letter M

1. Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue pie is an elegant dessert with a crisp and flaky crust, tangy lemon filling, and billowy meringue topping.

The tart lemon filling is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The meringue, made from egg whites and sugar, is lightly browned and provides a fluffy and airy contrast to the dense filling.

2. Ladyfingers

Ladyfingers are a little cookie often used as a base for cakes and trifles. I like to enjoy them on their own with tea.

Ladyfingers are shaped into long, thin fingers, hence the name, and have a crisp exterior that is perfect for soaking up syrups and custards.

3. Lemon Tart

Lemon tarts are a true work of art, with a buttery crust, silky lemon filling, and bright yellow hue. The filling is made from fresh lemon juice, sugar, and eggs, and is set atop a crisp and crumbly crust. Who doesn’t love a good tart?

4. Lamington

Lamington is a staple dessert in Australia and New Zealand. Lamington cake consists of a soft and spongy square-shaped cake, coated in a layer of chocolate sauce, and then rolled in desiccated coconut.

The cake is light and airy with a delicate crumb and a lovely vanilla flavor. The chocolate coating adds a rich and indulgent touch, while the coconut gives the cake a subtle crunch and an extra burst of flavor.

5. Lane Cake

Lane cake is a traditional dessert from the American South. The cake is made from a soft and spongy sponge cake, filled with a mixture of raisins, pecans, and a splash of whiskey or brandy, all enveloped in a layer of fluffy white frosting.

6. Lekach

Lekach is a traditional Jewish honey cake that is a staple during the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. It’s made from a mixture of honey, eggs, and spices, and is often studded with raisins and nuts. It’s baked to a golden brown, and is finished with a drizzle of additional honey for an extra boost of sweetness.

7. Linzer Torte

Linzer Torte is a traditional Austrian dessert with a flaky pastry crust, sweet and tangy raspberry filling, and lattice-top design.

The crust is made from a mixture of butter, flour, and almonds, and is baked to a golden brown. The filling is a mixture of raspberries, sugar, and spices, and is spread atop the crust, giving it a vibrant red color.

8. Lemon Ice Box Pie

Lemon Icebox Pie is a classic American dessert with a crisp graham cracker crust, tangy lemon filling, and creamy whipped topping.

The filling is made from a mixture of lemon juice, sugar, and condensed milk, and is set atop a crisp graham cracker crust. The pie is then topped with a light and fluffy layer of whipped cream, giving it a creamy and airy texture.

9. Lardy Cake

Lardy cake is a traditional British treat made from a mixture of flour, yeast, sugar, and lard, and is often studded with raisins and spices.

It’s baked to a golden brown, and is finished with a sprinkle of sugar for added sweetness.

10. Lebkuchen

Lebkuchen (akahonigkuchen or pfefferkuchen) is a honey-sweetened cake molded cookie or bar cookie that has become part of Germany’s Christmas traditions.

These cookies are either rectangular or round, they have a sweet, slightly nutty taste, and their aroma is spicy, a bit like nutmeg and allspice.

11. Laplanders

Laplanders (also known as popovers) are an American version of Yorkshire pudding. A Laplanders is a light roll made from an egg batter similar to that of Yorkshire pudding, typically baked in muffin tins or dedicated popover pans, which have straight-walled sides rather than angled.

12. Loukoumades

Loukoumades are a traditional Greek dessert made from a mixture of flour, yeast, sugar, and water, and are deep-fried until golden brown.

They are then drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon, giving them a sweet and fragrant flavor.

13. Leipziger Lerche

Leipziger Lerche is a traditional German dessert with a flaky pastry crust, sweet and tangy apricot filling, and delicate glaze.

The crust is made from a mixture of butter, flour, and sugar, and is baked to a golden brown. The filling is a mixture of apricots, sugar, and spices, and is set atop the crust. The Lerche is then finished with a delicate glaze, giving it a glossy and elegant appearance.

14. Lemon Bars

The lemon bar, also called lemon square, is a popular type of dessert bar in the United States consisting of a thin, shortbread crust and a lemon curd filling.

15. Lava Cake

Lava cakes typically contain five ingredients: butter, eggs, sugar, chocolate, and flour. The butter and chocolate are melted together, while the eggs are either whisked with the sugar to form a thick paste, producing a denser pastry, or separated, with the white whipped into a meringue to provide more lift and a lighter result.

16. Lemon Chess Pie

Chess Pie is a cheeseless cheesecake. You’ll need a pre-made pie crust, eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest (two whole lemons should provide you enough juice and zest), cornmeal, flour, salt, and some unsalted butter.

17. Little Old Lady Pound Cake

Little Old Lady Lemon Pound Cake is an old-fashioned recipe for a cake that’s full of lemon flavor with just the right amount of sweetness.

18. Layer Cake

A layer cake or sandwich cake is a cake consisting of multiple stacked sheets of cake, held together by frosting, jam, or other filling.

19. Lady Baltimore Cake

A Lady Baltimore cake is an American white layer cake with fluffy frosting and a fruit and nut filling.

20. Lemon Chiffon Cake

Chiffon cake is a hybrid between a sponge cake and a butter cake.Unlike most sponges, chiffon cake does contain both baking powder and oil; however, like a sponge cake, chiffon cakes are built on a foundation of separated, whipped egg whites and yolks.

21. Love Heart Cupcakes

Love Heart Cupcakes are perfect for Valentines Day. They use the same basic ingredients as standard-cupcakes: butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.

22. Limber

A limber is a frozen ice pop originating in Puerto Rico. Coming in many flavors, limber is named after the pilot Charles A. Lindbergh, who landed on the island in 1928.

23. Lightened Ambrosia

Lightened ambrosia fruit salad features full of fresh fruit, whipped cream, walnuts, and marshmallows, and coconut in a yogurt based creamy dressing.

24. Little Layer Chocolate Cake

A stately layer cake can be found at all Southern gatherings-this incredible and height-defying chocolate cake is anything but little – the 18 layers used are thin and perfectly baked.

A layer cake (US) or sandwich cake (UK) is a cake consisting of multiple stacked sheets of cake, held together by frosting or another type of filling, such as jam or other preserves.

25. Lime Chiffon Pie

Lime chiffon pie is tangy and creamy. This no-bake dessert is a hybrid between a cream pie and a no-bake cheesecake.

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Desserts That Start With L – FAQs

What are some lemon-based desserts?

Some lemon-based desserts include: Lemon cake, Lemon pie, Lemon lava cake, Lemon tart, Lemon cheesecake, Lemon sorbet, Lemon layer cake, Lemon bar, Lemon squares, Lemon ice cream, Lemon cookies, Lemon drizzle cake, Lemon pound cake, Lemon custard, Lemon drizzle, Lemon slice, Lemon cream pie, Lemon Meringue, Lemon curd, Lemon sherbet, Lemon tarts, Lemon Merengue Pie, Lemon cookie, Lemon meringue tart, Lemon creme pie, Lemon drops, Lemon loaf, Lemon gelato, Lemon cupcake, Lemon meringue pie, Lemon lava cakes, Lemon cheesecake bars, Lemon mousse, Lemon curd tart, Lemon poppy seed cake, Lemon chiffon cake, Lemon trifle, Lemon sponge cake, and Lemon poppy seed cupcakes.

What are examples of lime-based desserts?

Some lime-based desserts include: Lime pie, lime cake, lime sorbet, lime ice cream, lime tart, lime cheesecake, lime jelly, lime sherbet, lime pudding, lime cheesecake, lime mousse, lime and coconut cake, lime curd tart, lime curd cupcakes, lime curd layer cake, lime curd trifle, lime meringue pie, and lime meringue tart.

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