Citrus fruits like lemon are great for making frozen desserts because you don't end up with intensely sweet recipes. The tart, sour notes of lemon are balanced out with plenty of sugar and other flavors, but the acidic fruit will give you something very different. These five recipes each feature lemon as one of the most prominent ingredients, so focus on fruit and try a new recipe.

Lemon Granita Recipe

If you are looking for a simple recipe to use up lemon juice, granitas are a great choice.

This recipe is so simple that anyone can put it together. It doesn’t matter how much experience you have in the kitchen, you can make this shaved ice dessert. Serve it with a large dollop of whipped cream to balance out the flavor with a creamy sweetness.

Lemon Lime Sorbet

Lemon and lime are a natural pairing. The two citrus fruits have different flavor notes that complement each other, no matter what recipe you choose. I like using key lime juice to make this sorbet recipe. You could also try Meyer lemons, which have a completely different flavor than other options.

Lemonade Pie Recipe

Ice cream pies are a quick and easy frozen dessert that your guests will love. Because this one uses store-bought crust and ice cream, it is super simple to put together. No matter how busy you are, you can create an impressive dessert the next time you have company. Try spreading a layer of whipped cream on top of this pie just before you serve it. A little lemon zest will also enhance the flavor of the lemons.

Ginger Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches

Lemon is a great accent to tons of other flavors. It can add an acidic note to something that is on the sweet side, or be a great focal point of your dessert. This recipe uses soft, sweet ginger cookies and a lemon ice cream filling to make a fun ice cream sandwiches. It is an unexpected combination that you will love.

Lemon Sauce for Desserts

Lemon sauce is a unique topping choice that you won't find on most ice cream sundaes. This sauce is thickened by an egg that is slowly heated up, making the sauce more like a thin lemon curd. It would be a great topping idea for everything from vanilla ice cream to your favorite cake recipe.