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Baby Lemon Impossible Pies

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini pies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Baby Lemon Impossible Pies are mini custard-style pies that magically form their own layers as they bake, with a creamy lemon center, tender crust, and golden top that tastes like sunshine in every bite.


Ingredients

  • Eggs: 4 large
  • Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup
  • Butter: 1/4 cup, melted
  • All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup
  • Whole Milk: 2 cups
  • Lemon Juice: 1/4 cup
  • Lemon Zest: 1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: A pinch
  • Powdered Sugar: For dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini pie or muffin tin.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the batter into mini pie molds or muffin tins, filling about three-quarters full.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Tap the tin gently to remove air bubbles and even the batter.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 25–30 minutes, until tops are golden and centers still jiggle slightly.
  6. Finishing Touches: Cool for 10 minutes, transfer to a rack, and dust with powdered sugar.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or chilled for a refreshing lemony dessert.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature eggs for the best texture.
  • Fresh lemon juice and zest create the brightest flavor.
  • Do not overbake — the centers should stay slightly soft.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini pie
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: lemon pie, impossible pie, mini lemon pies, easy dessert, custard pie