Description
These Baby Lemon Impossible Pies are a delightful twist on traditional pie recipes that magically create their own crust while baking. Perfectly light and fluffy, they bring a burst of citrus flavor to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or individual pie dishes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar, stirring well.
- Add in the milk, flour, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Blend until you achieve a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin or pie dishes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil. Consider adding a splash of limoncello for more lemon flavor, or experiment with citrus variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon, dessert, easy recipe, baking, citrus, family friendly