Here’s a bright, creamy, and dreamy Baby Lemon Impossible Pie — a mini version of the classic “impossible pie,” with a delicate lemon custard that magically forms a crust as it bakes. 🍋🥧✨
🍋 Baby Lemon Impossible Pies
Makes: 6–8 mini pies (muffin-sized)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35–40 min
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 (14 oz / 397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or more for stronger lemon flavor)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
Optional Topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners for mini pies.
2. Make the Batter
- In a blender (or bowl with whisk), combine sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- The batter will magically separate: custard rises to the top, and a light cake-like layer forms on the bottom — that’s why it’s called “impossible pie.”
4. Cool and Serve
- Let mini pies cool for 10–15 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack.
- Chill in the fridge 1–2 hours for firmer slices (optional).
- Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream before serving.
Tips
- For extra tangy flavor, increase lemon juice to 4–5 tbsp.
- Make sure eggs and milk are room temperature for smoother custard.
- Can also be baked as a single 9-inch pie; bake 40–50 minutes.
Variations
- Key Lime Version: Swap lemon juice & zest with key lime juice & zest.
- Coconut Lemon: Add ¼ cup shredded coconut to the batter.
- Mini Tart Shells: Bake batter in pre-made mini tart shells for a fancier presentation.
These mini impossible pies are creamy, tangy, and perfect for parties, brunch, or sweet snacks!
I can also give you a gluten-free version or a lemon-blueberry mini impossible pie recipe if you want.
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