Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Baby Lemon Impossible Pies that magically set into a luscious custard layer beneath a golden crust. These individual pies are bursting with tangy lemon goodness and make for a perfect dessert or sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Optional Garnishes:
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Prep Your Baking Tools Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or butter six 4-inch ramekins or a standard muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Batter In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and melted butter until smooth. Add the lemon juice, zest, vanilla extract, and milk, stirring until fully combined. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking until the batter is silky and lump-free.
- Fill and Bake Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ full. Place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and slightly firm. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
- Cool and Set Allow the pies to cool in the ramekins for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They will continue to set as they cool.
- Add the Finishing Touches Dust with powdered sugar, add whipped cream, or top with fresh berries. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding a splash of limoncello to the batter for an extra burst of lemon flavor.
- These pies are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baby pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Baby Lemon Impossible Pies, Lemon Custard Pies, Individual Lemon Pies, Lemon Dessert Recipes
