Description
Easy Baby Lemon Impossible Pies – A no-crust, melt-in-your-mouth lemon dessert with a creamy custard-like texture. Simple ingredients, quick prep, and baked to perfection!
Ingredients
🔹 Wet Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🔹 Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup self-rising flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
🔹 Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
2️⃣ Mix the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together self-rising flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking until fully combined.
3️⃣ Fill & Bake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4️⃣ Cool & Serve:
- Let the pies cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar, top with whipped cream and fresh berries, and enjoy! 🍋✨
Notes
✅ Use Fresh Lemon Juice – Bottled lemon juice can alter the flavor. Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the best tangy taste.
✅ Room Temperature Ingredients – Let eggs and butter come to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth batter.
✅ Avoid Overmixing – Stir until just combined to keep the texture light and custardy.
✅ Muffin Liners for Easy Removal – If not using liners, grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
✅ Slight Sinking is Normal – The pies may slightly sink as they cool due to their custard-like consistency.
✅ Storage Tips – Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg