Description
These Baby Lemon Impossible Pies are charmingly small, tangy, and delightfully creamy custard pies with a self-forming crust. Perfect as a light dessert or a sweet snack, they combine bright lemon flavor with a tender, silky texture baked right in mini muffin pans.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan to ensure the pies won’t stick and can be easily removed after baking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Flour: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, whisking gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow space for rising and forming the custard texture.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Set: Remove the pies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan. As they cool, the pies will naturally develop their own crust on the bottom and become firmer.
- Serve: Enjoy these Baby Lemon Impossible Pies chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing and delicate dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure the muffin pan is greased well to prevent sticking since the pies form their own crust during baking.
- The pies are best served after they have completely cooled and set for the proper custard texture.
- You can adjust lemon zest and juice to taste for more or less tanginess.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon custard pies, mini pies, impossible pie, lemon dessert, bite-sized dessert, easy baking
