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Baby Lemon Impossible Pies : Easy Mini Custard Pies


  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling)

Description

There’s something delightfully nostalgic about impossible pies—those clever, old-school recipes where a simple batter transforms into layers of creamy filling and tender crust as it bakes.


Ingredients

Scale

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ¾ cups milk (whole milk or 2%)
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray, or use silicone muffin cups for easy release.

Step 2: Blend the Batter

In a blender, combine all ingredients: flour, sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt.
Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Fill the Muffin Tins

Evenly divide the mixture between the prepared muffin cups (about ¾ full each).
Let sit for 1–2 minutes to allow air bubbles to rise.

Step 4: Bake

Place the muffin tin on the middle rack and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
They will puff slightly and then settle as they cool.

Step 5: Cool & Serve

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm, room temp, or chilled. Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream and a lemon curl for a pretty presentation.

Notes

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Freeze: Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a zip-top bag. Thaw in fridge and reheat gently
Reheat: Microwave for 10–15 seconds or enjoy chilled

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 servings
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Protein: 2g

Keywords: Baby Lemon Impossible