Baby Lemon Impossible Pies
Baby Lemon Impossible Pies are a zesty, creamy, and incredibly easy dessert that magically forms its own custard bottom as it bakes. Combining bright lemon flavor with a smooth custard texture, this no-crust pie is perfect for any occasion and impresses with minimal ingredients and effort.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 3-4 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (when using gluten-free self-rising flour)
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- Preheat your oven and prepare the pan: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your pie dish or use a non-stick spray to ensure even baking and easy release.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, eggs, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the base for the custard filling.
- Add the dry ingredients: Gently fold in the self-rising flour (and sugar if using), mixing just until combined to keep the batter light and ready to form the impossible pie layers.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool and chill: Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a few hours. Chilling helps the pie set firmly and enhances its creamy texture.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense pie; mix just until ingredients combine.
- Using a glass pie dish helps bake the pie evenly and achieve the perfect custard bottom.
- Refrigerate after baking to let the pie firm up for clean slicing and richer flavor.
- Test doneness with a toothpick: it should come out clean when the pie is ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: impossible pie, lemon pie, easy dessert, no crust pie, creamy custard pie, sweet pie, gluten-free dessert