Description
Baby Lemon Impossible Pies are delightful mini desserts featuring a creamy custard center with a naturally formed crust. These sweet and tangy bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of lemon flavor and smooth texture, making them an easy and enjoyable dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pie Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk (whole or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Serving
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, and baking powder until the mixture is smooth. Then add the milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until fully combined and the batter is smooth.
- Pour into Muffin Tin: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to avoid overflow during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The crust will form naturally around the edges of the pies.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pies cool in the tin for several minutes to set properly. Then carefully remove them, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh berries if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest to achieve the best natural flavor; bottled lemon juice can taste artificial.
- Do not overfill muffin cups; filling only ¾ full prevents batter overflow when baking.
- Allow the pies to cool slightly in the tin before removing to ensure they hold their shape and set well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baby lemon impossible pies, lemon mini pies, custard desserts, easy lemon dessert, bite-sized pies, tangy lemon dessert
