Baby Lemon Impossible Pies: Sweet, Tangy Mini Delights

Discover the magic of Baby Lemon Impossible Pies—a delightful no-bake dessert that's both sweet and tangy.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 50

Servings: 12 pies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Filling

2 large eggs Use substitute such as flax eggs for a vegan option.
1 cup sugar Consider coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index.
¼ cup all-purpose flour For a gluten-free version, substitute with almond or oat flour.
1 teaspoon baking powder No substitutes necessary.
1 cup milk Non-dairy milk options include almond or oat milk.
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Bottled lemon juice can be used but fresh is preferred for taste.
1 teaspoon lemon zest Use zest from an organic lemon for best results.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for optimal taste.
Pinch salt Use kosher or sea salt.

Dusting and Garnish

Powdered sugar Can omit for a less sweet version.
Fresh berries Any seasonal berries work well.

Equipment

Muffin Tin

Method

Baking Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin by greasing or lining it with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon baking powder until smooth.
Incorporate 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set, checking with a toothpick.
Remove from oven and cool briefly before serving, dusting with powdered sugar and garnishing with berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, always use fresh lemon juice and zest. Be careful not to overfill the muffin cups to maintain crust integrity.

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