Description
Whipping up Baby Lemon Cream Cheese Impossible Pie brings pure sunshine to your kitchen table. Creamy, tangy slices deliver delightful comfort with zero complicated prep work.
Ingredients
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Dairy and Eggs:
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Cream 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp softened butter, and ½ cup sugar using an electric mixer until perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate 2 large eggs into the mixture one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Fold in ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and ½ tsp vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Sift ½ cup flour and ¼ tsp salt into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to prevent lumps.
- Slowly stream 1 cup whole milk into the batter, whisking continuously to create a silky consistency.
- Transfer the liquid mixture into your prepared baking dish, ensuring an even surface.
- Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a center that slightly trembles when nudged.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to help the pie set and make slicing easier.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving and optionally garnish with delicate lemon curls or fresh raspberries.
Notes
- Check cream cheese temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free batter.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest, most vibrant flavor in your pie.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or coconut flour and adjust liquid slightly.
- Refrigerate overnight to let flavors develop and achieve a perfectly set, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg