Description
Baby Lemon Impossible Pie delivers a delightful surprise that defies baking expectations, creating a magical custard-like dessert with minimal effort. Whisking together simple ingredients lets your kitchen work its charm, resulting in a silky smooth treat that separates into distinct layers during baking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Flour and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 350°F (175°C) and coat a 6-inch pie dish or 2-3 small ramekins with a light layer of butter or cooking spray.
- Crack 2 large eggs into a blender or deep mixing bowl, adding 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and your optional lemon zest.
- Pulse or whisk the ingredients until your batter transforms into a completely smooth, pale yellow liquid with no visible flour lumps.
- Gently transfer the liquid batter into your prepared baking vessel, ensuring you leave about ¼ inch of space at the top to prevent overflow during baking.
- Carefully slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a delicate golden surface and a center that jiggles slightly but isn’t liquid.
- Remove your pie from the oven and let it rest on a wire cooling rack for 20-25 minutes, during which the center will continue to set.
- Dust the surface with powdered sugar and serve either warm, at room temperature, or chilled, accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Resting the pie allows the custard to set completely, giving you a more stable and sliceable dessert.
- Zesting the lemon carefully avoids the bitter white pith, ensuring a bright, clean citrus flavor in your pie.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend to make the recipe accessible to more people.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk to help the batter blend more smoothly and create a more consistent texture in your final pie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg