Description
Bright, creamy, and full of fresh citrus flavor, these Mini Baby Lemon Impossible Pies are an easy recipe that feels special with very little effort. They bake into soft little lemon custard pies with lightly golden edges and a melt-in-your-mouth center, making them perfect for dessert ideas, brunch treats, party sweets, spring baking, and easy food ideas when you want something small and beautiful to serve.
Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
1 teaspoon extra lemon zest, for garnish optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin very well.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Add the flour, granulated sugar, and salt, then whisk until the batter is fully combined and mostly lump-free.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
5. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden and the centers are mostly set with a slight jiggle.
6. Let the pies cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack.
7. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest, cleanest lemon flavor.
Do not overbake, because the centers should stay soft and creamy.
Chill the pies before serving if you want the texture to be firmer and more custard-like.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 58mg