Description
Irresistible baby lemon impossible pie blends creamy texture with zesty citrus charm, creating a delightful dessert that melts in your mouth. Silky custard and delicate crust invite you to savor each heavenly bite of this lemony wonder.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Lemon and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or inserting cupcake liners. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create a smooth base mixture by combining melted butter, sugar, and flour in a large mixing bowl, whisking until fully integrated.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to maintain a consistent texture.
- Enhance the batter with liquid ingredients, carefully pouring in milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Distribute the batter evenly across muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, monitoring until the tops become lightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Remove from oven and allow pies to rest in the tin for 10 minutes, facilitating easier removal and preventing potential cracking.
- Transfer individual pies to a wire cooling rack, letting them reach room temperature for optimal texture and flavor development.
- Just before serving, delicately dust the tops with powdered sugar for a decorative and sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Adjust lemon intensity by varying zest and juice amounts for personalized tartness levels.
- Substitute dairy milk with almond, soy, or coconut milk to create a vegan-friendly version of these mini pies.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these treats suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Room temperature eggs help create a smoother, more consistent batter texture and promote even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 91 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 103 mg