Baby Lemon Impossible Pies – A Magical Mini Dessert
These Baby Lemon Impossible Pies are a refreshing, tangy twist on the vintage classic. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these crustless mini pies magically separate into a soft base and creamy custard-like top as they bake. No crust rolling needed — just mix, pour, and bake!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ No Crust Needed – The batter creates its own layers as it bakes
✔ Tangy & Sweet – Bright lemon flavor in every bite
✔ Perfect for Any Occasion – Light, elegant, and easy to serve
✔ Great Make-Ahead Dessert – Chill and serve when ready
✔ Customizable – Swap lemon for lime or add poppy seeds for variation
Recipe Categories
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Cuisine: American
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Course: Dessert
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Method: Baking
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Difficulty Level: Easy
🕒 Cooking & Prep Times
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Bake Time: 18–20 minutes
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Chill Time: 1 hour
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Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes
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Servings: 12 mini pies
🛒 Ingredients
✅ 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
✅ ½ cup fresh lemon juice
✅ ¼ cup all-purpose flour
✅ ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
✅ 3 large eggs
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✅ ¼ tsp salt
✅ Zest of 1 lemon
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
Step 2: Mix the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
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Sweetened condensed milk
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Lemon juice
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Flour
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Melted butter
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Eggs
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Vanilla extract
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Salt
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Lemon zest
Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Step 3: Fill the Muffin Tin
Pour the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top.
Step 5: Cool & Chill
Let pies cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow them to firm up.
💡 Tips & Variations
✔ Tropical Twist – Use lime juice/zest for Baby Lime Impossible Pies
✔ Add Texture – Mix in 1 tbsp poppy seeds for crunch and visual appeal
✔ Less Sweet? – Try unsweetened condensed milk + extra lemon juice
✔ Gluten-Free Option – Substitute flour with almond flour or GF flour blend
✔ Serving Idea – Top with whipped cream, fresh berries, or lemon zest
❄️ Storage Tips
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Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
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Make Ahead: Great for prepping a day in advance — just chill until serving
Baby Lemon Impossible Pies
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin.
- Whisk together all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into muffin cups (¾ full).
- Bake 18–20 minutes, or until set and golden.
- Cool completely, then chill for 1 hour before serving.