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Baby Lemon Impossible Pies

Delicious Baby Lemon Impossible Pies for Easy Nostalgic Treats

Experience childhood nostalgia with Baby Lemon Impossible Pies, delightful crustless mini desserts combining silky custard and fluffy tops.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use browned butter for extra nuttiness.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Do not substitute with other types of milk.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Lower-fat alternatives can work but yield less richness.
  • 4 large Eggs Essential for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweets.
  • 1 large Lemon, Zest and Juice Use fresh lemons for optimal taste.
For the Base
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free options, use a quality 1:1 gluten-free blend.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter.
  2. Melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Warm the whole milk until just about to simmer, then steep lemon zest in it for 10 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with browned butter, sweetened condensed milk, and steeped milk until smooth.
  5. Sift in all-purpose flour and salt, folding gently until combined.
  6. Whip egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold into the batter gently.
  7. Fold in fresh lemon juice carefully.
  8. Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes before filling muffin cups three-quarters full.
  9. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until edges are firm and centers jiggle slightly.
  10. Let the pies cool in the muffin tin for at least 45 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze wrapped for up to 2 months. Reheat if desired.

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