Description
Impossible Lemon Pie is a vintage-style citrus dessert that defies logic. One blended batter transforms in the oven into three beautiful layers—a crust-like base, a creamy lemon custard center, and a lightly golden top. Easy to prepare and perfect for brunches, tea parties, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups milk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish and set it aside.
2. In a blender, combine the eggs, sugar, flour, melted butter, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
3. Pour the blended batter into the prepared pie dish.
4. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is just set.
5. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool completely on a wire rack.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
7. Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Notes
For the best citrus flavor, always use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest.
Chill thoroughly before slicing to ensure clean, visible layers.
If using a glass pie dish, reduce oven temp to 325°F to avoid over-browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg