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Impossible Lemon Pie

A delightful dessert that magically transforms during baking, creating its own crust and creamy filling with a perfect balance of sweet and tart lemon flavor.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 ½ cups Whole Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • A pinch of Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Blend the sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended mixture into the prepared pie dish.
  4. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden on top with a slight jiggle in the center.
  5. Allow to cool at room temperature before serving either chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Allow the pie to cool completely to let the layers set properly for easier slicing.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: lemon pie, dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, baking