Impossible Lemon Pie

Impossible Lemon Pie is a classic vintage dessert known for its “impossible” baking trick: when baked, it forms its own layers — a crust, a custardy center, and a light top — all from one batter.

Author: Linda Jolly-Kilbride
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 1 (10-inch) pie
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

2 cups milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Biscuit Baking Mix
4 eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons
1 cup coconut (optional)

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 10-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
Place all ingredients in a blender.
Mix on low speed for 3 minutes.
Stir in the coconut, if using
Pour the pie filling into the prepared pie plate. Let it rest for 5 minutes before placing it in the oven.
Bake for 50 minutes, and allow the pie to cool before cutting.
Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

The coconut will rise to the top and lightly toast while baking.

Photo credit: 106836493@N07 / CC BY

Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/impossible-lemon-pie/