Description
Lemon Impossible Pie is a delightful, custard-style dessert that beautifully combines the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of coconut. This easy-to-make pie features a creamy texture with a hint of vanilla and a golden baked top, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pie Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1 lemon (zested)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease a 9-inch pie pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the pie after baking.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, sugar, shredded sweetened coconut, melted salted butter, all-purpose flour, large eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Stir gently but thoroughly until the mixture is uniformly blended.
- Pour into pan: Carefully pour the combined mixture into the prepared 9-inch pie pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour or until the center is firm and the top of the pie achieves a lovely golden color. You can check doneness by gently shaking the pan; the filling should not be overly jiggly.
- Cool and chill: Remove the pie from the oven and set it on a cooling rack. Allow it to cool to room temperature completely. Once cooled, refrigerate the pie until ready to serve, as it tastes best chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best lemon flavor.
- The pie’s texture is custard-like and creamy, so slight jiggle in the center after baking is normal.
- Ensure the pie pan is well greased to prevent sticking since this pie does not have a crust.
- For a more pronounced coconut flavor, consider toasting the shredded coconut lightly before mixing.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
