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Baby Lemon Impossible Pies - Pie Filling Recipes

I’ve always had a soft spot for desserts that surprise you, and these Baby Lemon Impossible Pies are exactly that kind of treat. Imagine pulling a pan out of the oven and finding neat little pies, each with its own crust, filling, and top layer, all made without rolling dough or fussing over pie tins. It feels a little magical, and the best part is you hardly lift a finger. The lemon flavor is bright but not sharp. It reminds me of summers when the kitchen window stayed open and the air carried that fresh citrus scent that wakes you right up. Every bite is smooth, soft, and almost custard-like, with a crust that seems to form all on its own. If you’ve ever wanted the best lemon pie recipe without the extra work, this is it. What I love most is how these pies can play many roles. They’re just sweet enough for dessert, but light enough for a mid-afternoon snack with tea. You can even call them an easy pie recipe for gatherings because they’re small, neat, and people will think you’ve put in hours. Spoiler alert: you didn’t. This is the kind of lemon filling recipe that also works as a lemon cake filling recipe, proving that pie recipes easy can still feel special. For anyone hunting through pie recipes for something foolproof, this one might just be your keeper.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: best lemon pie recipe, easy pie recipe, lemon cake filling recipe, lemon filling recipe, pie filling recipes, pie recipes, Pie Recipes Easy
Servings: 12 mini pies
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
  3. Add melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and set in the center.
  6. Cool before removing from the tin. The pies will create their own crust, filling, and top.