Description
Baby Lemon Impossible Pies are a bright and refreshing plant-based dessert featuring a creamy, tangy lemon filling nestled in a golden, flaky crust. Simple to prepare with minimal ingredients, this pie delivers a luscious texture and vibrant citrus flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Filling
- Baby lemons – 8 to 10, thinly sliced and seeds removed
- Sugar – 3/4 cup
- Plant-based milk – 1 cup
- All-purpose flour – 3 tablespoons
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) – 1 teaspoon
- Natural gelling agent – 1 tablespoon
Crust
- Plant-based pie crust – 1 (9-inch), rolled out
Instructions
- Prepare the Baby Lemons: Thoroughly wash the baby lemons, then thinly slice them. Carefully remove any seeds to keep the pie filling smooth and tart without bitterness.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, plant-based milk, all-purpose flour, and natural gelling agent until smooth. Add the sliced baby lemons and a splash of vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) to deepen the flavors. Stir gently to combine.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out the plant-based pie crust into your baking dish. Pour the filling mixture evenly over the crust, ensuring the lemon slices spread nicely throughout.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 to 45 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Keep an eye on the edges to prevent burning.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before chilling it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. This step ensures firm texture and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh baby lemons: Their concentrated flavor is the heart of this pie, so fresh lemons make all the difference.
- Do not skip chilling: Proper chilling helps the natural gelling agent set the filling for perfect slices.
- Slice lemons thinly and evenly to ensure a smooth texture throughout the pie.
- Watch baking time carefully to prevent drying out the filling; check a few minutes before the timer goes off.
- Let the pie rest after baking to allow flavors to marry and improve the pie’s shape retention.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Baby lemon pie, plant-based dessert, vegan lemon pie, citrus pie, creamy lemon filling, dairy-free dessert
