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Baby Lemon Pies

Zesty Baby Lemon Pies That Brighten Your Dessert Table

These Baby Lemon Pies are quick and refreshing mini desserts that bring a burst of citrus goodness to your dessert table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy or dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions for best flavor
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free version available
  • 3 large Eggs Can be replaced with flax eggs
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Substitute with margarine if needed
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Zest Adjust to taste preference
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Always opt for fresh over bottled
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional ingredient

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • pie dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Carefully pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch pie dish.
  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the center is slightly wobbly but set.
  5. Allow the pies to cool for about 15 minutes.
  6. Slice the pies into squares or triangles for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or chilled. Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor. Consider adding toppings like whipped cream or berries.

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