Description
A delightful dessert that combines a light, custard-like filling with a subtly crispy upper crust, offering a refreshing lemony zing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar thoroughly.
- Mix in the milk, flour, lemon juice, eggs, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest until achieving a smooth consistency.
- Transfer the mixture into greased ramekins or small pie dishes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
- Let the pies cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Pair with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon pie, easy dessert, baking, vegetarian dessert, potluck recipe