Description
Zesty lemon mini pies bring Mediterranean sunshine to dessert tables with delightful tangy charm. Sweet pastry shells cradle silky lemon custard, offering you a perfect bite-sized slice of pure citrus bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 12 lemons)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350°F (175°C) to ensure optimal baking conditions.
- Prepare a muffin tin by coating with non-stick spray or inserting paper liners for convenient removal.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Introduce liquid components including milk, melted butter, eggs, vibrant lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic vanilla extract to the dry mixture.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly, whisking until the batter achieves a silky, homogeneous consistency without lumps.
- Distribute the lemon-infused batter evenly across muffin cavities, filling each compartment approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until edges turn golden and centers become firm.
- Allow mini pies to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, enabling gentle cooling and structural stabilization.
- Carefully transfer the delicate pies onto a wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction.
- Enhance visual appeal by delicately dusting the miniature pies with a light veil of powdered sugar.
- Present these zesty treats either in their pristine state or adorned with billowy whipped cream and a scattering of fresh berries.
Notes
- Adjust lemon intensity by varying the amount of zest and juice to suit personal taste preferences.
- Swap regular milk with non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by ensuring muffin tin is thoroughly greased and using room temperature ingredients for even baking.
- Create gluten-free mini pies by substituting regular flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement proportions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg