Impossible Lemon Pie

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With a sweet, custard-like, and zesty lemon filling, this Impossible Lemon Pie recipe is quick and easy to make using a Bisquick mix.

Slice of Impossible Lemon Pie.

Every lemon pie I’ve ever tried has been immediately declared my favorite. So today I’m sharing my favorite for this moment in my life: Impossible Lemon Pie. You will be blown away at how little time it takes to make this pie. Seriously, don’t blink or you’ll miss it!

In addition to using ingredients you probably already have on hand (like butter, milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice), this pie also makes its own crust. It was a part of the “Bisquick Impossible Pie” craze of the 70s. Back when the latest technology was a walkman cassette player and everyone who owned a cassette became a master surgeon at getting the “guts” back in with a pencil when it got hung up.

Cassettes may be out but this lemon pie recipe is one that has stood the test of time. It’s just sweet enough with a nice eggy texture to it that’s somewhat reminiscent of a chess pie (I’ll put links to my chess pie recipes at the bottom of this post). I just know you’ll want to pop this recipe in your files. 

Now we need some pie, Impossible Lemon Pie to be exact. Because I am always ready to testify that lemon desserts are like eating sunshine and I don’t know a single person, especially in 2018, who couldn’t use a little extra boost of sunshine in their lives. Speaking of, here are more lovely lemon desserts: easy lemon bar recipe (with video tutorial)lemon angel food cake rolllemon icebox cake, and lemon blossom cookies.

Slice of Impossible Lemon Pie.

Recipe Ingredients

  • Milk
  • Sugar
  • Bisquick baking mix
  • Eggs
  • Butter
  • Vanilla extract
  • Lemon juice

Helpful Kitchen Tools

How to Make Impossible Lemon Pie

Spray a 9-inch pie plate generously with cooking spray.

Then place all ingredients in a blender.

Yep, I told you this was an easy recipe, folks!

Mix on low speed for 3 minutes then pour the pie filling into the greased pie plate. Let it rest for 5 minutes before placing it in the oven.

Bake at 350 for 40 minutes and allow the pie to cool before cutting. 

Slice of Impossible Lemon Pie.

I hope you get to make this soon!

Storage

  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week. You can serve this Impossible Lemon Pie straight from the fridge if you prefer, or zap it quickly in the microwave.
  • You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

Recipe Notes

  • If you have a craving for a Coconut Lemon Impossible Pie, you can add 1 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes.
  • You can use either bottled or fresh lemon juice. If using fresh, you can also add 1/2 a lemon zest.
  • Serve your lemon pie with whipped cream, a dusting of lemon zest, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
  • If you like, add 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg for a little hint of spice.

Recipe FAQs

Why is it called an Impossible Pie?

Originating in the 70s, it’s suggested they’re called Impossible Pies because they’re impossible to mess up. The impossibly easy recipe was first printed on the back of Bisquick boxes. I mean, seeing as you just add all of your ingredients to a blender to create a blender pie, they might be onto something.  And hey, it doesn’t hurt that they’re also impossibly delicious!

You may also like these delicious pie recipes:

Easy Coconut Pie Recipe

Lemon Chess Pie

Chocolate Chess Pie

Buttermilk Pie

Coca Cola Pie

Impossible Lemon Pie

With a sweet, custard-like, and zesty lemon filling, this Impossible Lemon Pie recipe is made quickly and easily using a Bisquick mix.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon, pie
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup Bisquick baking mix
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup butter melted and cooled
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup lemon juice bottled is fine

Instructions

  • Spray a 9-inch pie plate generously with cooking spray.
  • Place all ingredients in a blender.
    2 cups milk, ¾ cup sugar, ½ cup Bisquick baking mix, 4 eggs, ¼ cup butter, 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, ¼ cup lemon juice
  • Mix on low speed for 3 minutes then pour the pie filling into the greased pie plate. Let it rest for 5 minutes before placing it in the oven.
  • Bake at 350 for 40 minutes and allow the pie to cool before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers. May be served straight from the fridge if you prefer it chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
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  1. Like others, my mom and I loved to travel together! We visited Helen which was so laid-back, just what we needed! We enjoyed other places in that area also; Warm Springs, GA at a B&B and Gatlinburg during the holidays. Although she’s been gone many years I treasure those memories.

  2. I was lucky to go on several mother/daughter trips with my mom, way back in the ’80s. We both loved books, so we would hit up the Yellow Pages in our hotel room (this was way before Internet). We’d search out bookstores and out OTHER love, flea markets. We had such fun finding the places in unfamiliar towns. I remember we got lost in St. Louis and ended up in a not-so-desirable part of town and she said “Roll the windows up and lock the doors.” LOL! Our trips included Boaz, AL for the outlet shopping, St. Louis, Louisville & Lexington, KY and Atlanta, Augusta GA. Sadly, we lost her in 1992 to lung cancer. She would have LOVED the internet and I’m sure would have been a Facebook junkie!
    As for the pie, it looks scrumptious. My favorite lemon pie is the lemon ice box with meringue.

  3. We love Impossible Pies. Hubby makes them. He will really enjoy this one.
    We have been to Helen many, many times. We lived in Germany for a few years and we were so glad to find this little wonder tucked in the mountains.

  4. can’t wait to try this. I love the coconut one. Would love to hear about your trip to Helens
    Ga. I want to go there. Where did you stay?

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