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A freshly baked impossible pie with a golden-brown top, ready to serve.

Classic Impossible Pie

This Classic Impossible Pie is a magically easy dessert that creates its own crust while baking. With a creamy custard filling and a golden-brown top, it's a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices

Equipment

  • oven
  • pie plate
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) melted
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Melt the butter and pour it into the prepared pie plate, swirling to coat the bottom, then set aside.

Mixing and Baking

  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  • Carefully pour the batter over the melted butter in the pie plate without stirring.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooling

  • Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter. The "impossible" crust forms during baking without any effort!