Impossible Pie. A very easy recipe, makes its own crust and tastes like a coconut cream pie!
Well, this has got to be one of the easiest and most delicious dessert pie recipes I've ever tried! When I say easy I really do mean easy.
It's a case of mixing all the ingredients listed below, adding to a baking pan and going to have a cup of tea whilst you wait for the Impossible pie to bake.
When the impossible pie is ready, you'll notice it has formed a crust on the top and also a kind of pastry crust on the base, resembling a pie dough crust, but as you will know, we haven't used any pie dough in the recipe.
So that must be impossible right? See for yourself!
What is an Impossible Pie?
This impossible pie has a filling texture of a baked egg custard.
Smooth, creamy and simply delicious. The top of the impossible pie has a slightly rough textured crust.
What happens when it is baking is the coconut flakes come to the surface of the pie and hence you get a slightly textured top.
For the base of the pie, the almost pie dough appearance is because when the egg custard is baking, it will naturally form a layer on the base where it is a higher temperature due to contact with the pan and oven shelf.
So what you end up with is like a magic pie with a pie crust and top, but not!
Variations of Impossible Pie
I've made some variation recipes for you to try too, such as our very popular Lemon Impossible Pie, so good! and also, if you're planning a party or special occasion, we have a lovely recipe for Mini Impossible Pies, and for that, I've used one batter and made 3 different cupcake size flavors so everyone can choose which flavor they want!
So let's get straight to the recipe and see just how easy and delicious our Impossible Pie is to make.
It's definitely a keeper recipe so be sure to save it so you can make it again and again!
This delicious recipe has been generously shared by one of our Lovefoodies supporters, Beck Duman.
Beck is always cooking up something tasty, and here we have her easiest ever Impossible Pie! A perfect dessert with a big blob of ice cream!
Recipe by Beck Duman
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes approx
Yield
6
Ingredients
2 cups / 470 ml milk
1 cup / 110 g Flaked coconut
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup /60 g flour
8 Tblsp butter, melted
¾ cup / 150 g sugar
¼ teaspoon nutmeg for top
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F / 180 C / Gas 4. Grease and flour an 8 - 9-inch pie plate
2. In a blender or mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and roughly mix together either on a short pulse if using a blender, or using a whisk by hand. Be careful not to over mix.
3. Transfer batter to the pie dish and sprinkle some ground nutmeg on the top (optional)
4. Place in the oven for around 45 minutes. The pie will have a slight wobble to the surface. That will set as it is cooling.
5. Allow to cool and refrigerate until completely chilled. For best results, chill overnight. The flavor settles over time and it even tastier!
This will make its own pie crust just like a coconut cream pie!
Really delicious on its own or with your favourite ice cream.
We'd love to hear from you and what you thought of our post. Did you make any changes or add some other goodies? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!
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Impossible Pie
Impossible Pie. A very easy recipe, makes its own crust and tastes like a coconut cream pie!
Ingredients
- 2 cups / 470 ml milk
- 1 cup / 110 g Flaked coconut
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup /60 g flour
- 8 Tblsp butter, melted
- ¾ cup / 150 g sugar
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg for top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F / 180 C / Gas 4. Grease and flour an 8 - 9-inch pie plate
- In a blender or mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and roughly mix together either on a short pulse if using a blender, or using a whisk by hand. Be careful not to over mix.
- Transfer batter to the pie dish and sprinkle some ground nutmeg on the top (optional)
- Place in the oven for around 45 minutes. The pie will have a slight wobble to the surface. That will set as it is cooling.
- Allow to cool and refrigerate until completely chilled. For best results, chill overnight. The flavor settles over time and it even tastier!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 444Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 264mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 9g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate
Delicious Sweet Pie Recipes
Here's a selection of family favorite sweet pie recipes, perfect for parties, holidays, Thanksgiving!
Mini Homemade Pecan Pies. Delicious individual mini pies all made from scratch and super easy too!
Banoffee Pie. This is a wonderful creamy no bake dessert with layers of banana and caramel. Very easy to make and always popular.
Lemon Impossible Pie! Incredibly easy to make and the flavor is amazing!
Creamy Coconut and Strawberry Pie. Fresh tasting and oh so delicious! No bake too.
TROPICAL COCONUT PIE! It is so creamy and has a rich coconut flavor, laced throughout with juicy pineapple chunks and a crispy pie crust. Heavenly!
Silky Irish Cream Pie. A wonderful chilled, creamy dessert inside a chocolate pie crust. Delicious! Perfect for St Patrick's Day and all holidays!
Tropical Mandarin Pie. A wonderful creamy coconut and mandarin pie. Sunshine on a plate!
Chocolate Meringue Pie, an easy recipe with a delicious chocolate filling and topped with meringue.
Traditional Egg Custard Tart with a lovely homemade pastry and a very silky smooth filling. Serve warm or chilled. I love mine chilled! You can also make mini ones in a muffin pan if you prefer!
Mom's Homemade Apple Pie. A wonderful old family recipe, simple ingredients, easy to make and delicious every time! Perfect for a regular family dessert, or to take to pot lucks, Thanksgiving, or anytime!
Homemade Peach Pie. A wonderful recipe all made from scratch with a delicious crispy flaky pastry. Serve warm with some whipped cream or ice cream! Yummy!
Easy Blueberry Pie is delicious served warm or chilled and perfect with a blob of ice cream too! Freezer friendly and very easy to follow recipe.
Impossible Pie. A very easy recipe, makes its own crust and tastes like a coconut cream pie!
Dutch Apple Pie - Loaded with apples, raisins, cinnamon and the most delicious pastry I've ever eaten! Be sure to have a lovely cup of coffee to go with a slice of pie in true Dutch tradition!
Apple, Pear and Blueberry Pie. Delicious served warm or cold with some whipped cream, ice cream or custard! Easy recipe too!
Lemon Meringue Pie. A nice easy recipe with a perfect balance of lemon with sweet meringue. Always popular at family get togethers!
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raymond colpaert
Just a question, the pie was delicious but want to know if I can freeze whats left over.
Elizabeth Bay
Haven’t yet made this particular cup version of impossible pie, but I appreciate your attentive responses to all questions asked by others. // Bisquick lists a Butter Milk Impossible pie. I wonder how this recipe works with the cup version? The regular coconut pie version is delicious, but some guests are allergic to coconut, and I think crushed and drained pineapple would be difficult to get dry enough. Wish there was another alternative Ingredient.
Karen M.
Delicious!! I didn't use coconut but instead substituted 1 cup of Liquid coconut coffee creamer and only 1 cup milk. So good !
Sue
There is no lemon mentioned in the Lemon impossible pie recipe. How much do you put in?
Lovefoodies
Hi Sue, it looks like you’re on the other recipe. Here’s the recipe for lemon impossible pie. https://lovefoodies.com/lemon-impossible-pie/
Becky Calaway
Looks wonderful! We do keto so I will sit down and see what change I need to make. Shouldn't be hard. I'll let you know how my lo carb version turns out.
May
I love it my family love it . Thank it was very easy. I used three eggs less sugar and less butter, it was perfect . God bless.
May
Dottie
I’ve made this for many years using Bisquick! It’s one of their recipes! It’s delicious and very easy! No flour, only Bisquick.
Barbara
I am making this gluten and dairy free... we will see how it turns out
Karen
The crust will not get brown like a regular pie.....it might around the edges....
Samantha
My family love this pie. My dad would have me make it weekly if possible. The only thing I do different is cut the milk back to 1 1/4 cups and add a tin of sweetened condensed milk. This recipe is the best
Dottie
This is about the same recipe from Bisquick Impossible Coconut Pie except the Bisquick is used instead of flour. They have a lot of these, it’s the easiest Coconut Custard Pie and it’s delicious ?
Marg
Am allergic to cocoanut, but love the recipe. Is there a substitute I can use????
Jae
I use drained, crushed pineapple. I usually use a mixture of both pineapple and coconut, but it can easily be made with just pineapple... As long as it's drained well.
Karen M.
Delicious!! I didn't use coconut but instead substituted 1 cup of Liquid coconut coffee creamer and only 1 cup milk. So good !
Marylou Tetreault
Can the impossible pie be made with almond flour!
carlene
Been making this recipe for years, got it a long time ago My husbands favorite. we learned very early not to make it to often cause we eat it all up. my mom ate a whole pie in one day by herself easiest thing ever and very delicious.
Dee
I haven't made it yet. But I can't wait!
More comments to come
Devra
I have made this pie several times now and enjoy it very much. It is reminicent of a firm custard...i have also made it with coconut milk instead of dairy milk and baked for only 35 minutes
Brian
Can you use Bisquick instead of flour for the Impossible pie?
Jae
Yes, a lot of people do. There are recipes that include Bisquick.
Kim
Can you use buttermilk in this impossible pie?
Bonnie Lowman
Love to try your recipes. Coconut pie looks good
BARBARA FRIESZ
TOO TOO MUCH BUTTER -- 4 TABLESPOONS IS PLENTY!
V
Impossible lemon pie with coconut is not a lemon pie...new name needed.
JERRY OGUNDANA
Do you guys ship bread, sausage rolls,fig roll, pie,cake,tarts,biscuits and cookies outside the EU
Fran
Can u substitute fruit filling instead of coconut?
Alma LV
Hi guys, new to baking here, I need your little help. I just baked mine but it rised up unevenly and cooked within 25 mins only. It looks overdone actually. I didn't put coconut. Is this edible enough even if I cooked it less than 45 mins? Thanks guys.
Alma LV
And some hollow inside coz it raised unevenly.
Lovefoodies
Hi Alma, yournpie cooked faster because there isn’t any coconut which makes it denser and therefore the cook time is longer. The coconut also acts as a filler and will cause the pie to form a top and bottom crust and give it some structure. Without the coconut you will have a kind of egg custard which is unlikely to hold firm when you remove it from the baking pan. It will still be edible but you may not be able to slice it and of course it won’t have the same texture or taste as the recipe describes. Hope that helps!
ALMA LV
Thank you very much for the answer. I really appreciate it.. I cooked magic custard pie in the past, I had the same result while the rest of the people have better texture.. I think it's my oven or my baking skill just simply sucks.. ? again thank you much
Lovefoodies
The best advice is to follow the recipe exactly including the ingredients then after you’ve tried it the first time, if it works for you then you can see if you want to adapt it. I always do a recipe exactly the first time and then make changes the next time if I need to ? never give up!
ALMA LV
And i complete agree with you about this. I usually adjust the sugar measurement but you're right, I guilty of not following really. Lol.. Have a beautiful day there. Xo
Susan
Be sure to use a VERY deep pie dish and set it on a small pizza pan or other flat pan to catch the drips.
The center was almost liquid at 45 minutes, so I added another 10 or 12 min. in my oven -- watching it at
every 5 min. It actually overflowed in my big pie dish so I got to sample! Very good.
Patricia Allen
Can someone please tell me what a tablespoon of butter weighs ....thank you
Annie
15 grams
Susan
The flavor of this was was very coconut cream, delicious, but I have made it twice now and the crust does not seam to get done. Any ideas of what I might be doing wrong?
Lovefoodies
Hi Susan, glad you like the recipe. It's unusual to find the crust doesn't get done. Do you mean the top or the bottom crust, or both? I would suggest leaving it in the oven for 5 or 10 minutes longer and see if that helps. You'll often find oven temperatures can vary from oven to oven and it might just be your oven is a little cooler than the one I use! Worth a try and do report back to see if that solved the problem for you!
Carol
Hi, I was just wondering. Can I use plain coconut or does it have to be pre sweetened coconut. It is hard to find here.
Laraine
The I
mpossible Pie sounds great. I will definitely make it instead of doing the rolling pin routine with pie crusts!
Pat
Was not the impossible pie logo exclusively for bisquick?
Vicky
Why can't you just enjoy the recipe that's being shared here and keep you personal long nose outside for awhile??? No one wants a smart ads in the kitchen!
PATRICIA BYFORD
This recipe was so easy! And it was a great hit at our big family Sunday dinner. I did follow the advice and made it 24 hours ahead and kept it in the fridge.
Ann
I have been making this pie for over 35 years everyone loves it !
VLR
Was easy and good.
Mary landry
Hi, what kind of milk do you use? Whole milk, two percent, or skim. Thank you in advance
Lovefoodies
Hi Mary,
Any milk is fine, use what you prefer. Hope that helps!
karen
How about if you're using an electric oven, how long to cook?
Biggi
45 min. Says it in the recipe.
Kathy kott
I have made this impossible pie for over 45 years and it is amazing how it works. Sometimes I double recipe ( make two times in blender) for a 9x13 glass dish. Serve with fresh strawberries. Yum yum!!
Tami
This is so good but highly recommend using a deep dish pie plate thumbs up
tracy
Does it have to be made in a blender or can I use my stand mixer
Lovefoodies
Hi Tracy, a stand mixer is absolutely fine. You can also use a hand whisk.
gfchick
what`s the size of pie plate?
Virginia Staley
On the Impossible Pie, can you use a sugar substitute and still get the same results?
lois
Thanks! I think my mom made a pie similar to this. We are going to try this! I also printed a coupon for the butter to save a bit.
Pat
Does it need to be refrigerated?
Lovefoodies
Hi Pat, yes it needs to be chilled so the mixture can set nicely and you can slice it. Hope that helps!
Mousemaki
Hello May,
is it possible to do a paleo version? Could I use almond flour instead of the Gluten Free flour or would you recommend using coconut or arrowroot flour as a replacement? Your receipe sounds great and I'd love to give it a shot! Thanks!
Lovefoodies
Hi there, to be honest, I haven't tried any variations with the flour and I don't think anyone has reported back saying they have tried using flour other than what is in the recipe. I've just had a quick look at all the comments and can't see anything, so I wouldn't like to say any would work without knowing for sure! If you are used to using a certain type of flour in baking, I suggest you try it and then come back and let us know how it went. At least that way we will know for sure!! Sorry I can't be much help this time, but I don;t want to give you information I am not sure of!
Sandy Sexton
With flour, is it ap flour or self-rising flour?
Lovefoodies
It's AP flour Sandy!
soiscurieux
Hi May i know if t's normal if my 'pie' seems to be divided into 2 layers, top - coconut flakes, bottom-baked eggs (sth like egg pudding)? Thanks!
Lovefoodies
Hi there. Yes, that is correct! If you'd like to take a look at this recipe here which is a lemon version, I took some nice photos which show the slice so you can see the layers better. https://lovefoodies.com/lemon-impossible-pie.html
Hope that helps!
soiscurieux
lovely thanks!!
TIA Tibbits
You mentioned gas oven? Can it work with electric oven, and if so... what would be the temperature and how long to cook????
Lovefoodies
Hi!
Yes indeed. All the oven temperatures are in the first sentence of the instructions, so it is 350 F / 180 C / Gas 4 oven for 45 minutes. Hope that helps!
Dawn Lindsey
can you use desicated coconut or has it got to be flaked?
lovefoodies
Hi Dawn, yes, you can. I think the US call it flaked but UK / Europe we would use dessicated 🙂
Ana Julia Placido Neder
why does it say mix ALL other ingredients?? what ingredient am I supposed to leave out? I'm confused
lovefoodies
Hi Ana, thanks for bringing your query to my attention. The word 'other' is a typo error on my behalf, which I have now changed. Thanks once again!
Maricel Nifras Cañete
the 8 tablespoon butter mentioned in the ingredients--is that melted or not? how much if you convert it in cups? thank you..
lovefoodies
The butter would be room temperature, soft. and it is 1/2 cup in measure
Lisann
I have made this pie numerous times and everyone has always loved it!
lovefoodies
That's great news Lisa!
Libby Myrick
I received this recipe from a friend probably forty years ago....it is a keeper. Only difference is I only use a forth cup melted butter. I have found that this works well using a gluten free all purpose flour. Doesn't last long enough to make it to the frig.
Donna Marie
I would love your gluten free recipe
lovefoodies
Hi Donna, Libby is saying she did everything the same for the recipe apart from swap the normal flour for gluten free..and that's the recipe! You can change the butter quantity as Libby did, to your preference, but it is the change of flour that will make it gluten free.
Libby Myrick
That's it. Only difference is I used Jules or Better Batter cup for cup gluten free flour and only 1/4 cup melted butter. Also you can omit the coconut and add nutmeg for a custard pie.