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!
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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.
Check out our handy Oven Temperature Conversion Guide!
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.
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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: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount 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!
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Easy Banoffee Pie is a wonderful creamy no-bake dessert with layers of banana and caramel on a buttery cookie base. Very easy to make and always popular.
How To Make French Pastry (Pâte Sablée), easy step by step guide on making this sweet, buttery crisp tart shell. A classic famous sweet pastry dough recipe
Lemon Impossible Pie! Incredibly easy to make and the flavor is amazing!
Creamy Strawberry Coconut Pie.
This Strawberry Coconut Pie is made up of a crispy cookie case, filled with delicious creamy coconut custard, and laced throughout with juicy strawberries.
This Tropical Coconut Pie is made up of a crispy buttery pastry case, filled with delicious creamy coconut custard, and laced throughout with juicy pineapple chunks.
Silky Irish Cream Pie. A wonderful chilled, creamy dessert inside a chocolate pie crust. Delicious! Perfect for St Patrick's Day and all holidays!
Homemade Tropical Mandarin Pie, made up of a crispy buttery pastry case, filled with delicious creamy coconut custard, and laced throughout with juicy mandarins.
Chocolate Meringue Pie, an easy recipe with a delicious chocolate filling and topped with meringue.
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Easy Blueberry Pie,
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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!
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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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Mini Apple Pies.
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Easy Vanilla Sauce.
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Kathy kott
says: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 9×13 glass dish. Serve with fresh strawberries. Yum yum!!
Tami
says:This is so good but highly recommend using a deep dish pie plate thumbs up
tracy
says:Does it have to be made in a blender or can I use my stand mixer
Lovefoodies
says:Hi Tracy, a stand mixer is absolutely fine. You can also use a hand whisk.
gfchick
says:what`s the size of pie plate?
Virginia Staley
says:On the Impossible Pie, can you use a sugar substitute and still get the same results?
lois
says: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
says:Does it need to be refrigerated?
Lovefoodies
says:Hi Pat, yes it needs to be chilled so the mixture can set nicely and you can slice it. Hope that helps!
Mousemaki
says: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
says: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
says:With flour, is it ap flour or self-rising flour?
Lovefoodies
says:It’s AP flour Sandy!
soiscurieux
says: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
says: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
says:lovely thanks!!
TIA Tibbits
says:You mentioned gas oven? Can it work with electric oven, and if so… what would be the temperature and how long to cook????
Lovefoodies
says: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
says:can you use desicated coconut or has it got to be flaked?
lovefoodies
says:Hi Dawn, yes, you can. I think the US call it flaked but UK / Europe we would use dessicated :)
Ana Julia Placido Neder
says:why does it say mix ALL other ingredients?? what ingredient am I supposed to leave out? I’m confused
lovefoodies
says: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
says:the 8 tablespoon butter mentioned in the ingredients–is that melted or not? how much if you convert it in cups? thank you..
lovefoodies
says:The butter would be room temperature, soft. and it is 1/2 cup in measure
Lisann
says:I have made this pie numerous times and everyone has always loved it!
lovefoodies
says:That’s great news Lisa!
Libby Myrick
says: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
says:I would love your gluten free recipe
lovefoodies
says: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
says: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.