Impossible Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12 slices
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Australian
Impossible Pie
Description
Impossible Pie is named for the seemingly impossible transformation that occurs during baking, where one batter separates into three distinct layers. It combines eggs, sifted plain flour, milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, desiccated coconut, and sugar into a smooth mixture. When baked at a moderate oven temperature, the mixture cooks into a pie featuring a crisp bottom crust, tender custard filling, and a crunchy coconut topping.
The effect is visually interesting and offers a diverse texture profile: the pie's base with a slight firmness, contrasted by a creamy, mildly sweet custard center, and a toasted coconut surface that adds a delicate crunch. This layering happens naturally without additional pastry or complex steps.
Serve the pie warm or cold depending on preference. It works as a dessert or sweet treat. The recipe makes enough for one pie and requires simple mixing and baking steps. It is suitable for those seeking an unusual but straightforward dessert.
Note that the pie batter is very runny before baking; this is normal and resolves during cooking as the layers form. The pie can be frozen for up to three months but is best enjoyed fresh.
Ingredients
- 4 egg lightly beaten
- ½ cup plain flour (sifted)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 125 grams butter (melted)
- ¾ cup desiccated coconut
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Grease the pie dish and pre-heat oven to moderate (180 degrees celsius, fan-forced).
- Mix all ingredients together until combined.
- Pour into pie dish and bake for 45 minutes.
- Serve hot or cold.
Notes
- The batter is very runny at first; this is expected as it separates into layers when baked.
- You can freeze Impossible Pie for up to three months, but fresh pie is preferable.
- The pie creates three layers naturally: a pastry crust, custard filling, and crunchy coconut top without additional pastry needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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