Impossible Pie is the easiest pie you will ever bake! It magically forms its own crust plus two delicious layers while baking.
This vintage pie has been around for a long time and I can see why. It’s easy to make and is scrumptious to eat!
Why is it called Impossible Pie? I think it has something to do with the fact that it bakes it’s own crust. All the ingredients are dumped into the pie plate and you let your oven work it’s magic to do the “impossible”. It comes out with three delicious layers!
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Impossible Pie
The filling is an egg custard that’s creamy and smooth. The topping is a crunchy layer of coconut. It looks a lot like my Coconut Pie!
Grandma’s everywhere have recipes like this one. It’s easy to see why it’s stood the test of time. Did your grandma make Impossible Pie, too?
Make it for a scrumptious dessert to enjoy after a hearty meal. If you are looking for a recipe for a bake sale, it’s also a yummy one to do.
If you google Impossible Pie, you’ll see a bunch of different ways to make. I’ve seen it made with lemon and Bisquick. Someone wrote that the recipe was on the back of the Bisquick boxes in the 1970s. Interesting!
How to Make Impossible Pie
Ready to make some Impossible Pie? Roll up your sleeves and let’s get started. It’s a tough job. NOT.
Start by adding the butter, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, milk and shredded coconut to a bowl. Beat together until the mixture is combined.
Pour into a greased 9″ pie pan. Bake for 1 hour at 350F.
See how simple it is? Make it once and you’ll always remember how to make it. This is a timeless dessert that you’ll serve again and again.
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Vintage Pie Recipes
I love my vintage desserts! I have a vintage cookbook you can snag at the bottom of this post. Just fill out the form to get it delivered to your inbox. In the meantime, check out these yummy pies.
- Marshmallow Pie: Creamy and sweet! This rich no-bake pie is like heaven on earth.
- Strawberry Cream Pie: Tastes like a dream! This easy summer pie is creamy, sweet and refreshing.
- Pineapple Pie: Creamy, smooth and tropical! This pie is easy to prepare and guaranteed to be loved by all.
- Oatmeal Pie: An old fashioned dessert just like Grandma used to make! Yes, I love my grandma’s recipes.
- Shoofly Pie: A popular Pennsylvania Dutch pie recipe from the 1800s. It has nothing to do with bugs!
- Millionaire Pie: Also known as Furr’s Cafeteria Pineapple Millionaire Pie! This easy vintage recipe takes minutes to prepare. Sweet and rich, it tastes like a million bucks!
I like to serve mine with a little bit of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Have you tried Impossible Pie? If so, what did you think? Let me know in the comments.
Impossible Pie
The easiest pie you will ever bake! It magically forms its own crust plus two delicious layers while baking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and beat together until combined.
- Pour into a 9-inch greased pie pan. Bake for 1 hour or until centre is firm and pie is golden.
- Cool on a cooling rack and then put in the fridge until ready to serve. I recommend waiting a few hours so the pie has a chance to firm up.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 348Total Fat: 18.3gSaturated Fat: 11.6gTrans Fat: 0.1gUnsaturated Fat: 5.9gCholesterol: 128.4mgSodium: 128.2mgCarbohydrates: 40.3gFiber: 2.2gSugar: 33gProtein: 6.8g
Cat says
Would almond flour work?
Stacie says
I haven’t tested it out with almond flour unfortunately. If you do try it, please let us know how it worked!
Christine says
I don’t have very good luck using 100% almond flour. Usually use 1/2 gluten free flour and 1/2 almond flour.
Sally says
Do you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut?
Stacie says
I use sweetened coconut.
Patsy Dionne says
Hi Stacie, how are doing .doing good here getting cold leave are gone l really like your recipes they are to make l like my sweet. butterscotte pie recipes if I don” t talk you soon wish you & your family a happy thanksgiving You sweet girl you must like your
sweet too take care love patsy dionne from madawaska maine
Julieanne says
Hi what flour do i use
Stacie Vaughan says
All-purpose flour.
Giz says
I have been hunting for this recipe a while. I intend to try it but also want to incorporate an Oreo crust although the pie has its own crust. Do you think that would work?
Stacie Vaughan says
Hi Giz,
I haven’t tried it with a crust so I’m not sure! I would think it would be ok though. If you do end up, trying it that way, let me know how it turned out.
Linda says
Fixed the Impossible Pie. Family loved it. Thank you for posting these recipes.
Deana says
Hi! Thanks for the recipe, my dad has been wanting a raisin pie his mama used to make and he thinks it made its own crust. I think I’ll add raisins to this recipe and see how it goes.
Ella says
All I did was cut the sugar back to 3/4 cup (and it was still plenty sweet). Made it as written beyond that. This recipe can’t be beat for easy and taste. Just remember to put something under your pie plate in case this spills over during baking. Enjoy!!
Jim says
Hi,
After mixing everything together, do you think if I pour about 2 cups in 3 or 4 4″ aluminum pie pans and watch the baking time it would work?
Thanks!
Stacie Vaughan says
Yes, just watch it in the oven because it probably won’t need as long to bake.
Karen Goodman says
I haven’t tried the Impossible Pie yet because I have to get coconut but it sounds delicious.