In the 1970’s Impossible Pie was a common household term. What is Impossible Pie you ask? The word “impossible” was originally used to mean “impossibly easy” because instead of working up a sweat making a perfect pie crust, you use a baking mix (Bisquick) and fillings all mixed together then baked.
The results are custard-like and quite nostalgic, especially for anyone who remembers the term “Imopssible Pie”, because General Mills now refers to them as “Impossibly Easy Pies” so as not to scare off the literal thinking population.
Impossible Blackberry Coconut Pie
The Impossible Coconut Pie is probably the most popular, though there are many different flavor combinations out there, sweet and savory.
I chose to add blackberries to mine. I love blackberries, but you can really use any type of berry you like.
So if you love Impossible Pie or you are just curious about it, give it a whirl. If you don’t have any Bisquick on hand, you can make your own using my master mix recipe.
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As always, a full printable ingredient list and directions are at the end of this post.
For this recipe you will need the following supplies and ingredients:
Betty Crocker Bisquick Impossibly Easy Pies: Pies that Magically Bake Their Own Crust |
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup Bisquick
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Streusel Topping
- 2 tablespoons Bisquick
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
You will also need:
Preheat oven to 350 F and grease or spray a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Place pie plate on baking sheet.
Beat butter until creamy. Add remaining ingredients, except the blackberries, and beat on low for 2 minutes. Batter will be very thin and pourable.
Place blackberries in pie plate and pour batter over the berries. The berries should float to the top.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove and add streusel topping. Bake another 10-15 or until streusel in light brown.
More Master Mix Recipes
There are lots of things you can make using Bisquick or a homemade version of the master mix. Here are a few I’ve selected for you.
Blackberry Coconut Impossible Pie
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup Bisquick
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Streusel Topping
- 2 tablespoons Bisquick
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F and grease or spray a 9-inch deep dish pie plate.
- Beat butter until creamy. Add remaining ingredients, except the blackberries, and beat on low for 2 minutes. Batter will be very thin and pourable.
- Place blackberries in pie plate and pour batter over the berries. The berries should float to the top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the topping by combining the ingredients in a food processor and pulsing until crumbly.
- Remove from oven and add streusel topping. Bake another 10-15 or until streusel in light brown.
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DeeAnn says
I wish there were recipes using GF Bisquick for these wonderful desserts. You can’t just substitute GF for regular Bisqcuick.
Janet says
What topping did you drizzle on top of the streusel to make it look so nice?
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Janet! it’s just a simple powdered sugar glaze. Use half a cup of sifted powdered sugar and slowly add 1 teaspoon of milk. You can use more or less milk to get the consistency you want :)
Maryann says
How do you keep leftovers ..and do you put in refrigerator or freezer to keep for next day.
Amanda Formaro says
I am sure it would be fine for a day in the fridge :)
Marta says
How can i substitute Bisquick? No chance to buy it in Poland, besides i suspect that there migkt be some artificial unhealthy ingredients (but maybe i’m wrong) so i’d rather make my own dough. Thanks in advance for reply as the pie looks really tasty!
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Marta. Here’s my recipe for homemade Bisquick :) https://amandascookin.com/2011/02/master-mix-homemade-bisquick.html
Victoria says
Hi Amanda, I live in Australia. Can you please tell me what a cup of half and half is. Thank you for all the great recipes, tips and tricks. Cheers :+>
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Victoria! Half and Half is basically half cream and half milk :)
Liz says
Sounds so good. Thank you
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Liz!