Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie
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Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie
Description
The Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie uses a combination of beaten eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, sugar, melted butter, cornstarch, and salt whisked together until smooth and then poured into an unbaked pie crust. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit allows the filling to set into a thick custard with a lightly browned top while remaining slightly wobbly when hot.
This pie achieves a creamy texture due to the buttermilk's acidity balancing the richness from the butter and eggs. Unlike chess pie, it does not contain cornmeal, ensuring a smoother custard.
Once cooled completely, it is best served chilled or at room temperature, making it a comfortable dessert for many occasions. The pie crust can be homemade or store-bought according to preference.
Ensure the pie is baked fully to avoid a runny filling; it should be firm enough to slice easily after cooling. To prevent spills during baking, placing the pie pan on a baking sheet is recommended. After cooling, refrigerate covered to preserve freshness.
Ingredients
- 3 egg beaten, large
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar granulated white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
- 1 inch pie crust unbaked
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla and until thick and well mixed.
- In another bowl, mix together the sugar, melted butter, cornstarch and salt.
- Combine the 2 mixtures and whisk until thoroughly blended.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake 55 minutes (your time may be different, depends on the oven).
- Let the pie cool completely.
- Devour. (Serve chilled or at room temp).
Notes
- You can use your own homemade pie crust instead of store-bought for a personal touch.
- The filling will be slightly jiggly when hot but firms up as it cools; underbaking results in a runny pie.
- Refrigerate the pie after it reaches room temperature to keep it fresh longer.
- Buttermilk Pie is different from Chess Pie; it contains no cornmeal and is a creamier custard.
- To avoid spills, place the pie pan on a baking sheet before adding the filling and baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 451IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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