A slice of pie in the summer time. I love pie. I love berry and fruit pies. I love sugary sweet pies. I love chocolate cream, banana cream any kind of cream pie. I've already told you of my love for the tv series Pushing Daisies and a big part of it is the fact that the main setting is a pie shop. No, it's not a coincidence.
So when I saw this recipe for Buttermilk Pie here I started to wonder. I had never heard of buttermilk pie before. Sounded a little bit country, so I was charmed;) Had to give it a try. And let me tell you, it's divine! It's a custard type pie with a thick crust and a sweet creamy texture. It almost taste like french toast. And you can make a little berry syrup for it, or I found a drizzle of honey was just wonderful on top.
Adapted from Joy the Baker.
For the crust: 2 sticks cold butter, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup buttermilk.
Combine flour, sugar and salt. Using a box grater, grate in the butter and then mash it in until well combined and crumbly. Now pour in the buttermilk a bit at a time until it is all incorporated. Form dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, I left mine over night.
For the filling: 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup buttermilk and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
Roll out dough so that it fits nicely in your pie pan and set aside. In a large bowl beat the eggs. Add in the sugars and flour and mix until creamy. Stir in melted butter. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. Pour batter into the unbaked pie crust. Bake at 325 F for 45 min to an hour until the custard sets up. It should still jiggle slightly in the center but not be liquid. Serve warm or cold-it's great either way!
YUM! this almost looks like cheesecake.
have you heard of crack pie? everybody makes it sound like it's the best thing you will ever put in your mouth, so i kind of want to try it, but the ingredients are cuh-razy! like a million sticks of butter, haha.
Posted by: Breezy | June 28, 2010 at 11:09 AM
I love Pushing Daisies too.
And I love pie too.
My favorite is blackberry pie.
This one sounds yummy too. I should give it a try. =)
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Posted by: DaddyDonnie | June 29, 2010 at 06:08 AM
Oh I'm SO happy you tried this and it was good! I bookmarked a recipe for buttermilk pie because I was intrigued, but I haven't been brave enough yet try it. Now I can't wait! p.s. Have you ever tried vinegar pie? That's another one I'm curious.about...
Posted by: ames | June 29, 2010 at 06:12 AM
I'm from Kentucky and here you can order Buttermilk pie at a lot of restaurants and any pie shop. I usually make it for Thanksgiving and it is truly one of my favorites. It's so simple and rich.
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Posted by: lydia. | June 29, 2010 at 10:29 AM
I think you left off the melted butter quantity.... I'm guessing it's a cup, because that's what Joy the Baker says, but just thought I'd tell you :o) I am so making this for breakfast!
Posted by: pinksuedeshoe | June 30, 2010 at 10:11 AM
I've been making buttermilk pies for years and years! It's been passed down for generations in my family. I usually cook mine longer then the recipe calls for - I leave it in until the top is golden brown and has cracked. When I make this pie - I ALWAYS have to make 2!
Posted by: Laura Bax | June 30, 2010 at 11:12 AM
So I'm totally making this for breakfast tomorrow morning...
I'm also working tonight so when I get home and make the house all toasty with a pre-made fire (I live in Brisbane Australia and not only is it winter here but we're having a cold snap) I'm going to pastry it up and make the pie when I grumble my way out of bed with supervision from our cat & dogs.
It's going to be amazing... I'm thinking of serving it with fresh fruits... any other suggestions??
Thanks Emma! Good luck with your move!
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