Best 3 Buttermilk Pies Recipes

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Indulge in the Southern charm and delectable flavors of buttermilk pies, a delightful treat with a rich history and diverse variations. Originating in the kitchens of resourceful Southern cooks, these pies showcase the versatility of buttermilk, transforming it into creamy, tangy fillings that complement a variety of crusts. From classic buttermilk pie, with its simple yet irresistible filling, to creative renditions like chocolate buttermilk pie, coconut buttermilk pie, and even savory buttermilk pie, this collection of recipes offers a taste of buttermilk's magic. Each recipe is carefully crafted to guide you through the process, ensuring that every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these buttermilk pie recipes promise an unforgettable experience that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK DOUGH FOR FRIED FRUIT PIES



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This dough uses buttermilk, lard, and kosher salt to create a perfect pairing with fried fruit pies.

Provided by MrsWheelbarrow

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup lard
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Pulse flour, lard, sugar, and salt in a food processor until you have flour-covered pea-sized pieces, about 15 quick pulses. Add buttermilk all at once and process until the wet dough almost comes together.
  • Generously flour work surface and scrape dough out onto it. Turn dough over to coat. Gather and fold dough over on itself a couple of times, then pat into a soft 4x6-inch block.
  • Crisscross 2 long pieces of plastic wrap to form an X and lightly dust with flour. Place dough in the center and wrap tightly. Smooth wrapped surface with rolling pin; flip and repeat. Chill at least 4 hours or preferably overnight, or slip into a zip-top plastic freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 102.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

BUTTERMILK PIE - FROM PORCH PIES - PIES TO THE STARS



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This is the recipe used by Robyn Poarch, an Alabama girl now living in Los Angeles and making pies for the stars. Her clients include Courtney Cox, Ben Stiller, Laura Dern and Steven Spielberg. When asked to describe a buttermilk pie, she says it's kind of like a Southern creme brulee. The crust needs to be nice and cold going into the oven to make it work. The colder the crust the better. For more info, go to porchpies.com.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pie crust
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix the butter and eggs together until well combined. Add the buttermilk and vanilla, and mix well.
  • Combine the flour, sugar and salt, and mix into the liquid. Pour the filling into the unbaked chilled pie crust and bake on middle rack until set and lightly browned on top, about 50 minutes. Let cool on a rack.
  • Delicious warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

BUTTERMILK PIES



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One of my favorite pies! Easy and good! What makes this different than normal Buttermilk pies is the coconut!!!

Provided by Crystal W.

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs beaten
2 c sugar
1/2 c flour
3/4 c coconut
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 c buttermilk
1 c butter, melted
2 pie crust shell

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients, then put in your homemade or store-bought crusts. Easy as that! Bake @ 385* for 10 minutes. Then 350* for 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pie.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with.
  • Preheat the oven before baking the pie. This will help ensure that the crust is cooked through.
  • Don't overfill the pie. This will make the filling overflow and the crust will not be able to hold it.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk pies are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of flavors and fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a buttermilk pie that everyone will love. Whether you are looking for a classic buttermilk pie or something a little more unique, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!

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