CREAMY BUTTERMILK LEMON PIE

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Helen Ordemann from Washington, Illinois is proud to serve this creamy lemon pie with a light meringue topping. You'll find it's hard to resist a slice...and it cuts beautifully, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup water
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Gradually stir in buttermilk and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Stir in a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and butter until butter is melted. Keep warm., In a small bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high just until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Pour the hot filling into pastry shell. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

sibongakonke Baduza
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This pie is a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves lemon desserts.


Md Liton Roman
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I'm not a huge fan of buttermilk, but I really enjoyed this pie. The lemon flavor really shines through, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


Anees Swati
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This pie is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Earl Curtis
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I love the combination of buttermilk and lemon in this pie. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Jc High
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This is the best buttermilk lemon pie I've ever had. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and tangy.


Buhle Lhelhe
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This pie is so delicious and refreshing. The creamy buttermilk filling is perfectly complemented by the tangy lemon flavor.


TOXIC PROTIK
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. The only change I make is to add a little bit of extra lemon zest to the filling. It really brightens up the flavor.


Kaahwa Scovia
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This pie is a bit more work than some others, but it's definitely worth the effort. The creamy buttermilk filling is divine, and the lemon zest adds a wonderful flavor.


Haleema Sadia
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I'm not usually a fan of buttermilk desserts, but this pie changed my mind. The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the lemon flavor is perfectly balanced.


Haliyat Olabamiji
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This pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The buttermilk gives it a lovely richness, and the lemon zest adds a refreshing brightness.


Hina Muazzam
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I made this pie for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the creamy filling and the flaky crust.


Anam Ejaz
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This pie is so easy to make, and the results are always stunning. I love the combination of the creamy buttermilk and the tart lemon.


Shaaban Shuabu
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The creamy buttermilk filling is so smooth and flavorful, and the lemon zest adds a nice brightness.


Sky
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This buttermilk lemon pie is a delightful treat! The creamy filling is perfectly balanced with the tangy lemon flavor, and the crust is flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.