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Buttermilk Pie

in Diana's Recipe Book

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Servings: 6
 
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A favorite in the American South, this pie has a filling of buttermilk, eggs, flour and sugar, plus flavorings like vanilla and nutmeg. It's similar to but tangier than CHESS PIE.

Ingredients:
3 large eggs, separated
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 9-inch pie shell
Grated nutmeg, (optional)

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F/220 degrees C.

Beat egg yolks slightly with a wire whisk; add buttermilk and vanilla and mix together.

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually stir in buttermilk mixture; blend thoroughly and pour into pie shell.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then at 350 degrees F/180 degrees C for 30-40 minutes until knife inserted 1 inch from center comes out clean and center is partially set. Chill well. Serve chilled with a sprinkle of grated nutmeg on each slice, if desired.

Serve topped with whipped cream or with a meringue made of 3 egg whites plus 1/4 cup sugar. Bake meringue in a moderate oven (350 degrees F/180 degrees C) for 12-15 minutes until delicately browned.

Makes 6 servings.

VARIATIONS:
CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK PIE
Add 4 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate and increase the sugar by 1/4 cup.

LEMON BUTTERMILK PIE
Add 1 teaspoon lemon peel to the dry ingredients and 3 tablespoons lemon juice to the buttermilk-egg mixture, omitting vanilla.

Source: DianasDesserts.com
Date: August 1, 2002

Reviews

Reviewer: Diana, Dana's Desserts
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Sorry for the incorrect information in the recipe's description. I have removed where it said that the filling contained butter. It does not. Sincerely, Diana, Diana's Desserts

 
Reviewer: sue
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I thought this pie was just scrumptious. The buttermilk is perfect in it. Gives it a nice buttery flavor.

 
Reviewer: Buttermilk Baby
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This recipe has no butter in it...strange since the description says it contains butter...

 

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