Why You Should Try Buttermilk Pie
Let me assure you, if you’re in the unfamiliar camp, that buttermilk makes a lovely pie. A custard pie actually, and it’s quite sweet. You eat buttermilk pancakes, don’t you? Buttermilk biscuits? Buttermilk tastes great in lots of things. Last year Garrett made a buttermilk pudding that was outstanding. With this recipe, the buttermilk pie is a sweet custard pie, topped with plain whipped cream to hold the berries in place. The natural tartness in the berries balances the sweet custard of the pie.
Lowfat buttermilk or full-fat buttermilk both work fine in this recipe. This recipe calls for 1 cup of buttermilk, but buttermilk is usually sold in larger quantities than that. If you have leftover buttermilk, don’t let it go to waste. If you can’t use it before it goes bad, freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months.
Troubleshooting Tips for Buttermilk Pie
This pie is easy, but the one area that may be a little difficult is making sure the pie sets up correctly. Just follow these tips.
Bake until the middle of the pie is jiggly, but not runny.Cool buttermilk pie completely before serving so it has time to fully set up.Use an over thermometer to check the temperature of your oven. The slightly more gentle baking at 325°F ensures the custard bakes evenly, which keeps it from sinking.
How to Store Buttermilk Pie
Refrigerator: After it’s completely cooled, store buttermilk pie covered tightly with foil for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Freezer: We do not recommend freezing this pie. Its high moisture content will mean the texture will be unappealing once defrosted.
More Recipes to Try With Buttermilk!
Easy Buttermilk Waffles Strawberry Buttermilk Overnight Oats Classic Southern Buttermilk Biscuits Buttermilk Fried Chicken Vanilla Buttermilk Layer Cake
Remove from oven and let cool. The custard may puff up a bit in the oven; it will deflate as it cools. Arrange the raspberries and blueberries in a decorative pattern on top of the whipping cream. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
