Buttermilk Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup vegetable shortening; 3 -3 ½ tablespoons ice water; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 ⅓ cups sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 8 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup buttermilk; 1 cup pecan pieces (or chopped pecans)

Servings: persons

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable shortening
3 -3 ½ tablespoons ice water
3 eggs, beaten
1 ⅓ cups sugar
2 tablespoons flour
8 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup buttermilk
1 cup pecan pieces (or chopped pecans)

1
To prepare the crust, combine flour and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2
Sprinkle surface with ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time; toss with a fork until moist and crumbly.
3
Press mixture gently into a 5-inch circle; wrap in plastic wrap.
4
Chill 15 minutes.
5
Flour dough lightly.
6
Roll into circle between sheets of waxed paper on dampened countertop.
7
Peel off top sheet.
8
Flip into pie plate.
9
Remove other sheet and press pastry to fit.
10
Fold edge under.
11
Flute.
12
Preheat to 275F
13
To prepare the filling, beat eggs with a whisk.
14
Add sugar and flour; beat well.
15
Add melted butter, buttermilk and vanilla.
16
Stir well.
17
Sprinkle pecan pieces evenly into the pie crust; pour in egg mixture.
18
Bake about 1 hour or until golden brown and set.

1259

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup vegetable shortening, 3 -3 ½ tablespoons ice water, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Pecan Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Pecan Pie

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