Lemon Buttermilk Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Buttermilk Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup chilled shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 6 large eggs; 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup chilled shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
6 large eggs
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Combine 2 cups flour, 1 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar and 1 tsp. salt in a bowl. Cut in 2/3 cup chilled shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles sand and pebbles. Add 3 to 4 Tbsp. cold water; mix lightly. Pat into a disk, wrap in plastic and chill for 10 minutes.
2
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface; press into a 9-inch pie plate. Pierce crust with a fork in several places. Place foil over crust and fill with dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and beans; bake for 10 minutes more. Remove crust and let cool. Set oven to 350u00b0F.
3
Whisk 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 Tbsp. flour, 2 tsp. lemon zest and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg. Add 6 large eggs; beat until combined. Whisk in 4 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; pour into crust.
4
Bake until filling is set but still a little jiggly in center, 25 to 35 minutes.

1498

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup chilled shortening, and more.

Yes, Lemon Buttermilk 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.

Lemon Buttermilk Pie

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