Bourbon Buttermilk Pie

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This amazing Bourbon Buttermilk Pie tastes similar to crème brûlée, but it is nowhere near as technical or difficult to make. All you need to do is mix, pour, and bake.

You don’t have to worry about the consistency and getting it to set right like a custard. The filling magically sets just right as the pie bakes in the oven.

And it is just as delicious as this Banana Cream Pie and No Bake Peanut Butter Pie.

It’s an indulgent yet still a lighter dessert that is so, so, soooooo tasty. And it’s made with only pantry staple ingredients. Yeap, no expensive or out of the ordinary ingredients needed to make this classic Southern pie recipe. #easybakingforthewin

Related recipes : Buttermilk Waffles

Why You’ll Love It

• Great for parties, potlucks, and everyday desserts. 
• Made with a handful of affordable pantry staple ingredients. 
• Who doesn’t love a custard-like treat without the fuss of heating milk and tempering fickle eggs?
• Super versatile – this pie can be served warm or cold.

What is Buttermilk Pie?

Buttermilk Pie is very popular in the South, especially in Texas and other states where buttermilk is readily available and popular in recipes. 

Early settlers brought this recipe over to the U.S. from the U.K. and it became an even more popular dessert to make when fruit was out of season, yet buttermilk was still accessible. 

This Bourbon Buttermilk Pie Recipe is sweet and has a velvety rich texture with a smooth buttery taste. The best versions of this pie have a flaky buttery crust that complements the silky custard filling. 

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Simple Everyday Ingredients

Here are some of the ingredients you’ll need to make this oh-so-delectable Bourbon Buttermilk Pie:

Soooo, let’s gather up these ingredients and I will show you…..

How To Make Bourbon Buttermilk Pie 

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Preheat oven to 350F /176C.
2. Prepare and roll out your pie crust.  
3. Transfer pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, trim the edges, fold over the pan edge and crimp the edges around the pie dish with your fingers or a fork and refrigerate while you make the filling. 
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until frothy. Add in the remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth.
5. Pour filling into cold prepared pie crust. 
6. Bake in the oven for 35-45 mins or until almost set. Make sure to shield the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil after the first 15 mins in the oven. 
7. Remove from the oven when done and let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving, giving the filling plenty of time to finish setting. 
8. Optional: top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and serve. 

Tips & Helpful Advice

• If you want to keep this alcohol-free, simply omit the bourbon or whiskey.
• Put the pie dish on a cookie sheet before baking to catch any overflow or pie crust pieces. 
• Do NOT forget to add the aluminum foil around the edges of the pie crust once it’s cooked 15 mins in the oven. 
• It’s extremely important to make sure to chill the pie crust before you bake it. Chilling it helps keeps the crust flaky and crispy.
• I recommend that you use real buttermilk in this recipe and avoid using the vinegar or lemon juice and milk substitution as it doesn’t work well in this recipe. 
• Wait until the eggs and sugar are whisked together well before adding in the buttermilk so the eggs don’t curdle.

Chef’s tip–> You can freeze leftover buttermilk to use at a later date.

Meal Prep and Prep Ahead

Bourbon Buttermilk Pie is an ideal meal prep dessert recipe because it can be easily stored in the fridge or freezer until you need it. It really us a versatile dessert as it can be served warm, chilled, and even at room temperature. 

Prep Ahead – Make ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

Freeze – Follow the handy tips below on how to freeze this.

• Let cool down, cover the whole pie dish very tightly with aluminum foil (or individual slices in foil) then transfer into these very handy Ziploc freezer bags.
• Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.
• Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.
• Store in the freezer for 2-3 months.
• Thaw in the refrigerator the day before you want to serve it. 
• If you prefer to eat your pie warm, reheat in the oven for 10-15 mins at 325F/163C or until heated all the way through.

What Is The Difference Between Chess Pie And Buttermilk Pie?

Both this classic pie and chess pie have buttery pastry pie crusts. Both recipes usually call for sugar, butter, and eggs in the filling as well. 

Unlike this Southern sweet and tangy treat, Chess pie does not use buttermilk in the filling, it calls for evaporated milk. And instead of using flour as a thickener, it uses cornmeal. 

Why Is My Pie Runny?

If you find that your pie is appearing runny, the pie may need to cook a little longer. If not, your dessert may not have had enough time for the filling to set yet.

Make sure to wait and let the pie cool for at least 2 hours and get to room temperature before cutting into it. 

Serving Suggestions

For a complete Southern style meal, serve this buttermilk pie along with:

• Easy Smothered Chicken.
• Instant Pot Collard Greens.
• Instant Pot Iced Tea.

More Dessert Recipes

• Buttermilk Waffles
• Lemon Bars.
• Southern Banana Pudding Cake.
• Instant Pot Arroz Con Leche.

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