Paired with a Fruity Ale
I think this boring Wednesday needs a little pie in it’s life. Don’t you agree?
I know what you are thinking. Pies are totally for the winter months, and I agree with you to a certain point. It’s not my favorite thing in the world to turn the oven on when the temps get above 90 degrees F, but sometimes it’s totally necessary to take advantage of some seasonal produce!
While we are somewhat out of citrus season, I still had to share this recipe for buttermilk pie with citrus. I love this pie you guys, and it’s one of my go-to desserts for a quick summer picnic potluck. When I first found a similar recipe in a magazine, I knew I had to recreate it and let me tell you that it was seriously love at first bite. It literally tastes like summer. I’m not kidding you. It’s like taking a bite out of summer. It’s so bright and packed full of citrusy flavor, that you will be begging for a second piece.
Make this buttermilk pie for a summer picnic. Your guests will love you for it! I had a hard time coming up with a beer pairing for this recipe. It’s hard not to get specific and overwhelm you with specific beers. Citrusy desserts aren’t the easiest recipes to pair beer with. I usually tend to go with a fruity ale of some kind. I think Dogfish Head’s Midas Touch is a great one for this recipe. It has a lot going on. Wine notes are prominent as well as some spice and other fruit. You can go any route you want though. If you have recommendations for a good beer pairing for this pie, I would love to hear them!
Recipe is below! Have a wonderful day everyone! xo
Buttermilk Pie with Citrus and Graham Cracker Crust
Servings:
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Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 1/2 cups finely ground graham crackers
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Buttermilk Pie with Citrus
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup room-temperature buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 lemon
- 4 room-temperature large eggs
- Suggested toppings: confectioner's sugar meringue or whipped cream.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter for the graham cracker crust. Press it into a 9-inch pie dish and press up the sides. Using the bottom of a cup press down so that it is firmly packed. Place the pie crust in the oven for 6-7 minutes or until just toasty and brown. Remove from oven and let cool while you prepare your buttermilk pie. Once cool enough to handle, place it in the fridge to chill even more.
- For the buttermilk pie, in a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, flour and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, orange juice, lemon juice, vanilla extract, lemon zest and eggs until completely smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk to combine fully. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes or until the pie is just set and brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes before dusting with confectioner's sugar or dolloping with meringue. Enjoy!
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36 Responses
Wednesdays always call for pie! Love the looks of this, Justine! I’ve never had a buttermilk pie before, so I’m intrigued! Its sounds so delicious, especially with that citrus flavor. Pinned!
Right?! I know you know what’s up. Thanks for the pin, Gayle! xo
I’ve never had a buttermilk pie. Your recipe sounds delicious enough to try. Love the citrus and graham cracker crust!
DO IT DO IT, Jen! You can thank me later. ;)
This looks amazing and I love the crust! Kind of reminds me of crack pie from Momofuku, but so much more unique!
It is VERY similar to crack pie. Thanks, Medha!
This looks amazing! I have never made buttermilk pie, but I am super intrigued!
Thanks, Kacey!
I’ve never had this, either! Would love to try it, it sounds incredible! Thanks for sharing.
It’s sooo good, Michelle. Thanks!
Citrus is a great addition and your photos are beautiful!
Thank you so much, Ginny!
Wednesdays are great days for pie ;-) I am so intrigued by this recipe! I have never tried a buttermilk pie and now I really want one!! Pinning for later!
You need to! Thanks for the pin, Mariah!
Looks like a great pie! Love the citrus!
Thank you!
This pie is perfect for Wednesday! Great flavors and beautiful pictures! I really need to give it a try!
Thank you so much, Mira!
Pies are welcome any day of the week for me :) I’ve never had a buttermilk pie before but would love to try. It looks amazing!
Thanks, Kelly! xo
Pie is totally a summer thing as far as this pie-lover is concerned. ;) Totally loving the sound of this buttermilk pie with all that citrus-y goodness! And gosh, is it ever gorgeous!
Aw, thank you Sarah! xo
That’s totally different than any pie I’ve ever seen, I’ve never heard of buttermilk pie before. Pretty sure I need to try it! And I think pie is perfect in the summer – all that summer fruit? You definitely need to make some into pie! Worth turning on the oven for!
Pretty sure you need to try it too, Stacey! Thanks friend!
You are such a talented food blogger/chef! So wished I lived close to you, so you can show me all your tricks. Love this pie and I need to make it asap!! :)
Aw, thanks Cyndi! I don’t know if I would go that far, but I do appreciate your kind works! xo
I have yet to try a buttermilk pie and your citrus version is making me crave one even more!
You have to try it, Meg!
I’ve never heard anything like this before but I’m intrigued. And I agree sometimes turning on that oven for to make some of our favorites, is a must.
I’m glad we’re on the same page, Connie. Thanks ;)
This is most definitely my kind of pie!
Thanks, Kim!
Being from the South, I have a total love affair with buttermilk pie! This looks absolutely amazing. If you haven’t already, you should check out the Momofuku Milk Bar cookbook. The Crack Pie recipe looks like it’s to die for…I haven’t tried it yet but I can’t wait to!
I keep hearing about this cookbook! I need to buy it asap!
You must! I have been considering it for quite some time but didn’t buy it until I was able to pick it up for trade credit at my favorite used book store. Now I’m wondering what took me so long! The recipes are insane…just the combinations that I would never think of! Crack pie is a riff on chess pie (which is very similar to buttermilk pie-I’m not sure if non-Southerners are familiar with chess pie or not!).
I’ve made this twice now, second time as a request for my brother’s birthday. It made an impression!