Lemon Buttermilk Pie

Name: Lemon Buttermilk Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ cups flour; 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold ((or vegetable shortening)); 1 egg, cold; 1 Tablespoon white vinegar ((see note)); 2 Tablespoon water, cold; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 Tablespoons lemon zest ((from about 2 lemons)); ¼ cup flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 eggs, at room temperature; 1¼ cups buttermilk; ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; ¼ cup lemon juice; ¼ cup heavy (whipping) cream; ¼ teaspoon lemon oil, optional ((see note)); 1 ½ cups heavy (whipping) cream, cold; 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste ((see note))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

This Lemon Buttermilk Pie has a flaky crust filled with lemon buttermilk filling and topped with freshly whipped cream! The filling has a lovely balance of bright citrus flavor and a subtle tang from the buttermilk. A slice of this pie is a slice of joy!

Updated at: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:28:51 GMT