Description
Easy Strawberry Buttermilk Pie is a creamy, tangy, and fruity dessert featuring fresh strawberries layered in a flaky crust and topped with a smooth custard filling. Perfectly sweet and refreshing, it’s ideal for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1 9-inch prepared pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh berries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Spread sliced strawberries evenly on the bottom of the pie crust.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, salt, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and optional lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the custard filling over the strawberries in the pie crust.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Let the pie cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts and best texture.
- Full-fat buttermilk gives a richer, creamier result.
- Use well-drained thawed strawberries if using frozen.
- This pie is best served cold and doesn’t freeze well due to its custard base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
