Classic buttermilk pie gets fancied up with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Its tangy and rich, with a hint of lemon zest.

Try it for your next dessert!

Side of an easy buttermilk pie with a slice removed and topped with berries.

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If you’re familiar with buttermilk pie, then this is old hat for you.

If not, you might be scratching your head right now wondering, eh?

A custard pie actually, and it’s quite sweet.

A slice of buttermilk pie set in front of the whole pie.

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You eatbuttermilk pancakes, don’t you?Buttermilk biscuits?

Buttermilk tastes great in lots of things.

Last year Garrett made abuttermilk puddingthat was outstanding.

Hand mixer making a buttermilk pie recipe.

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The natural tartness in the berries balances the sweet custard of the pie.

Shopping Tips for Buttermilk

Almost all grocery stores carry buttermilk.

It’s usually in the same place you’ll find half-and-half or cream.

Overhead view of the filling for an easy buttermilk pie.

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Here are some other tips when buying buttermilk.

Just follow these tips.

Freezer: We do not recommend freezing this pie.

Pouring filling into a pie crust to show what is buttermilk pie.

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Its high moisture content will mean the texture will be unappealing once defrosted.

More Recipes to Try With Buttermilk!

Beat in the flour and melted butter.

A baked buttermilk pie.

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Beat in the vanilla and buttermilk.

Pour filling batter into an uncooked pie shell (frozen is fine).

Remove from oven and let cool.

A baked buttermilk pie.

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The custard may puff up a bit in the oven; it will deflate as it cools.

Whip the chilled cream until it holds stiff peaks.

Once the pie has cooled to room temperature, spread the whipping cream over the top of the pie.

Adding whipped cream to a buttermilk pie for a buttermilk pie recipe.

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Arrange the raspberries and blueberries in a decorative pattern on top of the whipping cream.

Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Overhead view of a buttermilk pie topped with berries.

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