If you want to make it just a little more light and fluffy, just separate the eggs and beat the whites with a hand mixer for a couple min. Then fold them in as part of the recipe suggests. Not much added time and this step really makes a difference.
I used some cardamom seeds, crushed and steeped in a 1/4 cup of hot milk for a half hour to add some of my favorite flavor to this pie. It was a hit with everyone who tried it. I've made it repeatedly since.
No changes and absolute perfection just as Chef John made it. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
Love love love anything by Chef John and this pie is no exception! I substituted plain organic yogurt & coconut milk for buttermilk per Chef's suggestion (I didn't want to go to the store) & lime for the lemon due to allergies. Decreased sugar to 1 1/4c and used salted butter omitting the salt OH MY WOW!!! Used to think "Grandma" made the best buttermilk pie but even she could take lessons from Chef John. The undetectable substitutions and fresh grated nutmeg made an authentic rich ample 9" deep dish buttermilk pie. There are more of your recipes than any other contributor in my favorites collection. I am NEVER disappointed! Gave pies away as Christmas gifts and all exclaimed this was better than a favorite at our local restaurant.
You can make this without the crust and it's still amazing! I found this recipe as I was trying to use up some ingredients I had around. I didn't have enough flour (or desire really) to make a crust so I skipped it. Also I substituted coconut oil for butter because I didn't have any butter and I cut the sugar by a half-cup. The pies still came out great. Next time however I'll reduce the sugar even more. It just wasn't necessary to use so much.
Made 2 of these for a family reunion and everyone raved! They even where racing to get the last piece.
I followed the instructions exactly as directed this pie was delicious family loved it The best part was 2 days later there was a piece left the lemon flavor was really delightful I recommend making this 2 days ahead before serving. I WILL MAKE THIS PIE AGAIN. THANKS CHEF JOHN
Delicious followed recipe and pie came out great. Thanks Chef John!
I fell in love with Buttermilk Pie 20 years ago. I have been trying different recipes for years. This is by far my favorite. my teenagers even loved it!
It tasted like a lemon pie. And it was beautiful to look at but it was not accepted well by the dinner guests. No one was very enthused with it. I thought it was pretty good but not even close to a 5 star pie. Sorry. I used all fresh ingredients but it seemed a little too tart. I also had a very picky audience so I wouldn't take this vote as proof perfect. Wonder if it wouldn't be better with some other mix and match flavors?
