Lemon Buttermilk Pie

Lemon Buttermilk Pie
Lemon Buttermilk Pie might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 553 calories, 9g of protein, and 28g of fat. This vegetarian recipe serves 8. A mixture of shortening, confectioners' sugar, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
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Combine 2 cups flour, 1 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar and 1 tsp. salt in a bowl.
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Cut in 2/3 cup chilled shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles sand and pebbles.
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Add 3 to 4 Tbsp. cold water; mix lightly. Pat into a disk, wrap in plastic and chill for 10 minutes.
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Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface; press into a 9-inch pie plate. Pierce crust with a fork in several places.
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6
Place foil over crust and fill with dried beans.
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7
Bake for 10 minutes.
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8
Remove foil and beans; bake for 10 minutes more.
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9
Remove crust and let cool. Set oven to 350F.
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Whisk 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 Tbsp. flour, 2 tsp. lemon zest and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg.
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Add 6 large eggs; beat until combined.
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Whisk in 4 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; pour into crust.
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Bake until filling is set but still a little jiggly in center, 25 to 35 minutes.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score3
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