Buttermilk Pie From Quebec |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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As far as I know, this buttermilk pie recipe is from Quebec. Ingredients:
1 baked pie shell |
1 cup buttermilk |
1 cup sugar |
3-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/2 cup cold buttermilk |
2 egg yolks, beaten |
a pinch of salt |
1/2 - 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
1-1/2 tablespoons butter, room temperature |
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten |
1/4 cup sugar, you can use granulated sugar but i prefer to use brown |
note: i like to add a tablespoon or two of extra sugar. |
Directions:
1. Bring 1 cup buttermilk to a boil.
2. Mix together the sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 cup buttermilk.
3. Add to the boiling buttermilk and cook while stirring, until it is a smooth and cream consistency.
4. Beat the egg yolks and add the salt, grated lemon rind and the lemon juice.
5. Pour into the hot cream.
6. Add the butter.
7. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring vigorously.
8. Cool and pour into a baked pie shell.
9. Top with 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten with the 1/4 cup sugar.
10. Bake in a 350°F oven for approximately 20-25 minutes.
11. Note: From early Acadians.
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