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Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie

27 November, 2014 by Tara 7 Comments

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A recipe for Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie. This rich and creamy custard-based pie is perfect for the holidays and comes together with minimal effort and only a few ingredients!

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Slices of Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie on two white plates with ice cream and whipped cream.

Happy Thanksgiving! I do not make pies often, but I did manage to try a few recipes for our table this year. This Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie was definitely a favorite.

The buttermilk pie comes from the southern United States and has ties to the United Kingdom. Most of the effort comes from making the crust itself! After rolling out the pie dough and transferring to a prepared pie dish, the rich buttermilk custard filling is poured in and baked until set. 

I particularly love the addition of vanilla (vanilla extract and vanilla bean in this recipe) and how it pairs so well with the tangy buttermilk. Serve the pie warm from the oven, at room temperature, or (my personal favorite) chilled. Regardless, it is delicious on its own or alongside a scoop of ice cream and/or some whipped cream.

Aerial view of Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie in a tan pie dish.

A Few Tips

I have included the recipe for my current go-to pie crust. You can also use your favorite homemade or store-bought (unbaked) dough.

Make sure the butter and water are well-chilled before mixing into the flour. This will help create a light and flaky crust. I used this 9 inch pie dish to bake the Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie.

Vanilla beans are available in the spice section of most large grocery stores, but usually only have 1-3 crammed inside a small jar for a high price. I usually order mine on Amazon in bulk during the holidays when I will be using a few or substitute with vanilla bean paste. Make sure you pack them in an airtight container to keep the beans from drying out and in a dark cabinet.

Don’t throw away the scraped-out vanilla bean pods! I repurpose them to make vanilla extract or vanilla sugar.

Looking for more pie recipes?

Try

  • Chocolate Fudge Pie
  • Italian Easter Ricotta Pie 
  • Alevropita (Greek Thin-Batter Feta Pie)
Close up of a slice of Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie on a white plate.

Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie Recipe

Adapted from The View from Great Island

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Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie

A recipe for Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie. This rich and creamy custard-based pie is perfect for the holidays and comes together with minimal effort and only a few ingredients!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword buttermilk, pie, Thanksgiving, vanilla, vanilla bean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Servings 1 Pie

Ingredients

Pie Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3-4 tablespoons cold water ice cold

Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie Filling:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 3 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

To make the pie crust:

  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Add the diced butter and mix on low until the butter is blended in with no pieces larger than the size of a pea. Slowly add the cold water just until the dough comes together.
  • Form the dough into a flattened disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
  • Preheat oven to 400˚F. Grease a 9 inch pie or tart pan with butter and dust with flour.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the refrigerated dough into an even, thin circle about 12 inches wide. Transfer to the prepared pie pan and decorate the edges as desired. Refrigerate until filling comes together.

To make the buttermilk pie filling:

  • In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until light and creamy.
  • Beat in the eggs, followed but the vanilla extract and scraped out seeds from a vanilla bean. Mix in the flour and salt, then the buttermilk until combined.
  • Pour into prepared pie crust. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Decrease the temperature to 350˚F and continue to bake for 40-50 minutes until the top is golden and the custard is set.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Filed Under: Desserts, North American Tagged With: American, autumn, buttermilk, Christmas, dessert, fall, north america, North American, pie, thanksgiving, United States, vanilla, vanilla bean

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Comments

  1. Katie

    17 November, 2020 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    Looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try this one. I know my family would love it!

    Reply
  2. Chris Collins

    17 November, 2020 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    Now this is my kinda pie! This is going to be a family favourite I can already tell.

    Reply
  3. Priya Lakshminarayan

    17 November, 2020 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    This was just perfect! Turned out great and was gone in minutes! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Angela

    17 November, 2020 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    My dad talks about the buttermilk pie he used to have as a kid. When I saw this I had to try it. Delicious and the texture is wonderful.

    Reply
  5. Beth

    17 November, 2020 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    Oooh! We love buttermilk pie! I love the twist of vanilla bean in this one! Yummy!

    Reply
  6. Adele

    8 December, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    Can vanilla paste be substituted for vanilla bean?

    Reply
    • Tara

      8 December, 2022 at 8:22 pm

      Hi Adele! Yes, you can substitute with about 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste.

      Reply

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