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    Home » Dessert

    Orange Buttermilk Pie

    Published on Apr 4, 2020 Modified: Aug 7, 2020 by Alexandria Drzazgowski.

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    Orange Buttermilk Pie is a delicious, sweet, Southern treat. The consistency of this pie reminds me of a cross between a custard pie and a lemon bar. But this pie is made even better with some orange flavor as well! 

    Orange Buttermilk Pie with Green flowers

    In November, I went to Dallas to see one of my best friends. We spent a day in the Mission Arts District, where we looked at the murals, jammed out to some jazz music, and then…. We ate some pie. 

    Emporium Pie, a Dallas staple, is located in the Mission Arts District, so we chose that for our treat; it was the absolutely perfect choice! When I looked at the menu, there were quite a few pie flavors that I had had before, but I wanted to try something new. A chose something from the menu that I had never even heard of before…. Buttermilk pie. 

    The buttermilk pie was so interesting to me because the texture was almost like a combination of a custard pie and a lemon bar. It was delicious and wonderful, and I went home thinking about making my own version!

    So here you are, my friends. Buttermilk pie but (in my opinion) made even better with the orange flavoring that comes with it! Keep reading for instructions. You’re going to love it. 

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    Jump to:
    • What is Buttermilk Pie?
    • What is the Difference Between Buttermilk Pie and Chess Pie? 
    • What is Orange Buttermilk Pie Made Of? 
    • How to Make Orange Buttermilk Pie
    • Should I Refrigerate the Pie? 
    • How to Make this Recipe without the Orange 
    • Orange Buttermilk Pie

    What is Buttermilk Pie?

    Buttermilk pie may not sound the most appetizing, but it is delicious. I tend to liken this buttermilk pie to a custard pie, as the center is a custardy texture. One of the main ingredients of this pie is, obviously, buttermilk! This is a very simple dessert recipe to put together, and doesn’t take much chopping or folding like fruit pies. 

    This version of buttermilk pie has an Orange twist. By adding orange zest and fresh-squeezed orange juice into the pie mixture, the pie suddenly takes on a wonderful, citrus-y taste! My recommendation is to make the pie with the orange flavor, but if you do not want to, instructions for how to remove the orange are available below. 

    What is the Difference Between Buttermilk Pie and Chess Pie? 

    Buttermilk pie and Chess pie seem almost the same. However, some chess pie recipes do not call for buttermilk, so this is a major distinguishing factor. Additionally, most chess pies do not use citrus flavors such as orange or lemon. 

    What is Orange Buttermilk Pie Made Of? 

    • Buttermilk: You can use store bought buttermilk or make Homemade Buttermilk!
    • Cream 
    • Butter
    • Eggs
    • Sugar
    • Vanilla 
    • Orange zest
    • Flour
    • Salt
    • Fresh Squeezed Orange juice
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    How to Make Orange Buttermilk Pie

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

    In a medium saucepan, heat buttermilk and cream. Use a whisk to stir the combination repeatedly, and continue stirring until the edges begin to bubble and the milk is steaming. Do not allow it to boil. Remove from the burner and allow to cool. 

    In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until just combined. Add the sugar, flour, and salt, and then beat again until everything is combined.

    Pour in the melted (and slightly cooled) butter and the orange juice into the bowl and beat one more time until just combined.

    Add the vanilla and the orange zest into the bowl and hand mix. 

    Then, add the buttermilk mixture. Add about ¼ cup into the bowl at first, and hand mix together. This will bring up the temperature of the eggs so that they don’t scramble when combined with the hot cream. Add the cream into the mixing bowl, ¼ of the mixture at one time, mixing after each addition. 

    Place your desired 9” pie crust (I used store bought) on an open air cookie sheet. Pour the pie filling into the pie crust, then carry the cookie sheet and pie to the oven. This will catch any spills that the pie may have. 

    Place the cookie sheet with the pie on it in the oven and bake for about 60 minutes, until the edges are set, but the middle still jiggles a bit and a toothpick comes out clean. 

    Enjoy! Leave a comment on this post letting me know what you thought!

    Should I Refrigerate the Pie? 

    Yes, your buttermilk pie should be refrigerated after baking. Make sure to cover it with plastic wrap so that the top of the pie stays fresh. You can then keep your pie in the fridge for up to a week. 

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    How to Make this Recipe without the Orange 

    If you want to make buttermilk pie but don’t want to have the added orange flavor from the recipe, have no fear! We can make that happen. 

    To remove the orange flavor, simply replace the orange zest with lemon zest and omit the orange juice. You may add an extra tsp of vanilla if you so desire. Then, bake as normal. The baking time should not be affected drastically. 

    If you liked this Orange Buttermilk Pie recipe, don’t forget to leave a comment on this post letting me know what you thought. Also, share a photo of your creation on Facebook or Instagram and tag @TheForeignFork and hashtag #TheForeignFork. And if you liked this pie recipe, check out these other desserts as well: 

    • Pumpkin Pie with Dulce de Leche
    • Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe
    • Fast and Easy Maple Cookies
    • Sesame Seed Cookies from Central African Republic
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    Orange Buttermilk Pie

    Orange Buttermilk Pie is a delicious, sweet, Southern treat. The consistency of this pie reminds me of a cross between a custard pie and a lemon bar. But this pie is made even better with some orange flavor as well! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert, pie
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 pieces
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author: Alexandria Drzazgowski

    Equipment

    • Whisk
    • Zester
    • Oven Mitt
    • Electric Hand Mixer
    • Mixing Bowl(s)
    • Saucepan
    • Toothpicks
    • Citrus Juicer

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup buttermilk
    • ½ cup cream
    • 3 eggs
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 2 tbsp Flour
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
    • ⅓ cup fresh squeezed orange juice, from about 1 navel orange
    • ½ tsp vanilla
    • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp orange zest, from about 2 navel oranges

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a medium saucepan, heat buttermilk and cream. Use a whisk to stir the combination repeatedly, and continue stirring until the edges begin to bubble and the milk is steaming. Do not allow it to boil. Remove from the burner and allow to cool.
    • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until just combined. Add the sugar, flour, and salt, and then beat again until everything is combined.
    • Add the melted (and slightly cooled) butter and the orange juice into the bowl and beat one more time until just combined.
    • Add the vanilla and the orange zest into the bowl and hand mix.
    • Then, add the buttermilk mixture. Add about ¼ cup into the bowl at first, and hand mix together. This will bring up the temperature of the eggs so that they don’t scramble when combined with the hot cream. Add the cream into the mixing bowl, ¼ of the mixture at one time, mixing after each addition.
    • Place your desired 9” pie crust (I used store bought) on an open air cookie sheet. Pour the pie filling into the pie crust, then carry the cookie sheet and pie to the oven. This will catch any spills that the pie may have.
    • Place the cookie sheet with the pie on it in the oven and bake for about 60 minutes, until the edges are set, but the middle still jiggles a bit and a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Enjoy! Leave a comment on this post letting me know what you thought!

    Notes

    Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Erma Beckford says

      April 06, 2020 at 11:02 pm

      This sounds good & I have everything I need on hand! (We have our own orange tree!!)
      Will make !

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      • The Foreign Fork says

        April 06, 2020 at 11:06 pm

        Hi Erma,
        You are so lucky! Having my own orange tree sounds like a dream. Enjoy the pie!

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