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Zesty Greek Lemon Buttermilk Pie with Almond Biscuit Crust

Name: Zesty Greek Lemon Buttermilk Pie with Almond Biscuit Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Almond flour, 1 ½ cups; Unsalted butter, melted, ½ cup; Sugar, ¼ cup; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Salt, Pinch; Eggs, 3 large; Buttermilk, 1 cup; Sugar, ¾ cup; Freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ cup; Lemon zest, Zest of 2 lemons; All-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons; Salt, ¼ teaspoon

Experience the rich, tangy flavors of Greek lemon pie with a unique buttermilk twist, all nestled in a crisp almond biscuit crust.

4.2(269 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 10, 2025

Zesty Greek Lemon Buttermilk Pie with Almond Biscuit Crust — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Almond Biscuit Crust

Lemon Buttermilk Filling

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 375 kcal
Protein: 8.13 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Fat: 24.5 g
Fiber: 2.38 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3003 kcal
Protein: 65 g
Carbs: 268 g
Fat: 196 g
Fiber: 19 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Almond flour 1 ½ cups	960	36	36	84	18
Unsalted butter, melted ½ cup	814	1	0	92	0
Sugar ¼ cup	194	0	50	0	0
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	1	0	0
Salt Pinch	0	0	0	0	0
Eggs 3 large	215	18	1	15	0
Buttermilk 1 cup	152	8	12	5	0
Sugar ¾ cup	580	0	150	0	0
Freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ cup	13	0	4	0	0
Lemon zest Zest of 2 lemons	6	0	2	0	1
All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons	57	2	12	0	0
Salt ¼ teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Almond Biscuit Crust

1
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Combine ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3
Press into pan
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.

Preparing the Lemon Buttermilk Filling

1
Whisk eggs and sugar
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and creamy.
Tip: For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
2
Add remaining ingredients
Add the buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Tip: Ensure there are no lumps in the filling mixture for a smooth texture.
3
Pour filling
Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
Tip: Chill the crust before adding the filling to prevent it from becoming soggy.

Timing & Heat Guide

1
Pre-bake the crust
10 min at 350°F (175°C).
2
Bake the filled pie
40 min at 350°F (175°C).

How to Make Zesty Greek Lemon Buttermilk Pie with Almond Biscuit Crust

Total time: 2 h · Yields 8 servings

1
Baking the Pie
Place the pie on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
2
Checking for Doneness
The pie is ready when the filling is just set and jiggles slightly in the center.
3
Cooling
Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.