Zesty Greek Lemon Buttermilk Pie with Almond Biscuit Crust

Name: Zesty Greek Lemon Buttermilk Pie with Almond Biscuit Crust
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Almond flour; Unsalted butter, melted; Sugar; Vanilla extract; Salt; Eggs; Buttermilk; Sugar; Freshly squeezed lemon juice; Lemon zest; All-purpose flour; Salt

A delightful twist on a classic Greek dessert with a crunchy almond base.

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

1 h 30 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

Almond Biscuit Crust

Almond flour

1 ½ cups

Unsalted butter, melted

½ cup

Sugar

¼ cup

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Salt

Pinch

Lemon Buttermilk Filling

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

Preparation

Preparing the Almond Biscuit Crust

Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Combine ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Press into pan

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.

Preparing the Lemon Buttermilk Filling

Whisk eggs and sugar

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and creamy.

For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Add remaining ingredients

Add the buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and salt. Mix until smooth.

Ensure there are no lumps in the filling mixture for a smooth texture.

Pour filling

Pour the filling into the prepared crust.

Chill the crust before adding the filling to prevent it from becoming soggy.

Timing & Heat Guide

Pre-bake the crust

10 min at 350°F (175°C).

Bake the filled pie

40 min at 350°F (175°C).

Cooking Process

Baking the Pie

Place the pie on the middle rack of the preheated oven.

Checking for Doneness

The pie is ready when the filling is just set and jiggles slightly in the center.

Cooling

Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.

Plating & Serving