Easy Strawberry Buttermilk Pie is a celebration of simplicity and fresh flavor. With its creamy, custard-like filling and bright strawberry topping, this pie offers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and buttery richness. It’s the kind of dessert that feels elegant but comes together with minimal effort—ideal for spring and summer gatherings or when you want a dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
The base is a classic graham cracker crust, adding a touch of crunch and a buttery, slightly caramelized flavor. The filling is where the magic happens: smooth, velvety buttermilk custard that bakes up into a golden, lightly tangy layer that melts in your mouth. This custard provides a refreshing contrast to heavier pies, making it a perfect finish to any meal.
Once the pie has cooled, it’s crowned with fresh strawberries and a warm glaze of strawberry jam, giving it a glossy, inviting look. The berries bring natural sweetness and juiciness that pair beautifully with the tang of the filling and the buttery crust. It’s a combination that’s light but indulgent, and always a crowd-pleaser.
This pie is best served chilled, making it a wonderful make-ahead dessert for brunches, picnics, or holiday dinners. It slices beautifully once fully set and keeps well for a couple of days in the fridge—if it lasts that long.
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Servings: 8
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (warmed for glaze)
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