Description
This Maple Buttermilk Cream Pie is a luscious dessert featuring a creamy filling infused with rich maple syrup and warm vanilla extracts. Baked to perfection in a ready-made pie crust, it is topped with a smooth sour cream mixture for a tangy finish. Perfect for autumn or any occasion craving a sweet and creamy treat.
Ingredients
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Pie Filling
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
Sour Cream Topping
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple extract
Crust
- 1 ready-made pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pie.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and salt to combine and prepare for the filling.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the 4 eggs, heavy cream, maple syrup, maple extract, and vanilla extract to the bowl with cornstarch and salt.
- Whisk Filling: Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and continue whisking to create a creamy and uniform filling.
- Pour Filling into Crust: Slowly pour the prepared filling mixture into the ready-made pie crust, taking care not to spill.
- Bake Pie: Place the pie on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Prepare Sour Cream Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and maple extract until smooth.
- Add Topping to Pie: Pour the sour cream mixture evenly over the top of the baked pie.
- Bake with Topping: Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 4 minutes at 375°F to set the topping.
- Chill Pie: Cover the pie and refrigerate overnight to allow it to fully set and develop flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use a ready-made pie crust for convenience or prepare your favorite homemade crust.
- Allow the pie to chill overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure not to overbake the initial filling; it should be slightly jiggly in the center before adding the sour cream topping.
- Maple extract enhances the maple flavor, but you can adjust according to preference.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for a creamy, smooth dessert experience.
