BUTTERMILK PIE WITH PECANS

Buttermilk Pie with Pecans image

Branch out from the usual pecan pie with a creamy-crunchy version that comes out of the oven golden brown. Big slices are even better with a dollop of whipped cream.-Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice., Place on a baking sheet; bake until edges are light golden brown, 15 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°. , In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in flour and salt. Gradually stir in buttermilk and vanilla., Sprinkle pecans into crust; add filling. Bake until center is set, 50-60 minutes. Cover top loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary., Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream. Serve or refrigerate within 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.