Chocolate Buttermilk Pie with Whiskey and Almonds

Give buttermilk pie a makeover with whiskey, dark cocoa, and almonds for improved texture and an added kick.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 415 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1 pastry for a 9-inch pie crust
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 0.25 cup whiskey
• 2.5 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
• 1.5 tablespoons cornmeal
• 0.75 cup toasted sliced almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place pastry crust in a pie plate. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Combine white sugar, brown sugar, flour, cocoa powder, cornmeal, and salt in a small bowl.

Step 4

Whisk eggs, buttermilk, butter, whiskey, and vanilla paste together in a large bowl. Add sugar mixture and blend until smooth. Stir in almonds by hand until incorporated. Pour mixture into the chilled pastry crust.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden and center is set, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack and cool to room temperature before serving.