When I see fresh strawberries in the store for a good price, I’m always tempted to buy a bunch of them and take them home to bake up something good. My favorite things to bake with fresh strawberries are my Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler and possibly my Strawberry- Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding. But this Strawberry Lemon Buttermilk Pie might be a close second. It’s so delicious! The filling is what makes it so wonderful. It’s a classic buttermilk custard sort of filling that has been flavored with fresh lemon. It’s sweet and wonderful.
How to make the glazed strawberries:
The strawberry topping is very easy to make. Honey and lime juice (yes, lime juice) are heated together. That mixture is added to cut strawberries in a bowl and tossed to coat them.
How to choose the best strawberries?
Buy strawberries when they’re in season (not in the winter!). Locally grown strawberries will be best. Look for bright red berries and fresh, green leaves. Strawberries are one of those fruits that do not continue to ripen after they’re picked… so what you see is what you’re going to get. Size doesn’t matter, but do look for plump berries with no signs of mold.
What’s the best kind of pie crust to use for this recipe?
I’m not opposed to using store-bought pie crust once in a while, and it’s totally fine to use it for this recipe. If you’d like to make your own favorite pie crust recipe, please do! I also really love this pie crust recipe » Perfect Pie Crust.
Individual slices of this Strawberry Lemon Buttermilk Pie are excellent topped with whipped cream. Add sprigs of fresh mint if you wish to make them pretty.
How to make sweetened whipped cream:
Place one cup of COLD heavy whipping cream in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to whip the cream to soft peaks. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (depending on how sweet you want it to be) and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Continue whipping until the mixture becomes a little bit thicker.
How to make this pie ahead:
You can certainly make this pie the day before you wish to serve it. Just make the base of the pie, cover and keep it chilled. Add the glazed berries to the top of the pie on the day of serving.
Here are a few more pie recipes you might enjoy:
Simple Three Berry Pie with Crumb Topping Paper Bag Pear Pie Fresh Strawberry Pie Blueberry Sour Cream Pie Lemon Sour Cream Pie Cherry Slab Pie Samoas Cookie Pie Chocolate Cream Pie
