Hard French Dessert

Chocolate Buttermilk Pie with Whiskey and Almonds

Name: Chocolate Buttermilk Pie with Whiskey and Almonds
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 44 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 pastry for a 9-inch pie crust; 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cups light brown sugar; 0.25 cups all-purpose flour; 2.5 tablespoons dark cocoa powder; 1.5 tablespoons cornmeal; 0.5 teaspoons salt; 3 large eggs; 0.5 cups buttermilk; 0.5 cups butter , melted; 0.25 cups whiskey; 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste; 0.75 cups toasted sliced almonds

Total Time

1h 5m

21m prep · 44m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Hard

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This chocolate buttermilk pie with whiskey and almonds is reminiscent of an old-fashioned chess pie. The whiskey and dark cocoa give it an added kick and the crunch from the almonds adds texture.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

Place pastry crust in a pie plate. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3

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