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Buttermilk Tarts

June 11, 2015 By Renee 6 Comments

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Blogger’s block had struck. It was well past writer’s block. For some unknown reason I drew a complete blank on what recipe I wanted to make next. Nothing was sparking my interest. I sat on the floor going through cookbooks. I looked through my recipe inspiration folder. It was a hunt that lead to nowhere. Then a simple question about planning started a conversation. I mentioned my need for an idea. Then a suggestion for something no-bake was all the spark I needed. A little while later I was in the kitchen making Buttermilk Tarts.

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Magazines is where I started after the idea spark. At first I was thinking of some sort of cheesecake bar. I had visions of blueberry, lemon, or perhaps chocolate or peanut butter. Then cookies came to mind. Flipping through a cakes and pies magazine is when I discovered the tarts. Oh yes. Cool, creamy little individual desserts for a hot summer day. The only thing was the tarts required baking. However it was easy to adapt it to be a no-bake dessert.

Buttermilk Tarts | Magnolia Days

Buttermilk is a classic ingredient in many baked goods. Its tang adds another dimension in a flavor profile. It also helps keep cakes moist. Then several years ago I found out about buttermilk pie. I was watching a food/travel TV show and one of the restaurants had it as a signature dessert. As usual, I investigated, found recipes, made a few different ones, and yet they were all just okay. Those recipes were filed away and never to be made again.

Buttermilk Tarts | Magnolia Days

The filling of buttermilk tarts is basically pudding. The pies I made before were more like baked custard. Perhaps the difference in texture is what won me over. The crust had something to do with it too. Crumbly graham cracker with creamy pudding is good thing. So is how buttermilk’s tang puts a little oomph to vanilla pudding.

Buttermilk Tarts | Magnolia Days

Do you prefer pudding or baked custard? I happen to have some recipes for both. Take a look at Vanilla Pudding, Chocolate Pudding, Butterscotch Pudding, and Baked Custard. Oh, and this spark of inspiration lead to another recipe too. I had to do something with the berries I bought for the garnish. What is it? You will see soon. Stay tuned…

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Buttermilk Tarts

Buttermilk Tarts are a cool, creamy no-bake dessert made with homemade buttermilk pudding inside graham cracker crusts and topped with berries or fruit.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Seeds from 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 6 pre-made mini graham cracker pie crusts
  • Mixed fresh berries or fruit for garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk together sugar, flour, and vanilla bean seeds in a medium saucepan. Add buttermilk and eggs and whisk to combine.
  2. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture reaches a pudding-like consistency, about 6 to 7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and transfer to a medium bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on surface of filling. Cool to room temperature then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Spoon filling into pie crusts. Garnish with fresh berries or fruit.
  5. Keep tarts chilled when not serving.

Recipe Notes

Buttermilk Tarts are a cool, creamy no-bake dessert made with homemade buttermilk pudding inside graham cracker crusts and topped with berries or fruit.

Recipe adapted from Southern Living Our Best Cakes and Pies 2014 special edition magazine.

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Comments

  1. Joan in VA says

    June 11, 2015 at 11:51 am

    5 stars
    PERFECT! How did you know I was looking for a nice, easy, beautiful dessert for my stitch group? I am scheduled as hostess soon, and I have been racking my brain for a pretty dessert. I found it. Thank You!!!!!

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  2. Linda says

    June 11, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    These are so pretty! Not to mention tasty. Thanks for sharing.

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

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  3. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    June 11, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    What sweet fruity tarts! And so perfect for summer too.

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  4. chris says

    June 12, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I love buttermilk recipes! Thanks so much for posting this. Great idea for a summer potluck, too.

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  5. Sandra says

    June 22, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Oh my these pictures are amazing! Loving these little tarts and looking forward to trying them.

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