What can I substitute for butter in a custard-based pie?
This weekend I made a great buttermilk pie. Creamed butter/sugar add eggs / flour flavoring buttermilk and bake.
I want to reduce the calories. Is there a substitute that I can use with this custard like pie?
The recipe uses 1 stick of butter to 1 3/4 cups sugar
This is the complete recipe Buttermilk Pie
- 1 3/4 C. sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 C.) room temp.
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 3 T. all purpose flour
- 1 C. buttermilk
- 1 9" pie shell, unbaked
Cream together the sugar and butter till well blended. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, until the mixture is nice and smooth. Add in the vanilla, salt and flour. Beat in the buttermilk until well combined. Fill the pie shell with the buttermilk mixture, just to the top of the shell. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour 10 minutes – Let rest before serving
Best Answer
Butter in this type pie is there to add "richness". It is possible to leave it out entirely and save about 800 calories, but it may not satisfy your definition of a good dessert. If you reduced the amount to 1/2 a stick (1/4 cup), you would reduce the total calories by about 400 and still have a very nice pie.
I would not recommend replacing the butter with a reduced calorie margarine or spread, as they contain water and other stuff that will not improve the pie.
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What can I substitute for butter in pie?
Vegan butter, shortening, coconut oil, and lard are all dairy-free alternatives that can be used in place of butter in pie crust recipes. Each option imparts a slightly different flavor and texture, so choose the ingredient based on what you're looking for in your final pie.Can I use oil instead of butter for custard?
Since their compositions are different, similarly different doses need to be used to replace butter with oil: the quantity of butter has to be replaced with about 18-20% less oil. For example, to replace 100 grams of butter about 80 ml of oil is required.Is there any substitution for butter?
While keeping that in mind, some of the most commonly used substitutes include coconut oil, coconut butter, olive oil, safflower oil, nut butter, applesauce, yogurt, and dairy free butter.What can I substitute for melted butter?
In recipes calling for melted butter like muffins, quick breads, or pancakes, try substituting an equal amount of vegetable oil or melted coconut oil. Vegetable-based oils add moisture and tenderness. And coconut oil, while dairy-free, is also solid at room temperature, so it will act similarly to butter.How to Make Delicious Pie Crust | Pie Recipe | Allrecipes.com
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Answer 2
Olive oil usually works the same way as what butter is supposed to do during baking. It definitely has lower calories.
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