Classic Old-Fashioned Southern Buttermilk Pie
This recipe delivers the ultimate Southern Buttermilk Pie, featuring a rich, creamy, and perfectly tangy custard filling set in a flaky crust. It is a simple dessert that tastes like nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (9-inch) unbaked flaky pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt until combined.
- Pour the melted butter into the sugar mixture and stir until it forms a thick paste.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Whisk in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the buttermilk mixture to the sugar and butter paste, whisking constantly until the batter is smooth. Stir in the nutmeg, if using.
- Pour the buttermilk custard filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the edges of the custard are set and the center has only a slight jiggle when gently shaken.
- Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing. This allows the custard to set fully.
- Serve slightly cooled or chilled.
Notes
- For an extra flaky crust, chill the pie plate and crust dough before assembling.
- If you do not have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of whole milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- This pie is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 110