Description
A classic Southern dessert with a sweet-tangy custard filling and golden top, this Buttermilk Pie is creamy, rich, and irresistible. Perfect served chilled or warm, it’s simple yet packed with flavor.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set it on a baking sheet.
2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually mix into wet mixture.
5. Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using.
6. Pour filling into prepared crust.
7. Bake for 45–55 minutes until top is golden and center is just set.
8. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For extra depth, brown the butter before mixing with sugar.
Let the pie cool slowly to avoid cracks on the surface.
A sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon before baking adds a cozy spice touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: buttermilk pie, classic southern pie, custard pie