Description
This classic Southern Buttermilk Pie is a delightful old-fashioned custard pie featuring a light, tangy filling baked to golden perfection in a flaky 9-inch pie crust. It’s simple to make and perfect for dessert lovers craving a sweet yet refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (9-inch) Pie Crust Recipe (unbaked)
Filling
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the prepared filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top turns a lovely golden brown.
- Cool the Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. This cooling time helps the custard firm up for easier slicing.
- Refrigerate: Once cooled, store the pie in the refrigerator to chill and maintain freshness until ready to serve.
Notes
- This Buttermilk Pie is a beloved Southern classic that features a lightly tangy custard filling with a soft, creamy texture.
- The pie comes together quickly, making it a great choice for an easy, old-fashioned dessert.
- Make sure to use room temperature eggs and properly melt the butter for a smooth filling.
- Allow the pie to cool fully before slicing to prevent the custard from falling apart.
- Store leftover pie in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for best quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 196 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 126 mg
