Buttermilk Pie
Buttermilk pie is a Southern classic with a smooth, tangy custard filling baked inside a flaky single-crust pastry shell. The filling uses simple pantry staples — buttermilk, eggs, butter, and sugar — and sets up firm enough to slice cleanly. It bakes in about 50 minutes and is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 pack pre-made pie crust 9-inch, store-bought or homemade
Filling
- 1 cup buttermilk preferably full-fat
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges decoratively, then set aside in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth and well-blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, until fully incorporated and the mixture is becoming pale.
- Sift in the flour, then add the buttermilk, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until completely blended and smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared, chilled pie crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. A slight jiggle in the center is fine, as it will firm up as it cools.
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before serving, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
Notes
For a slightly tangy twist, add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the filling. To make this pie gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 7gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 358mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 506IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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