Description
Classic Buttermilk Pie is a traditional Southern dessert with a rich, creamy custard filling and a hint of tang. This easy homemade pie recipe combines pantry staples like buttermilk, sugar, and eggs for a timeless treat. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight desserts. Enjoy this comfort dessert chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice or zest (optional)
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Par-bake the pie crust for 10 minutes if using store-bought, then let it cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
3. Add the melted butter and whisk to combine.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth.
5. Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice or zest if using.
6. Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust.
7. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggles.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
If your pie crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil halfway through baking.
Use full-fat buttermilk for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
Let the pie cool fully before slicing to ensure clean, set pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg