Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie is a classic Southern dessert with a creamy, custard-like filling and a sweet, tangy flavor. Baked in a flaky pie crust, it’s simple, comforting, and made with pantry staples — perfect for holidays or everyday treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
- Total Time: 55–65 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1 teaspoon lemon zest for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
- Add eggs and beat until smooth.
- Stir in buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt until fully combined.
- Pour filling into prepared crust. Sprinkle with optional nutmeg or lemon zest if desired.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the center is just set and the top is golden.
- Cool completely at room temperature before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- No need to blind-bake the crust.
- Pie will puff slightly while baking and settle as it cools.
- Don’t overbake — a slight jiggle in the center is normal.
- Best served the same day or within 2–3 days for freshest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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