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Buttermilk Pie

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Buttermilk Pie is a classic Southern dessert with a smooth, custard-like filling made from butter, sugar, eggs, and tangy buttermilk, baked in a flaky pie crust until golden. The result is a creamy, lightly sweet pie with a delicate hint of lemon and vanilla.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) pastry pie crust, unbaked
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the flour and salt, mixing until well combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture becomes smooth.
  5. Add the buttermilk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated. The mixture may appear slightly curdled, which is normal.
  6. Pour the filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
  7. Place the pie pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips during baking.
  8. Bake for 50–55 minutes until the top is lightly golden and the center is mostly set with a slight jiggle.
  9. Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  10. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours so the custard fully sets.
  11. Serve slightly warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Notes

  • A deep-dish pie pan helps prevent the filling from overflowing.
  • The filling may look curdled before baking, but it becomes smooth once baked.
  • Cover crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
  • The pie slices best after chilling for several hours.
  • Fresh berries or caramel drizzle can be added for garnish.

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