Description
This Classic Buttermilk Pie recipe is a Southern dessert favorite with a tangy custard filling and buttery flaky crust. Perfectly sweet with a hint of lemon, it’s easy to bake and ideal for gatherings, holidays, or weeknight treats. Keywords: classic buttermilk pie, Southern pie, easy pie recipe, custard pie, homemade dessert.
Ingredients
1 9-inch pie crust
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch pie crust in a pie dish and set aside in the refrigerator.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
5. Stir in the flour and salt until just combined.
6. Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust.
7. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the center is set and only slightly jiggles when gently shaken.
8. Let the pie cool completely before slicing.
9. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream.
Notes
Use whole buttermilk for a richer texture and flavor.
Allow the pie to cool fully before cutting to prevent a runny center.
Chilling overnight helps the custard set and improves the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg