Description
Southern Buttermilk Pie is a classic Southern dessert with a tangy custard filling, flaky crust, and old-fashioned flavor. This easy buttermilk pie recipe is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for any occasion. Whether served chilled or warm, it’s a nostalgic slice of comfort that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set it aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with sugar until well combined.
3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
4. Stir in buttermilk, flour, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until evenly mixed.
5. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
6. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is golden.
7. Let it cool completely before serving. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
This pie firms up more as it cools, making it great to bake ahead.
A hint of lemon zest adds freshness to balance the richness.
For extra depth, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of bourbon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg