Description
This classic Southern Buttermilk Pie features a smooth, custard filling with a delightful tang from lemon and buttermilk, all nestled in a flaky, unbaked 9-inch pie crust. It’s an easy-to-make, old-fashioned dessert perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (9-inch) Pie Crust Recipe (unbaked)
Filling
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.
- Pour into Crust: Pour the prepared custard filling evenly into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. You can check doneness by gently shaking the pie; the center should be mostly set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. This helps the filling firm up for clean slices.
- Chill and Store: Once cooled, store the pie in the refrigerator if not serving immediately to maintain freshness.
Notes
- This Buttermilk Pie recipe is a Southern classic, known for its light texture and slightly tangy flavor.
- Using room temperature eggs ensures a smooth custard mixture.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing to avoid runny filling.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 196 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 126 mg
