Here’s a classic Southern dessert: Buttermilk Pie 🥧 — rich, custardy, and lightly tangy with a sweet vanilla flavor.
🥛 Buttermilk Pie
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
Ingredients
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1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg for sprinkling
Instructions
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Preheat oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish. -
Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt. -
Add wet ingredients:
Stir in melted butter, beaten eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth and well combined. -
Pour into crust:
Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle a light dusting of nutmeg on top if desired. -
Bake:
Bake for 50–60 minutes until the filling is set (center should slightly jiggle but not be liquid). If the crust or top starts to brown too quickly, cover lightly with foil. -
Cool:
Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This pie is often served chilled or at room temperature.
Tips & Variations
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🍋 Lemon Buttermilk Pie: Add 1–2 teaspoons lemon zest for a bright citrus flavor.
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🌾 Nutty topping: Sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top before baking for added crunch.
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🥧 Crust options: A graham cracker crust can be used instead of traditional pie crust for a different texture.
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✅ Serving tip: Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
I can also give a “Southern Grandma’s style” version that’s extra rich and custardy with a browned sugar top — it’s the one often called the ultimate comfort dessert. Do you want that version?
