Oh, you’re speaking Southern soul right there 🥰 — Nannie’s Buttermilk Pie is a timeless, old-fashioned dessert — silky smooth, tangy, sweet, and baked in a flaky crust. It’s humble, comforting, and pure Southern charm in a pie plate. 🥧
Here’s the classic “Nannie’s Buttermilk Pie” recipe — just like Grandma would’ve made it:
🥧 Nannie’s Buttermilk Pie
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour
🧂 Ingredients
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for a light tang)
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Pinch of salt
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1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell (homemade or frozen, thawed)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). -
Mix the Filling:
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
Add eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth.
Whisk in melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
(The batter will be thin — that’s how it should be!) -
Prepare the Crust:
Place your pie shell on a baking sheet (to catch drips).
Pour in the filling carefully. -
Bake:
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but slightly wobbly in the middle.
(It will firm up as it cools.) -
Cool Completely:
Let the pie cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Best served slightly warm or chilled.
🍋 Serving Ideas
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Dust with powdered sugar or top with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Add a few fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries).
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Serve with coffee or sweet tea — pure Southern bliss.
💡 Tips & Variations
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No buttermilk? Mix 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes.
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Tangier flavor: Add a touch more lemon juice or a pinch of nutmeg.
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Texture check: The filling should be custardy, not runny — if it jiggles too much, bake 5–10 minutes longer.
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Storage: Keeps up to 4 days covered in the fridge. Best served the next day when chilled and set.
Would you like me to include Nannie’s chocolate buttermilk pie variation too (a rich cocoa twist that’s another Southern classic)?
