Description
This Southern Buttermilk Pie is a timeless dessert with creamy custard filling, tangy buttermilk flavor, and a golden sugary top baked in a flaky crust. Perfect for holiday desserts, quick sweet treats, easy baking recipes, and classic Southern dessert ideas. Simple pantry ingredients create a smooth, rich pie that delivers nostalgic homemade flavor in every slice.
Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
3 large eggs
1 cup full-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish
2. In a large bowl whisk together sugar, flour, and salt until evenly combined
3. In another bowl lightly beat eggs then mix in melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth
4. Slowly combine wet mixture with dry ingredients while whisking to prevent lumps and stir in nutmeg if using
5. Pour filling into prepared pie crust
6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until top is golden and center slightly jiggles
7. Remove from oven and allow pie to cool completely before slicing
Notes
Use real cultured buttermilk for the best flavor and traditional Southern texture
Cover crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly during baking
Let the pie cool completely before slicing so the custard filling sets properly
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg