Buttermilk Pie Recipe

Buttermilk Pie is a classic pie recipe well loved for generations in my family. A custardy pie that comes together quickly and easily with a light texture and a slight tangy flavor.

Similar in texture to a Chess Pie, the Buttermilk Pie uses simple ingredients found in most southern kitchens. It has a delicious, yet sweet and tangy taste, with a light texture and feel. I love to make it for special family suppers and holiday desserts. It’s an impressive, yet simple to make pie that everyone enjoys!

I use buttermilk in so many recipes, especially in baking, but it really shines in this delicious, yet oh so easy pie. But, if you aren’t a buttermilk lover, don’t fret, this pie doesn’t taste like buttermilk. Buttermilk pie has a tender, tangy texture that just works perfectly in a good, flaky pie crust.

Buttermilk pie can have so many variations, add pecans to the top, a dollop of homemade whipped cream, or a drizzle with a bit of blackberry syrup when serving. But honestly, there is just nothing better than a slice of this pie and a cup of coffee or a glass of sweet tea.

This pie makes a great addition to the holiday dessert buffet with its light, comforting taste.

I’m not calling it a light as in low-calorie pie, I’m just saying it tastes light. It doesn’t have a heavy texture or taste and you usually don’t feel “stuffed” after eating it.

Just look at that flaky pie crust and the golden top of this amazing pie! It’s so impressive to serve to guests for a special dinner and always a hit on holiday dessert tables.

As an option, you can make this with a pre-baked graham cracker crust. Just follow the directions for making my Simple Graham Cracker Crust Recipe. Pre-bake your crust according to the directions for Baked Graham Crust. Once the pie ingredients are mixed, pour into the pie crust and bake the pie for 45-50 minutes.

Since it is so easy and quietly elegant, it really makes the perfect pie to serve anytime though. No need to save this beauty just for the holidays.

Buttermilk Pie Recipe

Scrumptious buttermilk pie has a flaky pastry crust and creamy, custard like filling that comes together in 5 minutes!

Prep: 5min

Total: 60min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 236 mg, Sugar 32 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 9″ pastry crust
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. Beat butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl till creamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and eggs. Beat till smooth. Add buttermilk, lemon juice, and vanilla and blend well. (Mixture may appear curdled.)
3. Pour filling into a 9″ pie crust. I like to use a deep dish.
4. Place pie pan on a cookie sheet and place in an oven that has been preheated to 350°. Bake for 50-55 minutes or till lightly browned on top and mostly set.
5. Place pie on a cooling rack to cool. Serve at room temperature, and refrigerate any leftovers.

Buttermilk Pie Recipe

Buttermilk Pie is a classic, traditional pie in the south. Buttermilk Pie is a custardy pie that comes together quickly and easily.

Prep: 10min

Total: 55min

Ingredients:

• 1 (9-inch) Pie Crust Recipe (unbaked)
• 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 of salt

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. Mix together eggs, granulated sugar, flour, butter, buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until well-combined. Pour into the unbaked pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown.
3. Remove from the oven and allow to cool prior to slicing.
4. Store in the refrigerator.

Buttermilk Pie Recipe

Buttermilk Pie is an old fashioned classic southern pie recipe! This easy pie recipe takes no time at all and is a sweet and creamy pie similar to a chess pie recipe!

Prep: 10min

Total: 60min

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 1 slice

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 slice, calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 127 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 31 g

Ingredients:

• 1 9-inch pie crust (, from scratch or a refrigerated pack of two)
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons (23g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (237ml) buttermilk

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place pie crust in a pie plate and crimp edges as desired. Chill while you make the filling.
3. Whisk the rest of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
4. Place pie crust on a cookie sheet. Fill with filling. Place strips of foil around the edges of the crust or use a pie crust shield.
5. Place pie in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown (it looks like creme brûlée on top) and only slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before slicing.
6. Store, covered, in refrigerator. It slices easiest when it’s been chilled and tastes delicious cold or room temperature!

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