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Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie: Silky Custard with Tangy-Sweet Flavor

This traditional Southern Buttermilk Pie combines simple pantry ingredients into a smooth, tangy custard baked in a flaky crust. A Depression-era classic ready in 75 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 387 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 inch pastry pie shell
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and beat well using a whisk or mixer.
  3. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat.
  4. Add the melted butter, salt, flour, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  5. Pour the filling into the pie shell, sprinkle with nutmeg.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes.
  7. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and bake for an additional 10 minutes. The pie is done when a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Have all ingredients at room temperature. So that means to take eggs out about 30 minutes before I need to use them. Baking is better when the temperatures of the ingredients are as close as possible.
  • I recommend purchasing commercial buttermilk for this recipe. Your results will be more consistent than making homemade buttermilk.
  • You should store this pie in the refrigerator. Custard pies should always be stored in the refrigerator.
  • Warm this pie before serving. This pie is best eaten while still warm. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 359mg (15%) Potassium 81mg (2%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 640IU (13%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387

% Daily Value*

Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 359mg 15%
Potassium 81mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 640IU 13%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.