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Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie
This traditionally southern buttermilk pie recipe is simple to make and pleases the whole family. A flaky pie crust filled with a custard-like filling, that will invoke memories of times gone by.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American , British
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
- 1 9 inch unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla and until thick and well mixed.
- In another bowl, mix together the sugar, melted butter, cornstarch and salt.
- Combine the 2 mixtures and whisk until thoroughly blended.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake 55 minutes (your time may be different, depends on the oven).
- Let the pie cool completely.
- Devour. (Serve chilled or at room temp).
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Notes
- Can I use my own pie crust vs a store bought pie crust? You bet your butt you can! If you need help, here is my favorite pie crust recipe from my friend Amy at House of Nash Eats.Is Buttermilk Pie supposed to be runny? Nope, it will set and be easily sliceable. It will still be a little jiggly when you remove it from the oven, but it needs time to cool and set. If yours is runny - it's underbaked! You want the filling to be loose/wobbly (kind of like a thick custard) when you tap it, but not runny and the top to be VERY lightly browned.Should this pie be refrigerated? Yes, after it cools to room temperature, cover an store in the refrigerator.Is Buttermilk Pie and Chess Pie the same? No! A Buttermilk Pie is a creamy custard pie and does not include cornmeal (Chess Pie typically does).Worried about spillage, getting the pie to the oven? Place the pie pan on a baking sheet before adding the filling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
388mg
(16%)
Potassium
70mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
451IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 451IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.