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Buttermilk Pie

A classic Southern dessert with a sweet, tangy custard filling inside a flaky crust. It bakes to a golden finish with a delicate crinkly top.

65 minEasyServes 8340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350F and fit 1 unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, cream together 1.5 cups granulated sugar and 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Whisk in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add 3 beaten eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, whisking until completely combined.

  5. 5

    Pour filling into 1 unbaked pie crust and dust top with 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.

  6. 6

    Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until center is nearly set and top is golden brown.

  7. 7

    Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Buttermilk Pie at?

For Buttermilk Pie, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 50 minutes, in step 6.

What can I use instead of buttermilk in Buttermilk Pie?

The entry for Buttermilk Pie calls for 1 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Is Buttermilk Pie vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup buttermilk and 3 eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Buttermilk Pie contain eggs?

Yes: 3 eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Buttermilk Pie?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 340 calories, with 5 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Buttermilk Pie?

Yes. Store Buttermilk Pie airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

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