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Slice of homemade buttermilk pie with a golden, flaky crust, creamy filling, and topped with a dollop of whipped cream, served on a white plate.

Buttermilk Pie

5 from 1 vote
This classic Southern buttermilk pie combines simple pantry ingredients into a creamy, tangy custard filling with a golden top. It’s easy to make and sure to become a favorite at family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter
  • 3 Large Eggs - room temperature
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Pure
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Salt
  • 1 9- inch Unbaked Pie Crust - Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish (Glass or ceramic recommended)
  • Large mixing bowl (at least 3 quarts)
  • Balloon whisk
  • Liquid measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place your unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, crimp the edges, and prick the bottom with a fork.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and melted butter. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then whisk in buttermilk, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the edges are set and golden but the center is still jiggly.
  5. Let pie cool completely for 2 hours before refrigerating. Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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