Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr | Cooling time: 3 hrs | Servings: 10 pieces
This is a classic Southern Buttermilk Pie that remains a favorite of many. A scrumptious pie that is filled with a tangy and sweet custard topped with a little dusting of nutmeg. It’s a perfectly sweet pie with a hint of custard flavor. After baking, urge the temptation to slice the pie right away. Let it sit for a few minutes to set, then slice. Serve a slice of this buttermilk pie with a dollop of whipped cream and top with some fresh berries. You can also whip this up to 2 days ahead and just keep it chilled until ready to serve.
Ingredients
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½ c. butter (salted or unsalted) melted
1 9” deep dish pie crust, frozen or homemade
3 large eggs
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg plus additional for the top
1 ½ c. granulated sugar
1 c. buttermilk (not fat-free)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice
whipped cream for serving, optional
¼ tsp salt
How to make Southern Buttermilk Pie
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. On a baking sheet, place the pie crust and set it aside.
Step 2: Sift the sugar, flour, salt, and nutmeg in a medium-size mixing bowl.
Step 3: Place the buttermilk, butter, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla in another mixing bowl. Mix well until blended.
Step 4: Into the dry ingredients, mix the wet ingredients until well combined. Into the pie shell, evenly pour the mixture, and lightly sprinkle with extra nutmeg (optional). Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 50 to 60 minutes or until the center of the pie is set when shaken gently. To prevent the pie from over-browning, make sure to check it at 30 minutes mark.
Step 5: Take the pie out of the oven when done and transfer it to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing. Then, serve a slice with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 344 kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
Ingredients
- ½ c. butter (salted or unsalted) melted
- 1 9” deep dish pie crust, frozen or homemade
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg plus additional for the top
- 1 ½ c. granulated sugar
- 1 c. buttermilk (not fat-free)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- whipped cream for serving, optional
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. On a baking sheet, place the pie crust and set it aside.
Step 2: Sift the sugar, flour, salt, and nutmeg in a medium-size mixing bowl.
Step 3: Place the buttermilk, butter, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla in another mixing bowl. Mix well until blended.
Step 4: Into the dry ingredients, mix the wet ingredients until well combined. Into the pie shell, evenly pour the mixture, and lightly sprinkle with extra nutmeg (optional). Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 50 to 60 minutes or until the center of the pie is set when shaken gently. To prevent the pie from over-browning, make sure to check it at 30 minutes mark.
Step 5: Take the pie out of the oven when done and transfer it to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing. Then, serve a slice with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
