Buttermilk Pie is a southern classic. This custard-like pie is made with buttermilk,
sugar, vanilla, and butter!
Ya'll, I love an old-fashioned pie! I first had this pie at a job that I was working at. I had a boss that could really burn (cook really well). My boss made a few buttermilk pies and brought them to the office for us to enjoy. When I first looked at this pie, I said, I don't know about this.
I am not typically a custard person, but I decided to try it anyway. Ya'll it was love at first bite! It was heaven on a plate. From then on, I was like you have to make this pie again. I no longer work at that job, so it's time that I made my own. The pie looks plain, but it in no way lacks flavor.
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Ingredients needed for the pie:
- Buttermilk
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted Butter
- Whole eggs
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla
- Flour
- 1 store-bought pie crust
- Nutmeg - optional
Steps to make the pie:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the pie crust from the freezer and allow it to stand on the counter (for at least 10 minutes).
In a bowl, first, whisk the sugar and melted butter until combined. Then add the eggs and flour to the bowl and whisk until combined.
Add the vanilla, lemon juice, and buttermilk and whisk together. Add the nutmeg and mix (optional).
Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Bake the pie for 45 minutes or until browned. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool before serving. The pie can be served at room temperature or cold.
Don't let the addition of the buttermilk deter you. The pie is in no way bitter. The blend of lemon juice and sugar makes all of the difference.
Helpful tip: To prevent the possibility of curdling, please follow the steps to prepare the pie.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Chess pies usually include cornmeal in the batter.
The pie and browned and it is no more than slightly giggly when you move it.
It is possible that the pie did not completely cool prior to cutting. The pie continues to "firm" as it cools and if cut too early/while still cooling it may have not had a chance to properly set. Make sure the pie is not warm to the touch prior to cutting it.
The pie is best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container/covered in plastic wrap.
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Ingredients
- 1 c buttermilk
- 1 c granulated sugar
- ½ c unsalted butter- melted
- 3 whole eggs- whisked together
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove the pie crust from the freezer and allow it to stand on the counter (for at least 10 minutes).
- In a bowl, first, whisk the sugar and melted butter until combined.
- Then add the eggs and flour to the bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add the vanilla, lemon juice, and buttermilk and whisk together.
- Add the nutmeg and mix (optional).
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake the pie for 45 minutes or until browned.
- Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool before serving.
VENESSA says
This recipe is A Very Old Southern One, so many Mamas , Granmas , & GreatGranmas , Great Aunts , made this pie in Wood Stoves back in THE Day. Those Wood Stoves Cooked THE Best Food you ever put in your mouth. The Buttermilk Biscuits just melt in your mouth. I have Mrs. Beulia Martin gave me her Recipe back in THE Day. Thank you young Lady for making this. Happy New Year. ❣
Ashley Frederick says
Yes indeed! Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you as well!
Sirvastin W says
Does they used deep dish pie?
Whip it like Butter says
No, a regular/traditional pie crust was used for the recipe.
P. says
The first time I made this pie it turned out great! However, this time it did not. This time the pie filling was somewhat coddled in appearance. I double checked the recipe and video to see what I possibly did wrong. Then I noticed in the video you mixed together butter and sugar, eggs and flour, then extract , juice and buttermilk. The recipe states whisk together all ingredients in a bowl. Maybe this is the reason for the coddled appearance. I will try it again like the video instructions and see if that makes a difference.
Whip it like Butter says
I'm very sorry to hear that. I've made the pie both ways and didn't have that issue, but it is very possible. I appreciate the feedback and will look into it.
Rita says
I went with 1/8 tsp of nutmeg. This was perfect!
Ashley Frederick says
Thank you so much for catching that! I apologize. You made a good choice. That's what I would have suggested and added to the instructions. I'm so glad you enjoyed the pie
Ashley Frederick says
Thank you so much for catching that! I apologize. You made a good choice. That's what I would have suggested and added to the instructions. I'm so glad you enjoyed the pie.
Rita says
How much nutmeg? It says nutmeg in the instructions but not on the ingredient list.