Description
Southern Buttermilk Pie is a silky-smooth Southern classic with a rich custard filling, a hint of tang from buttermilk, and a sweet caramelized top baked into a flaky crust. It’s comforting, nostalgic, and effortless to make with pantry staples.
Ingredients
1 9-inch pie crust
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Place your pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges. Chill while preparing the filling.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each.
4. Stir in flour, salt, and lemon zest (if using). Mix until just combined.
5. Whisk in buttermilk and vanilla until silky. Strain if desired for a smooth custard.
6. Pour filling into the chilled crust.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes, until the top is golden and center has a slight jiggle.
8. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2+ hours before slicing.
Notes
Let the pie cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
Use a pie shield to prevent the crust from browning too quickly.
For extra smoothness, strain the filling through a mesh sieve before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: buttermilk pie, southern desserts, custard pie