Classic Buttermilk Pie Recipe
A rich and creamy Classic Buttermilk Pie Recipe made with butter, sugar, eggs, and tangy buttermilk baked in a flaky pie crust. This traditional Southern dessert has a smooth custard filling with warm hints of vanilla and nutmeg.
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Servings: 1 pie
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the prepared pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light, creamy, and smooth.
Add the eggs
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth.
Incorporate the dry ingredients
- Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture. Beat gently until evenly combined.
Add the liquid ingredients
- Pour in the buttermilk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and freshly grated nutmeg. Mix until the filling becomes smooth and well blended.
Fill the pie crust
- Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust, ensuring the mixture is evenly distributed.
Bake the pie
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Cool before serving
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
To prepare a gluten-free version of this Classic Buttermilk Pie Recipe, replace the traditional pie crust with a certified gluten-free pie crust. Additionally, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch in equal measure to maintain the custard structure while keeping the filling smooth and stable.