Description
Bring a slice of Southern comfort into your kitchen with this Classic Buttermilk Pie. With its silky custard filling, rich buttermilk tang, and buttery crust, it’s the kind of easy dessert that never goes out of style. Whether you’re planning a holiday menu or searching for simple dessert ideas, this timeless favorite fits the bill. It’s a fantastic quick dessert for potlucks, Sunday dinners, or even make-ahead treats for the week. With just a handful of pantry staples, it’s also one of those easy recipes that delivers homemade flavor every time. Perfect if you’re hunting for sweet food ideas, easy pies, or something unique to bring to a gathering.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk sugar and flour together until combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
4. Pour in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla (plus lemon zest if using). Mix until smooth.
5. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set.
7. Cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat buttermilk for extra creaminess.
Let the pie chill fully before slicing to ensure clean, picture-perfect slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: buttermilk pie, classic pie, southern desserts, easy recipe, custard pie