Southern Buttermilk Pie
Southern Buttermilk Pie is a rich, smooth and custardy pie that should not be missed in your pie rotations. This easy pie is always a hit.
Ingredients
- 9” deep dish pie crust, (can use frozen or made from scratch)
- 3 Eggs
- ½ Cup Butter, softened
- 1½ Cups Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Flour
- 1 Cup Buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- ⅛ tsp Nutmeg
- Optional toppings: powered sugar, fresh whipping cream, lemon zest and or fresh berries.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Beat the eggs until frothy. Add in the softened butter, sugar, and flour and beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and nutmeg until just combined.
- Pour the filling into your prepared pie shell. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the center is firming up and almost completely set — it may have a very slight jiggle in the very center, which is perfect.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack for at least 1 hour. Then refrigerate for an additional hour before serving. This pie can be enjoyed at room temperature after the first hour if you prefer — though most Texas restaurants and families we've met serve it chilled.
- Serve with a simple dusting of powdered sugar and lemon zest, a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream and berries, or go all-in with the most decadent toppings you can find.