Silky Southern Buttermilk Pie Recipe

Silky Southern Buttermilk Pie Recipe

from thatsmyhome.com
Desserts
76 min
9 servings
300 kcal / serving

Southern buttermilk magic pie delights with classic Southern comfort and nostalgic charm. Creamy custard nestles in a flaky crust, promising sweet memories for dessert lovers.

Ingredients

  • 1unbaked 9-inch pie shell
  • 1 cupsugar
  • 1 cupbuttermilk
  • 1 stickbutter
  • 2 largeeggs
  • 3tbsps flour
  • 1 tspvanilla
  • 1 pinchsalt
  • 1 dashnutmeg

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients: Gather buttermilk, granulated sugar, large eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract at room temperature.

  2. 2

    Create Filling Base: Melt butter and cool slightly, then whisk buttermilk, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and lump-free.

  3. 3

    Pie Shell Preparation: Place unbaked pie shell on a sturdy baking sheet, ensuring an even, crack-free surface.

  4. 4

    Fill and Garnish: Pour mixture into pie shell, using a spatula to distribute evenly, then delicately sprinkle ground nutmeg across the top for an aromatic touch.

  5. 5

    Initial Baking Stage: Position pie in oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes to initiate setting process, creating a golden foundation.

  6. 6

    Finishing Bake: Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for 45 minutes until center is slightly jiggly but set, with golden-brown edges that have subtly puffed.

  7. 7

    Cooling and Setting: Transfer pie to wire rack, allowing it to cool completely for 2-3 hours, which enables the custard to firm up and flavor complexities to develop fully.