Best Ever Buttermilk Pie Recipe
This classic Southern Buttermilk Pie is a delightful old-fashioned custard pie featuring a light, tangy filling baked to golden perfection in a flaky 9-inch pie crust. It's simple to make and perfect for dessert lovers craving a sweet yet refreshing treat.
Ingredients
- 1pie crust recipe (unbaked)
- 3 largeeggs (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cupsgranulated sugar
- 2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
- ½ cupbutter (melted)
- 1 cupbuttermilk
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
- 1 tablespoonlemon zest
- kosher salt
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- 3
Pour the prepared filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top turns a lovely golden brown.
- 4
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. This cooling time helps the custard firm up for easier slicing.
- 5
Once cooled, store the pie in the refrigerator to chill and maintain freshness until ready to serve.