Classic Old-Fashioned Southern Buttermilk Pie
Make this classic Southern Buttermilk Pie for a creamy, tangy, and sweet dessert. This recipe delivers old-fashioned comfort with simple ingredients and a silky filling.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (9-inch) unbaked homemade pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk, melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the filling mixture carefully into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the center is mostly set but still has a slight jiggle. The top should be golden brown.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. The center will finish setting as it cools.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- For a slightly richer flavor, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the buttermilk with 1/4 cup of heavy cream.
- If you want a pie similar to the Cracker Barrel version, you can add 1/4 cup of chopped pecans to the filling before baking.
- This pie tastes best after it has chilled for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 80