Buttermilk Pie
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Buttermilk Pie

Tangy, custardy pie with a hint of lemon - a simple Southern dessert that's surprisingly elegant.

60 min
8 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

50m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

420

Protein

5 g

Carbs

54 g

Fat

21 g

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Ingredients

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  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2

Whisk together sugar and flour.

3

Beat in eggs one at a time.

4

Stir in buttermilk, melted butter, lemon juice, vanilla, and nutmeg.

5

Pour into pie crust.

6

Bake 45-50 minutes until center is set but still slightly jiggly.

7

Let cool completely before slicing.

8

Serve with fresh berries.

Chef's Comfy Tip

This pie is all about the tangy buttermilk flavor - don't substitute regular milk or it won't have that signature taste.

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