Buttermilk Pie Southern Dessert (Printable)

A rich, tangy custard nestled in a flaky crust, delivering classic Southern flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

→ Filling

02 - 1½ cups granulated sugar
03 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1 cup buttermilk
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges as desired.
03 - Whisk together granulated sugar and all-purpose flour in a large mixing bowl.
04 - Add the melted and cooled unsalted butter to the dry mixture and stir until fully combined.
05 - Whisk in eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
06 - Stir in buttermilk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly incorporated.
07 - Pour the prepared filling evenly into the pie crust.
08 - Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the filling is set and the top has a light golden color.
09 - Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have, then does all the work in the oven while you relax.
  • That tangy-sweet flavor is addictive—people will ask for the recipe immediately.
  • It's foolproof enough for a first-time baker but impressive enough to serve at dinner parties.
02 -
  • Overbaking makes the filling tough and bouncy instead of silky—watch for that jiggle in the center and pull it out when it still looks slightly underdone.
  • Room-temperature eggs mix in smoothly without creating lumps; cold eggs fight the batter and make texture suffer.
03 -
  • Chill your baking dish before adding filling if your kitchen is very warm—it helps the crust stay flaky instead of soggy.
  • If the crust edges brown too quickly, drape foil loosely over them halfway through baking and keep going until the center sets.
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