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Buttermilk Pie

November 9, 2018 By Sam 40 Comments

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Buttermilk pie slice

How to make an old fashioned Buttermilk Pie! This simple custard-based pie is made in my easy homemade pie crust and requires only a handful of ingredients.

Buttermilk pie slice

Have you ever had Buttermilk Pie?

Most of my siblings had never even heard of it, and I’ll be totally honest it received mixed reviews with my family members. I’m strongly in the love camp, but my little sister informed me that while the flavor was good, it was a texture thing (which is also how she feels about my coconut macaroons), and she refused a second slice.

Personally, I love the light custardy texture, the golden, slightly crisped top, and the hint of nutmeg. Zach thought it was like biting into a warm sugar cookie, but I thought it was more tart than that. Perhaps if he’d had the patience to wait until it cooled entirely as I’d suggested, he would’ve gotten a different flavor profile, but patience isn’t his strength (I forgive him for that, because washing dishes is).

Keep in mind that if you don’t have actual buttermilk on hand, you can always use my easy buttermilk substitute instead (you only need milk and vinegar or lemon juice!).

Whisking buttermilk pie filling

Pouring buttermilk pie filling into pie shell

Can I use Store-bought Pie Crust to Make Buttermilk Pie?

Honestly I really recommend that you use my homemade pie crust (it’s the same easy one I used for my Pecan Pie and Chocolate Pie). However, in a pinch you can certainly use a store-bought pie crust to make Buttermilk Pie.

If you’re opting for store-bought, I recommend buying the kind that’s rolled up into itself and not one that’s already in a foil tin. If you do opt to buy a pre-made pie crust that’s already in a tin, I’ve found that those often tend to be smaller/more shallow than your average pie pan. Take care that you do not overfill your pie crust and instead discard of any extra batter, I usually like to have 1/2″ of space between the surface of my buttermilk pie and the top of the pie crust.

freshly baked buttermilk pie with golden surface

I served my buttermilk pie without topping, though in retrospect I bet it would taste incredible with some homemade whipped cream (but really, what doesn’t).

Enjoy!

More Easy Pie Recipes You May Enjoy:

  • Key Lime Pie
  • Peanut Butter Pie
  • Apple Pie

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Buttermilk Pie slice

Buttermilk Pie

A simple old-fashioned Buttermilk Pie!
Recipe adapted from Better Homes & Gardens New Cook Book
5 from 14 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: amish pie, buttermilk, Easy Pie Recipe, old fashioned pie, Pie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Sam Merritt

Ingredients

  • 1 homemade pie crust click link for recipe
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar 300g
  • 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk 237ml
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg optional

Instructions

  • Prepare homemade pie crust according to recipe instructions. As per instructions, prepare, chill, roll out, and arrange into a 9 1/2" pie plate (do not bake). Return to refrigerator to chill while you prepare buttermilk pie filling.
  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Crack eggs into a large bowl and whisk until pale yellow and foamy (about 15 seconds).
  • Add sugar and stir until combined.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir until mixture is smooth (I like to use a whisk to make sure I break up any flour clump).
  • Pour ingredients into prepared pie crust* and transfer to 400F (205C) and bake for 10 minutes. Then, without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 350F (175C) and continue to bake another 40-45 minutes or until pie is set (the center may still be a bit jiggly but should not be liquidy. The top of the pie will be golden brown and may have puffed some, this will settle as it cools.
  • Allow to cool completely before serving.

Notes

*If you opted to use a storebought pie crust that's already in a foil tin, there's a good chance you'll have too much filling. Don't overfill your pie crust, discard any extra liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Slice of buttermilk pie on white plate

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Comments

  1. Rachel Smalley says

    November 18, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    5 stars
    Loved it! I had this at a Thanksgiving years ago and just came across your recipe. As good as I remember!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      November 18, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much, Rachel! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Joyce says

    July 23, 2020 at 6:27 am

    5 stars
    Love buttermilk pie my auntie made it for me when I was expecting my first child not much on sweets but that pie was the best and this recipe so easy and so good but I didn’t have all purpose flour self risen was ok that for the recipe

    Reply
  3. Kayla says

    July 18, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe, Sam! I followed the recipe exactly and my pie came out perfect. I am from Texas and my husband is from Louisiana, we both grew up eating buttermilk pies.

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 19, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      I am so glad everyone enjoyed it so much, Kayla! 🙂

      Reply
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