Southern Recipe for a Buttermilk Pie
Indulge in the comforting taste of a classic Southern dessert: buttermilk pie. Its golden-brown crust and creamy, tangy custard filling come together to create a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience, reminiscent of cherished Southern traditions. With just a few pantry items plus buttermilk, this dessert offers a slice of Southern comfort your family will savor.
Ingredients
- 1 9 inch pie crust (partially baked)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 7 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 ⅔ cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Place a partially baked pie crust on a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, cinnamon, flour and salt. Add partially cooled melted butter and vanilla and whisk until combined. Whisk in sour cream until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs and egg yolk one at a time whisking well after each addition. Once combined add buttermilk and vinegar. Pour into the prepared pie crust and carefully place in the oven.
- Bake at 350º for 10 minutes then turn down the oven to 325º and bake an additional 45 minutes until the outside is set and has puffed up a little and the inside is still jiggly. It will continue to cook after it has been removed from the oven. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve at room temperature or cold.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Don’t overcook the pie! The center should still be a bit wobbly, and the edges should be golden and slightly puffed. If you over bake the pie, it will crack as it cools. It won’t affect the flavor, but it doesn’t look quite as nice.
- Have the eggs at room temperature
- Place a baking sheet under the to make it easier to get in and out of the oven.
- Don't use a buttermilk substitute for the recipe, you need to use the real thing.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg
