Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 8 slices
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: Southern American
• Keywords: buttermilk pie, Southern pie, custard pie, homemade pie, deesviral recipes

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Optional: light nutmeg for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges if desired.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
4. Mix in buttermilk, flour, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
5. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle a light dusting of nutmeg on top if desired.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is mostly set with a slight jiggle.
7. Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. The filling will continue to set as it cools.

Helpful Tips

• Do not overbake — the center should still wobble slightly when removed from the oven.
• Let the pie cool fully for the smoothest custard texture.
• Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature with whipped cream if desired.

Why This Recipe Works

Buttermilk gives this pie its signature tangy richness while butter and eggs create a silky custard filling. The lemon juice brightens the flavor and balances the sweetness perfectly, making this pie simple, nostalgic, and incredibly comforting.