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Buttermilk Pie Recipe

This old fashioned Buttermilk Pie Recipe is a southern classic. Sweet, custard like, filling with half of the work!
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword baking, butter, buttermilk, dessert, pie, Thanksgiving
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 339kcal
Author Jesseca

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Cup Butter
  • Pie Crust
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Add your uncooked pie crust to a 9 inch dish. Crip the edges if desired.
  • 3. Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, lemon juice, and vanilla in a medium measuring cup. Set aside.
  • 4. Add the sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon to a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • 5. Whisk the butter into the wet ingredients. Mix into the dry ingredients until smooth.
  • 6. Pour into your prepared crust.
  • 7. Bake for 15 minutes. Lower the cooking temperature to 325 degrees. Bake 30 to 40 additional minutes or until the filling is set.
  • 8. Cool completely.

Notes

When filling is set it should be firm but still have a slight jiggle.
Tip: Crust starting to brown? Add foil to the edges when you lower the cooking temperature after 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g