Buttermilk Pie — a classic Southern custard pie with a slightly crispy golden top and creamy center. Here is the full homemade recipe 🥧
Buttermilk Pie (Full Recipe)
Ingredients
Pie Crust
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1 unbaked 9-inch Pie Crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling
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1½ cups Buttermilk
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
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3 large Eggs
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp Cornmeal (gives slight texture)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the Filling
In a large bowl whisk together:
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sugar
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melted butter
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eggs
Mix until smooth.
Then add:
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flour
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cornmeal
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buttermilk
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lemon juice
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vanilla
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salt
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nutmeg
Whisk until fully combined.
3. Assemble the Pie
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Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
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Pour the filling into the crust.
4. Bake
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Bake for 45–55 minutes until:
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the top is golden brown
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the center is slightly set but still soft.
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If crust edges brown too quickly, cover with foil.
5. Cool
Let the pie cool at least 2 hours so the custard sets properly.
6. Serve
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Optional toppings:
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whipped cream
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powdered sugar
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fresh berries 🍓
✅ Pro Tip:
The top will form a slightly crackly sugar crust while the inside stays creamy — that’s the signature texture of buttermilk pie.
If you want, I can also give you:
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The famous Southern grandmother version (even richer)
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A 5-ingredient easy buttermilk pie recipe
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The difference between Buttermilk Pie, Chess Pie, and Custard Pie 🥧