Texas is home to SEVERAL desserts that just feel like home—and Buttermilk Pie is one of them. This sweet, silky, custard-like pie has graced many a Southern table, usually served with zero explanation and a whole lot of love. Simple ingredients, golden crackly top, and a slightly tangy sweetness that makes it unforgettable. It’s the kind of pie that doesn’t need frills—it just needs a fork.
This is my go-to recipe for when I want a dessert that’s nostalgic, timeless, and totally crowd-pleasing. Bonus? It’s ridiculously easy to make.
🥄 Classic Buttermilk Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional but amazing)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place pie crust into a pie pan, crimp the edges, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
- Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Stir in melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice, salt, and nutmeg.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is golden and slightly crackled.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill if preferred.
✨ Pro Tips & Serving Ideas
- This pie is amazing warm OR cold. I personally love it chilled with fresh berries on top.
- For a bakery-style twist: top with brûléed sugar or a swirl of whipped cream.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest if you want to brighten the flavor even more.
💭 Wrapping It Up
This Buttermilk Pie is simple, nostalgic, and a total sleeper hit—kind of like your favorite hand-me-down recipe card that still gets the most compliments at the potluck. Whether you’re baking for the holidays or just because it’s Tuesday, this one’s a must for your Southern dessert rotation.
👉 Coming next in this nostalgic mini-series: A Banana Pudding Sheet Cake that’ll steal the show at any BBQ, and ooey-gooey S’mores Bars perfect for campfire cravings.