Grandma’s Magic Buttermilk Pie (Just Like You Remember)

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:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place pie crust into a pie pan, crimp the edges, and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
  4. Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Stir in melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice, salt, and nutmeg.
  5. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell.
  6. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is golden and slightly crackled.
  7. 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.

Published on May 6, 2025.