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Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie

This buttermilk pie is easy to whip up with buttermilk, eggs, butter, and sugar baked in a tender crust for a creamy and tangy old-fashioned dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a pie plate and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and flour until smooth.
  3. Slowly pour in the melted butter, stirring constantly to combine.
  4. Add the buttermilk, vanilla, and salt; whisk until the filling is creamy and free of lumps.
  5. Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  6. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.
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