Description
Indulge in the creamy sweetness of Buttermilk Pie, where tangy buttermilk meets a delicate, buttery crust. Each slice is a cloud of rich, velvety flavor that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter or margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 inches pie shell
Instructions
- Combine 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup cold butter, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while preparing the filling.
- In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust without overfilling.
- Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cover the crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 1 hour to set the filling.
- Slice the pie into wedges and serve warm or chilled as desired.
- Top with whipped cream or cinnamon for an extra touch.
Notes
- Ensure the pie cools completely for best texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- This pie can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Buttermilk Pie, dessert, pie, creamy, sweet