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Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie Recipe

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This Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie is a classic Southern dessert known for its creamy, tangy filling and buttery crust. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, this pie offers a rich, custard-like texture with a lightly sweetened buttermilk flavor, perfect for serving chilled or at room temperature. It’s a nostalgic treat that brings a comforting homemade touch to any dessert table.

Ingredients

Pie Filling

  • 3 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup melted and cooled butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Pie Crust

  • 1 9 inch unbaked pie crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 350℉ to prepare for baking the pie.
  2. Mix egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is thick and well combined, forming the custard base.
  3. Combine dry and butter: In another bowl, mix the 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup melted and cooled butter, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until thoroughly blended.
  4. Blend mixtures: Pour the egg mixture into the sugar and butter mixture, then whisk together until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Fill the pie crust: Pour the combined filling into the 9-inch unbaked pie crust, ensuring an even layer.
  6. Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes. Baking times may vary depending on your oven; the filling should be set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Cool the pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. This helps the filling to fully set.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Slice and serve the pie chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture experience.

Notes

  • Make sure the melted butter is cooled to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
  • Check the pie around 50 minutes to prevent overbaking; the filling should still have a slight wobble.
  • For a crisper crust, you can blind bake the pie crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
  • This pie is best served chilled but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.

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