I’ve been on a classic pie kick lately, revisiting all of the old Southern favorites from my childhood. But, here’s the thing. This wasn’t always a favorite. I wasn’t a fan of buttermilk as a child and the name kept me from trying it. I didn’t realize until I took a bite, it did not taste like buttermilk. I had forgotten about this pie until Bryan and I visited a local diner. The special of the day included a slice of homemade pie, and having a natural sweet tooth, I opted to try it. “Is it good?” the waitress asked. “I’m afraid to try it because of the name.” If the name’s a problem, call it a custard pie instead of Buttermilk Pie. No one will know your secret.
Thanks to Good Cook for sharing some of their favorite pie making tools with me, including ceramic pie dishes, a pie crust protector, a pie weight, and a crust cutter. I’ve used Good Cook products for years. Their casserole dishes, bakeware and knives have been staples in my kitchen for years.
Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie Recipe
This pie is so easy to make I whip it up anytime I need to take a dish to a get-together. If you use a regular 9” pie dish, you can easily make two pies with this recipe, or one deep dish pie. And, here’s another hint to help you save time: Use a purchased 9” inch pie shell. Prebake it and transfer the shell to one of these cute Good Cook pie dishes and no one will realize you didn’t bake it yourself. It will be our secret. You’re welcome. Plus, with two simple substitutions, you can make it a gluten free buttermilk pie.
Printable Recipe:
- For the Crust:
- 2 (9 inch) regular pie shells or 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shell (or gluten free crust)
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons flour (OR gluten free flour)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- For the Topping: Optional
- Whipped Cream
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pierce pie shell with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Transfer to a Good Cook ceramic pie pan.
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, blend the sugar and butter until mixed.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the flour and buttermilk. Mix until the flour is blended in with the batter.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Pour the mixture into the piecrust and cover edges with a crust protector. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving. This tastes best if refrigerated a couple of hours before serving.
- Top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
I’m excited to share this recipe with you because it’s from my new cookbook, The New Southern Cookbook: Classic Family Recipes and New Twists on Old Favorites, which will be released on Amazon and in bookstores on September 17th. We’ve taken 100 Southern recipes and adapted many of them to include either Gluten Free, Dairy Free, or Vegan options to meet food allergy needs or special diets.
Do you have a classic favorite Southern Dessert?
I’ve never thought about using buttermilk in pie. This looks like a great recipe!
I don’t think I have ever had a butter milk pie. I always get fruity pies. That looks delicious!
Buttermilk pie was one of my Mom’s favorite pies. It’s been years since I’ve had it. This looks delicious!
I have only had buttermilk pie once. I loved it. My great grandmother drank a cup of buttermilk a day. She loved the stuff.
My son and I tried buttermilk pie last summer for the first time. I bet he would love to help me make one at home.
Oh my goodness this sounds absolutely delicious! I have to admit I don’t think this is a pie I have tried before but I definitely need to.
I would definitely try this out, especially with a gluten free crust. I don’t know if I’ve ever tasted on before, but I’m not originally from the south!
I don’t think I’ve had buttermilk pie before but it sounds really delicious. I’d love to try this recipe out.
Yes please. I just love buttermilk pie. I tried it for the first time a few years ago and was an instant fan.
I’ve never had Buttermilk Pie, but it looks so yummy! I will have to make it soon.
Be still my heart Buttermilk Pie and Custard Pie are my favorites. My grandma used to make it. I’m going to try your recipe.
This looks absolutely delicious! Southern desserts are usually the best because a you so much butter. Butter makes everything taste good LOL. I need to try this recipe it looks amazing.
I love classic southern desserts. I have a southern pound cake recipe that I love making. I have to give this buttermilk pie a try. First time hearing of it.
That looks pretty awesome! I have some family who, when they visit, always go buy a classic southern pie here.
Don’t believe I have ever had a buttermilk pie. Going to have to try this new pie out and see what the family thinks.
That looks absolutely tasty! Sometimes I myself don’t try certain food because of that, when you think you won’t like it but then change your mind when you taste it.
Buttermilk Pie is such a southern classic and I haven’t had it in years. I need to use your recipe and whip one up. It looks so yummy!