This classic Buttermilk Pie is so easy to make and flavorful. Made with butter, sugar, eggs, nutmeg, and buttermilk, it comes together in about five minutes with a whisk and a bowl.
My family loves this pie, which has the flavors of nutmeg and vanilla with a hint of lemon. Enjoy a fresh slice with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Sometimes, life calls for pie! It might be a glorious chocolate cream pie, fresh strawberry rhubarb pie, or creamy coconut custard pie. This sweet, creamy buttermilk pie is one of our favorite pies. It is the perfect quick pie for a last-minute get-together. I like to make it for potlucks, neighborhood shindigs, and bake sales.
Ingredients Notes and Substitutions
Please see the recipe card below for the whole list of ingredients
- Butter: Unsalted or salted. If using salted, eliminate any added salt
- Pie crust: Unbaked deep dish pie crust, frozen or homemade
- Eggs: Large ones, please
- Buttermilk: Store-bought, or see preparation tips below for making your own
- Vanilla extract: The pure stuff for added flavor
- Lemon juice: For just a slight tanginess
- Nutmeg: For those who like it, omit it for those who don’t
How to Make Buttermilk Pie
This is the summary version; see the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and the instructions.
- Melt the butter and let it cool before starting the pie.
- Pre-bake the pie crust, whether fresh or frozen, and let it cool.
- Beat eggs until frothy. Whisk the sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the flour, buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, and melted butter. Pour the egg mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature and finish baking until set.
- Let it chill in the fridge before serving. Store in a covered container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Preparation Tips
- Poke your fresh or frozen pie crust (thawed) on the bottom and side with the prongs of a fork. Pre-bake for 6-7 minutes to avoid a soggy crust.
- You can save money and make your buttermilk at home by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to a cup of milk and letting it sit for about 5 minutes.
- If you are a nutmeg lover (like me), go with the full 1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg.
- Top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and fresh berries.
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Buttermilk Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 (9-inch) deep dish unbaked pie crust
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ -¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in the microwave; let cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Poke pie crust on bottoms and sides. Pre-bake for 5-6 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Whisk in sugar until smooth. Whisk in flour, buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, and melted butter until incorporated and smooth.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 40-45 minutes or until set in the center. The center will still be a little teeny bit jiggly.
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Notes
- Store the pie covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, wrap the thoroughly cooled pie in several layers of plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
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Karen
This looks soooo good, so good! I can’t wait to make it on Saturday. I love pies. Thanks a lot for the recipe.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Karen!
Janice P
Delicious buttermilk pie. A new family favorite. Thank you for sharing.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Janice!
April
I love this pie – it’s so sweet and custardy, easily one of my favorite desserts!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, April!
Yeah Lifestyle
This is such a simple recipe and makes such a tasty treat! I love the vanilla flavour with the hint of nutmeg, it really does taste so good!
Rhian S
That sounds like such a simple, yet tasty dish. I want to try this as I’ve never had buttermilk pie before x
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Rhian! Enjoy!
Tisha
This was so simple to make and turned out amazing! Great recipe!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tisha!
karen
omg this pie is out of this world! I made it yesterday and everyone loved it…I can’t wait to make it again, can’t wait. Thank you so so much.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Karen! I am so glad that everyone loved it!
Sam D
Great buttermilk pie. It was easy to make and we loved every bite.
Catalina
I made your buttermilk pie for the first time, and it was a revelation! The filling was perfectly creamy with just the right amount of tang. It reminded me of the pies my grandmother used to bake.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Catalina!
Sandra
This is my new favorite dessert to make! It turned out so good, everyone in my family loved it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sandra!