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How to Make Chef John's Buttermilk Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buttermilk pie is a classic Southern dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. The creamy, custard-like filling paired with a flaky, buttery crust is simply irresistible. This timeless recipe has been passed down through the years, and Chef John's version is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

Buttermilk pie has a rich history and is often associated with the South, where it has been a staple at family gatherings, church potlucks, and special occasions for decades. I...

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Ingredients

  • 1 prepared dough for 1 (9-inch) single crust pie
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll out pie dough large enough to fit pie dish with just a bit of overhang. Transfer dough to pie dish and gently fit into dish. Trim excess dough hanging over the edge. Fold about 1/2 inch of the edge of the dough to the inside edge of the pie crust to reinforce it. Crimp the edge. Prick the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork about 10 times. Place a sheet of parchment paper gently into the crust and fill with pie weights or dried beans so pie crust doesn't bubble up with you bake it.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven; lift weights from pan with edges of parchment paper. Allow crust to cool completely.
  • Place butter in mixing bowl; add sugar. Stir together until completely combined using a spatula, 4 or 5 minutes. Add flour and salt. Mix together until combined. Stir in 3 eggs; mix until slightly blended. Then using a whisk, whisk together until mixture is fairly smooth and creamy.
  • Pour in vanilla extract. Add nutmeg, zest of lemon, lemon juice, and buttermilk. Whisk until thoroughly mixed, 2 or 3 minutes. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and just set, 45 to 55 minutes. Pie should have a slight wiggle, but not a soupy jiggle. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.

    • Nutrition

    415 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 237mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 106mg

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