Description
Southern Pie is a classic Southern custard dessert featuring a smooth, creamy filling made with buttermilk, eggs, and butter, baked to golden perfection in a flaky pie crust. This timeless treat is delightfully sweet with a hint of lemon and nutmeg, perfect for serving chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
For Serving
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) ensuring the oven is fully heated before baking the pie.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Add Butter: Stir in the melted unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next to create a smooth custard base.
- Add Liquids and Flavorings: Mix in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until the filling is a uniform smooth consistency.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the custard filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, spreading evenly.
- Add Nutmeg (Optional): Lightly sprinkle the ground nutmeg over the top of the filling for added flavor if desired.
- Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. The center should jiggle slightly but not be liquidy when gently shaken.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack to allow the custard to set fully.
- Serve: Dust the cooled pie with powdered sugar before serving if preferred. Slice into 8 pieces and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This custardy pie is delicious served chilled or at room temperature.
- For a citrusy twist, add a bit more lemon juice or zest to the filling.
- Pairs beautifully with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
