Buttermilk Pie

Wow! I took one bite of this delicious pie and I had an immediate flashback of me, as a child, sitting in my Amish great-grandmother's kitchen eating this exact pie. This recipe is the real deal! I followed this recipe exactly, but I recommend loosly placing some aluminum foil on top of the pie the last 30 minutes of baking to avoid overbrowning. This pie is good served cold for Summer and warmed up for Winter.

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I had actually never heard of the buttermilk pie, but the name and picture enticed me. The ingredents are similar to a southern chess pie, but after tasting this, I can never go back! I also used a refrigerated pie crust. Now that I am pregnant, I crave a warm slice of this pie.

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I love this pie. This recipe fits PERFECTLY into one of those frozen Pet-Ritz deep dish pie shells. I made two pies... one pie with 1/2 tsp. lemon extract added and one without. Both were delicious!! I also reduced the sugar to 1 cup, as others did. Cooking custardy-pies is always tricky for me. I make a loose foil "tent" over the whole pie with a slit on top for steam to escape. If it needs browning, I'll remove the tent 10 or 15 minutes before the baking time ends. Thank you for sharing this treasure of a recipe!

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This is soooo yummy! I think it's more like creme brulee than pecan pie. I wish it was a tad more custard-ish, but it's awesome. I used a frozen pie shell, margarine & powdered buttermilk. This is a keeper.

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Awesome pie, I used Substitute for Buttermilk for the buttermilk, and this pie turned out perfectly. Thanks for the recipe, it's a keeper!!

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This pie is absolutely amazing, very easy to make, and hard to mess up. I cut back to just a little over a cup of sugar after reading some of the other reviews, but I messed up and put in a whole cup of butter instead of a half. I also turned up the oven to 450 and then cut it back to 350 and set it to bake for 55 minutes after the recommendation of another reviewer, but at the end of that time it was still soupy in the middle, so I just left it in and kept testing the center. I jiggled kept watching it, and discovered that the best test for done-ness is the jiggle test - when it goes from being runny to being gelatinous and wiggly in the center, it's done. It took more like an hour and 15 minutes at 350, but in the end it had a lovely golden caramelized top, the edges were golden and not overly done, and it was rich and delicious. I served it to a small group of friends and we all just loved it. It is a more custard-like version of pecan pie, with a creaminess replacing the corn syrup-ness. It has an old-timey, southern comfort-food personality. You will LOVE this pie.

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I made it with the full sugar amount, and made it again with only adding 1 cup. Definitely better with only 1 cup. I used Pillsbury frozen deep dish crusts. The first pie, I cooked as directed, but it browned more than enough with 20 minutes still left to bake. Second pie, I heated the oven to 400 degrees but immediately turned it back to 350 when I placed the pie in to bake. Came out perfect the second time.

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This is such a great recipe!! So easy to make. I did sprinkle some pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon on the top before baking. I think next time I will add lemon juice or coconut extract to the filling. Great consistency and texture. If your looking for a good buttermilk pie recipe you shou should try this one it's a winner!

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I think this recipe is perfect. My family has had a buttermilk pie recipe passed down through generations, and this recipe is quite comparable. I'm sure oven temperatures differ, but I only cooked for 40 minutes on 350 after the 10 minute 400 period. Had I left it in longer, it would have been too dark. Tastes the way a Buttermilk Pie ought to! Thanks for sharing.

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I just made this pie last night because I was intrigued by its name. I actually heard of it on a tv show and instantly wanted to make it. I can't believe how simple it was to make. I reduced the sugar to 1 cup, like many of the other reviewers recommended. It was perfectly sweet. I love nutmeg in custard sweets, so I added just a touch. I think I may reduce the butter just a tablespoon or two; I had to sop up some of the the butter that had pooled a bit on top of the pie with a paper towel once it had come out of the oven. But really, absolutely perfect pie. Great texture, great flavor. Delicious!!! ... I made it last night and I need to make another tomorrow.. it's almost gone!!!

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Very tasty pie! The one I made 2 days ago has all but disappeared! I used only 1 cup of sugar and still found it a tad too sweet, though. I think a little cinnamon would be nice in this.

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This was my second recipe to try for Buttermilk pie. The first one was not what I or my husband remembered at all. When he took the first bite of this recipe he said, "Perfect!" I was so happy. I'll make this again and again for him. Thank You for submitting it.

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Sometimes the most simple recipes are the best and this is one of them. Thank yo for sharing.

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This pie is delicious!! I made one with the full amount of sugar,and one with about 1 1/4 cups. since i have quite a sweet tooth i liked them both. I kicked the temp down to 350 as soon as i put the pie in the oven so it wouldnt burn before set. Also placing a layer of foil over the pie can keep it from burning before the pie is set. I did add about a tablespoon of lemon zest to give it kind of a kick and it turned out really good. I plan on making several of these during the holidays for friends and family. Thanks for posting this!

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I thought I had already reviewed this recipe and I should have it is soooo good. I had some buttermilk that needed to be used and that's why I made it the first time. Now I buy the buttermilk just so I can make it. I have started freezing the buttermilk in 1 cup portions so I always have it on hand. The only change I made was to add fresh grated nutmg and a couple of sprinkles of cinnamon. Sure is yummy!

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this is my second attempt at making this, and the emulsification broke both times. the first time, i thought i had softened the butter too much so i just threw it out. this time, i did everything as was noted, and it started breaking when i added the eggs. i don't know what i'm doing wrong (if someone could tell me, it would be awesome) i threw it in my pie shell anyway and it's baking as i type....i'll rate it as soon as i taste it :) it sounds sooo yummy though, so hopefully it turns out well.
UPDATE 4/4/12: I've made this several times, and I don't know why it looks broken when I'm mixing it, but it always bakes wonderfully! My wife and son absolutely love this pie! It has been a keeper!

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yum! sweet and melty!

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My husband wanted me to make him a buttermilk pie. I found this recipe and it was a hit! First time I've ever made a buttermilk pie and this was very easy!!

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I have a very similar recipe from a Texas cookbook. After making these pies many times, I'd like to share my modifications, which I think really help the flavor: add 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice to the filling and then sprinkle nutmeg on top of the pie before baking. Two small things I think make a BIG difference. The photo shows what a well-made Buttermilk Pie should look like -- not too brown, but golden and cracked. Enjoy!

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