Description
This Rich & Creamy Buttermilk Pie is a classic Southern dessert featuring a smooth, custard-like filling made with warm buttermilk, eggs, and hints of vanilla, lemon, and coconut extracts. It is baked in a flaky 9-inch pie crust until perfectly set, creating a luscious, tangy-sweet treat that’s ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lemon extract (adjust to taste)
- â…› teaspoon coconut extract (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup buttermilk, warm
Other
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell, chilled
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking throughout the pie.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt. For a smoother filling, sift these together before mixing.
- Beat Eggs: In another bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolk until uniform in color and fully combined.
- Combine Dry and Egg Mixtures: Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until smooth and lump-free.
- Add Flavorings and Butter: Whisk in melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and coconut extract until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Buttermilk: Slowly stir in the warm buttermilk, mixing until the batter is smooth without streaks. Allow bubbles on the surface to settle before proceeding.
- Fill Pie Shell: Pour the batter into the chilled, unbaked 9-inch pie shell, distributing it evenly.
- Bake on Lower Rack: Place pie on the lower oven rack and bake for 25 minutes.
- Finish Baking on Middle Rack: Move the pie to the middle rack and continue baking for another 25 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool on Rack: Remove pie from oven and place on a cooling rack. Let it cool for 2-3 hours until the bottom is no longer hot.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 additional hours to fully set before slicing and serving.
- Serve: Serve the pie chilled or at room temperature, plain or topped with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure smooth batter consistency.
- Adjust lemon and coconut extract quantities to suit your flavor preference, but avoid overpowering the buttermilk flavor.
- Letting bubbles settle before baking improves the texture of the custard filling.
- Chilling the pie after baking is essential for proper setting and clean slicing.
- Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries for an elegant presentation and added flavor contrast.
