World Flavors Cookbook

Buttermilk Pie

A rich, tangy custard pie made with buttermilk, butter, sugar, and vanilla — Texas's beloved 'desperation pie' made when the pantry was bare but the cow needed milking.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• 3 eggs
• 1.5 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Beat eggs and sugar together.
3. Add melted butter and flour. Mix well.
4. Add buttermilk, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Pour into unbaked pie crust.
6. Bake 45-50 minutes until golden and set — center should still have slight jiggle.
7. Cool completely. Refrigerate.