Buttermilk Pie Custard Sweet (Printer-Friendly)

A rich, tangy custard in a flaky crust, simple and perfect for sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

→ Filling

02 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1 cup buttermilk
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and all-purpose flour until evenly mixed.
04 - Add melted and cooled unsalted butter to the sugar-flour mixture and stir until fully combined.
05 - Whisk in the eggs one at a time, ensuring a smooth, homogenous mixture after each addition.
06 - Stir in buttermilk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and salt until the filling is uniform.
07 - Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust in the dish, spreading evenly.
08 - Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the center is set and the top achieves a light golden color.
09 - Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes and tastes like you spent the afternoon on it.
  • That tangy-sweet filling is completely different from any other pie you've had, almost like a custard and cake had a baby.
  • It's humble enough for a Tuesday dinner but elegant enough for a dinner party.
02 -
  • Let the butter cool before adding the eggs or you'll end up with a custardy mess instead of a smooth filling.
  • The center will jiggle slightly when it comes out of the oven—it keeps setting as it cools, so resist the urge to bake it longer.
03 -
  • Make the pie a day ahead and store it covered in the fridge—the flavors deepen and the texture becomes even creamier overnight.
  • If your crust edges are browning too fast, tent them loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.
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