Description
Southern Buttermilk Magic Pie delivers pure Southern comfort with its silky custard and rustic charm. Creamy layers melt together, promising a delightful slice of homemade goodness that connects you directly to cherished kitchen memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Secondary Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
Topping:
- 1 dash nutmeg
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: buttermilk (237 milliliters/), granulated sugar (200 grams/), large eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract.
- Melt the butter completely and allow it to cool slightly to prevent scrambling the eggs during mixing.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine the buttermilk, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk the ingredients vigorously until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency with no visible flour lumps.
- Prepare an unbaked 9-inch (23-centimeter) pie shell, ensuring the surface is level and free from cracks.
- Gently transfer the whisked mixture into the pie shell, using a spatula to distribute the filling evenly across the entire surface.
- Delicately sprinkle ground nutmeg over the top of the filling, creating a light, aromatic dusting that enhances the pie’s flavor profile.
- Position the pie in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) and bake for 15 minutes to initiate the setting process.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and continue baking for an additional 45 minutes.
- The pie is ready when the center appears slightly jiggly but set, with a golden-brown surface and slightly puffed edges.
- Remove the pie from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely for approximately 2-3 hours.
- The cooling process allows the custard to set firmly and intensifies the intricate flavor combinations within the pie.
Notes
- Capture the essence of Southern comfort with this magical buttermilk pie that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, custardy delight.
- Whisking ingredients thoroughly creates a smooth, silky filling that guarantees a perfect texture every single time.
- Nutmeg sprinkled on top adds a warm, aromatic touch that elevates this classic Southern dessert from good to extraordinary.
- The two-stage baking method ensures a golden-brown crust and a perfectly set, slightly jiggly center that melts in your mouth.
- Cooling the pie completely is crucial for allowing the filling to set and develop its rich, full-bodied flavor profile.
- Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled, this pie becomes even more delicious the next day as flavors continue to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg