Buttermilk Pie

Buttermilk Pie is a classic Southern American custard pie, known for its rich, tangy-sweet filling made from buttermilk, eggs, sugar, butter, and a touch of flour or cornmeal. It's a staple dessert in the U.S. South, often associated with home cooking and comfort food traditions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar and butter, with a moderate amount of protein from eggs. A typical slice (about 1/8 of a 9-inch pie) contains roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	370 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	280 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	110 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.15 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	85 mg

Per 1 slice (1/8 of 9-inch pie, 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Buttermilk Pie is a beloved 'desperation pie' from the South, born from simple pantry staples when fresh milk was scarce. Nutritionally, the buttermilk adds a unique tang that balances the sweetness and provides a small boost of probiotics and calcium.