Southern Buttermilk Pie

Southern Buttermilk Pie is a classic, custard-like dessert from the American South, known for its creamy, tangy-sweet filling. It's typically made with buttermilk, eggs, sugar, butter, and a touch of flour or cornmeal, all baked in a single pie crust until just set. This humble, comforting pie is a staple of home cooking and church potlucks across the region.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert, with a single slice providing a significant portion of daily added sugars and saturated fat. It offers some protein and calcium from the eggs and buttermilk, but is primarily an indulgent treat with a rough calorie estimate of 400-500 per generous slice.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	32 g
Sodium	320 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1.2 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.15 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Selenium	8 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

What makes this pie unique is its use of buttermilk, a tangy fermented dairy product that was a historical staple in Southern kitchens for its availability and tenderizing properties. Nutritionally, the buttermilk adds a distinct flavor and may slightly improve the digestibility of the pie compared to a standard custard.