This old-fashioned buttermilk pie is wonderful to freeze and to have on hand for unexpected guests! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat eggs until frothy. Add sugar, butter, and flour and beat until smooth. Stir in buttermilk, lemon juice, vanilla, and nutmeg. Pour into pie shell. Bake until center is firm, 40 to 60 minutes.
As far as the taste, typically when you think of pie, you might envision a delicious fruit filling — not here. A buttermilk pie has a simple custard-like filling thanks to eggs, buttermilk, and sugar. It's very similar to the custard-filled Chess Pie, but without the cornmeal and with added vanilla and lemon juice.
We all love Patti LeBelle recipes that pack a punch. From sweet potato pie to cornbread dressing, she truly has a lot of delicious recipe tricks up her sleeves. Most notably are the Patti LeBelle side dishes, such as the potato salad and barbecue chicken.
You’re likely to find Buttermilk Pie on buffets and sideboards at Southern family gatherings year-round. The terms Buttermilk Pie and Chess Pie are often used interchangeably to describe the same dish, but Chess Pie typically has a bit of cornmeal added to make the filling thicker. Preheat oven to 350°.