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Betsy's Buttermilk Pie

- SERVES
- 8
- COOK TIME
- 45 Min
One forkful of this buttermilk pie is all you need to realize why Betsy's Buttermilk Pie recipe is such a treat. Thanks to a friend of the Test Kitchen we can all enjoy this delicious, creamy, and time-tested dessert. So, grab a fork and get ready to dig into old-fashioned tastes!
What You'll Need
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (from a 15-ounce package)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and flute edges; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar, flour, and buttermilk. Add eggs, vanilla, and butter and whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour into pie shell; sprinkle evenly with cinnamon.
- Bake 10 minutes, then reduce oven to 325 degrees and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out dry.
Notes
- Looking for more recipes with buttermilk? Our Best Buttermilk Recipes: 12 Recipes with Buttermilk can help you!
Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 354
- Calories from Fat 131
- Total Fat 15g 22 %
- Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
- Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
- Protein 3.5g 7 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 94mg 31 %
- Sodium 244mg 10 %
- Total Carbohydrates 54g 18 %
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1 %
- Sugars 39g 0 %

kai6003 7932773
Oct 04, 2017
That must be some friend to have given you such a treasure as his mother's recipe box! Would love to try this one sometime soon!
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buffygirl1
Oct 04, 2017
can you use splenda instead of sugar
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grannytina1 2729616
Oct 05, 2017
Yes you can use all Splenda but can also use 1 cup of Splenda and 1/2 cup sugar gives it a good taste but with 1/3 the sugar I have made custardpies with all Splenda and they come out well but it does taste better with a bit of real sugar .. can also use a recipe called sugar cream pie replacing sugar or using much less
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grannytina1 2729616
Oct 05, 2017
Also in sugar cream pi... (On this site)e I only use the brown sugar then 1/2 cup of Splenda and I also replace the cream with evaporated milk ( I use the whole can ) in stead of cream I use evaporated milk in many recipes that call for cream like custard pies potato soup, broccoli bacon cheese soup, creamy wild rice and chicken soup , cream soups pumpkin pie, chocolate ganache, doughnut glazes etc always keep a few cans handy it is delicious and makes it velvety smooth
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Test Kitchen Team
Oct 06, 2017
Hi there! The Test Kitchen has not tried this recipe with Splenda. But foodies have recommended that you use 1/2 Splenda and 1/2 real sugar! We hope that this was helpful and that you enjoy!
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historyboy52 1172808
May 18, 2017
Does this taste almost like Custard Pie ? My Mom used to make it with a little buttermilk.
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Test Kitchen Team
May 19, 2017
Hi there! Yes, this tastes like a custard pie. :) Enjoy!
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joanngarner52 5494892
Feb 24, 2016
This sounds so yummy, I am going to make one, my only problem is I can never make a good pie crust. Can you tell me how to make a good one, Thank you
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Test Kitchen Team
Feb 25, 2016
Hi Joann, This recipe calls for a pre-made refrigerated pie crust, but if you want to make your own pie crust, then you should check out our pie crust recipes by typing in "pie crust" in the search bar above. We've also got a great "How to Decorate Pie Crusts" video if you want to fancy up your pie crust edges. :)
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Brianland
Sep 18, 2015
I made this pie tonight and it is the best pie I ever had crunchy on the top and very very delicious I love butter milk. Pie
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pmadan 3664119
Sep 17, 2015
Just came out of the oven smells heavenly. Did not use cinnamon but used nutmeg instead waiting to cool.
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annehubbard 5404146
Sep 17, 2015
This sounds great. Reminds me of chess pie.
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mdenney25 2722886
Sep 27, 2015
What is 'chess pie'? Do you have a recipe for that? I'd love to know how to make that.
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Test Kitchen Team
Sep 28, 2015
A chess pie is kind of like a custard pie, but what makes it different is the addition of cornmeal. We have on recipe for a Lemon Chess Pie that you can check out: http://www.mrfood.com/Pie/Lemon-Chess-Pie-680
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Jbrown1597 3335116
Sep 17, 2015
I haven't tried it yet, but I'm optimistic.
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