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Southern buttermilk pie has a sweet and tangy, custard-like filling. Top your slice with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries or enjoy it plain! <\/em><\/p>\n

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What Is Buttermilk Pie? <\/h2>\n

Come Thanksgiving, almost every home in the South is sure to have buttermilk pie on the dessert table. <\/p>\n

Buttermilk pie has a slightly tangy, custard-like filling made with buttermilk, eggs, butter, and a little flour. Some recipes flavor the filling with lemon zest, coconut, or nutmeg.<\/p>\n

The recipe for buttermilk pie that I’m sharing with you today is as classic as it gets! There’s a little lemon juice and nutmeg in the filling to round things out, but not so much that the sweet buttermilk flavor is masked. <\/p>\n

Chess Pie vs. Buttermilk Pie<\/h3>\n

Chess pie and buttermilk pie are similar, but they have a few distinct characteristics. <\/p>\n

Chess pie is often thickened with flour or cornmeal, whereas buttermilk pie is only ever thickened with a little flour. Buttermilk pie is also made with buttermilk, and has lemon juice in the filling to brighten up the flavor. <\/p>\n

Buttermilk pie isn’t as intensely sweet as chess pie \u2014 although it’s still plenty sweet, don’t worry! The sweetness is just balanced by a hint of tanginess thanks to the lemon and buttermilk. <\/p>\n

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Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n

This is an easy recipe for Southern buttermilk pie that uses traditional ingredients. Here’s an overview of the key ingredients you’ll need to have on hand:<\/p>\n