chocolate buttermilk pie

Name: Chocolate Buttermilk Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) butter, melted; 1/2 cup(s) non-fat buttermilk; 1 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup(s) cocoa powder; 9 inch - deep dish pie shell

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Jennifer Rossi

Tupelo, MS

Updated on Jun 23, 2025

I found this recipe for Buttermilk Pie years ago in the newspaper. It’s easy and everyone loves it. I tinkered with it and added cocoa to make it chocolate. Even better! You can just omit the cocoa for plain buttermilk pie. Best chilled. Very custardy texture and always a hit.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup non-fat buttermilk
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/4 cup cocoa powder
9 inch - deep dish pie shell

How To Make chocolate buttermilk pie

Step 1

Melt butter and add cocoa powder, stirring to dissolve powder.

Step 2

Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
Step 3

Pour into 9 9-inch deep dish pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
Step 4

Pie is done when a toothpick in the middle comes out clean. This recipe is versatile. Omit cocoa for plain buttermilk pie, or omit cocoa and add 1 cup of shredded coconut for coconut buttermilk pie. Chill after baking. So easy and a star of Thanksgiving desserts for years.
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