Atlantic Beach Pie: A Citrusy Seaside Dream
Discover the surprisingly simple and delicious Atlantic Beach Pie! This recipe features a buttery saltine cracker crust, a tangy citrus filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 6 oz. saltine crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Filling:
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
For Serving:
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- Lemon and lime slices
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the Crust:
- Coarsely crush the saltine crackers. You should have about 2 1/4 cups of crumbs. You can use a food processor or crush them by hand in a resealable plastic bag.
- Combine the crushed crackers, softened butter, and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Stir until well combined and the crumbs hold together when pressed with your fingers.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Freeze the crust for 10 minutes to help it set.
3. Bake the Crust:
- Bake the crust on the middle rack of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Set the crust aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
4. Make the Filling:
- Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lime juice in a medium bowl until smooth.
5. Pour and Bake:
- Pour the filling into the baked, slightly cooled crust.
- Return the pie to the oven and bake until the center of the filling is just set, about 15 minutes.
6. Cool and Chill:
- Cool the pie on a wire rack at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Then, refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
7. Top and Serve:
- Just before serving, top the pie with whipped cream (or whipped topping) and garnish with lemon and lime slices.
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