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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

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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.