Description
Atlantic Beach Pie is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. A crunchy saltine cracker crust is filled with a creamy, citrus-infused custard and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This pie is a refreshing treat for any occasion, especially during the warmer months.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed saltine crackers (from 1 sleeve, about 37 crackers)
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Pie Filling:
- 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Lemon and lime zests, for garnish
Instructions
- Make crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together crushed crackers, melted butter, sugar, and egg white in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer mixture to a 9-inch glass pie plate; firmly press on bottom and sides. Freeze 10 minutes.
- Bake pie crust: Bake in preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Mix pie filling: Meanwhile, whisk together condensed milk and egg yolks until smooth. Whisk in lime juice and lemon juice until combined. Pour lime mixture into warm crust.
- Bake whole pie: Bake at 350°F until center is just set, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool 1 hour. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream: Beat cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Spread whipped cream topping over chilled pie, leaving about a ½-inch border of custard showing around crust. Garnish with lemon and lime zests, if desired. Pie can be stored, covered, without whipped cream topping, in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Spread with topping just before serving.
Notes
- This pie is best served chilled.
- For a stronger citrus flavor, you can add extra lime and lemon zest to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
