Description

Atlantic Beach Pie combines a buttery ritz cracker crust with a creamy filling of sweetened condensed milk, lemon, and orange juice. It’s an easy yet delightful treat for gatherings or a cozy dessert at home, perfect for anyone wanting a simple and flavorful pie.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups ritz crackers
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tbsp granulated sugar
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of kosher salt
Maldon coarse sea salt for garnish, optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Crush the ritz crackers finely using your hands or a food processor, then mix in the sugar and knead the softened butter until the mixture resembles dough.
Press this mixture into an 8-inch pie pan, chill for 15 minutes, and then bake for 20 minutes until golden-brown and aromatic.
After baking, let the crust cool for about 10 minutes on the counter before filling.

Notes

You can use a food processor for the crust to achieve a fine crumb texture.
Chilling the crust before baking helps it hold its shape better.
Garnish with Maldon sea salt for an added flavor dimension.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 95mg