Description
Atlantic Beach Pie is a refreshing and delightful dessert that perfectly marries the salty crunch of a cracker crust with the sweet, tangy flavor of lemon filling. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or any occasion that calls for a bright treat, this pie is not only easy to make but also captivates with its unique combination of flavors and textures. Made with simple ingredients like saltine crackers and sweetened condensed milk, it’s an accessible recipe that promises slices of happiness in no time. Top it off with fresh whipped cream or your choice of toppings for an extra touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 saltine crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup lemon juice
- Fresh whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the saltine crackers finely using a food processor or rolling pin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed crackers, sugar, and softened butter until the mixture resembles dough.
- Press the mixture evenly into an 8-inch pie pan and chill for about 15 minutes.
- Bake the crust for 18 minutes until lightly colored.
- While cooling, mix egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl; gradually add lemon juice until combined.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust and bake for another 16 minutes until set.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing and serve with fresh whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg