🥧 Atlantic Beach Pie (Original Style)
Ingredients
For the crust
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1 ½ sleeves (about 6 oz) saltine crackers
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½ cup melted butter
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3 tablespoons sugar
For the filling
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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4 large egg yolks
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½ cup fresh lemon juice or ½ lemon + ½ lime juice (traditional mix)
For the topping
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Whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
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Optional: lemon zest or crushed crackers for garnish
🍋 Instructions
1. Make the crust
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Crush crackers into coarse crumbs (not too fine—small chunks are perfect).
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Mix with melted butter and sugar until combined.
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Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
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Let cool slightly.
2. Make the filling
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Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks until smooth.
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Add lemon/lime juice and whisk until fully combined and thickened.
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Pour filling into the warm crust.
3. Bake
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, just until the center is set and no longer jiggly.
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Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours (overnight is even better).
4. Finish
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Top with whipped cream right before serving.
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Garnish with lemon zest or a sprinkle of cracker crumbs.
💛 Tips for Perfect Atlantic Beach Pie
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Don’t crush the saltines too finely — texture makes the crust amazing.
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Use fresh citrus juice for the best flavor.
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Serve well-chilled for the traditional refreshing vibe.
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A lemon–lime mix gives the most authentic taste.
🍋 Variations
Key Lime Beach Pie
Use all key lime juice.
Orange-Lemon Sunshine Pie
Add 2 tbsp orange juice for a sweeter citrus profile.
Coconut Topping
Fold toasted coconut into the whipped cream.
If you want, I can also give you a no-bake Atlantic Beach Pie, a mini individual version, or a gluten-free cracker-crust version!
