Some have called this the easiest pie ever.
Try your hand at an Atlantic Beach Pie, and see for yourself.
Bill Smith’s Atlantic Beach Piefirst broke onto the culinary scene in 2011 to wide acclaim.
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With a Saltine cracker crust and whipped cream topping, this North Carolina original boasts a lemon-lime filling.
It has become a veritable staple of the Southern culinary repertoire, particularly well-suited to sweltering summer days.
Simply put: If you’re a fan oflemon pieorKey lime pie, you’ll love this.
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Here’s what you’ll need:
A Saltine Cracker Crust, Really?
(It shouldn’t be hard!)
Stir together crushed crackers, melted butter, sugar, and egg white in a medium bowl until combined.
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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.
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Whisk in lime juice and lemon juice until combined.
Pour lime mixture into warm crust.
Bake whole pie:
Bake at 350F until center is just set, about 15 minutes.
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Transfer to a wire rack; cool 1 hour.
Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
Spread whipped cream topping over chilled pie, leaving about a 12-inch border of custard showing around crust.
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Garnish with lemon and lime zests, if desired.
Pie can be stored, covered, without whipped cream topping,in the refrigeratorup to 4 days.
Spread with topping just before serving.
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