Atlantic Beach Pie Bars are tangy, sweet, tart, and creamyand they nod to the famous dessert.
Eachpie baris tangy, sweet, tart, and very creamy.
What Is Atlantic Beach Pie?
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Atlantic beach pie is perhaps the brightest, most refreshing way to finish a seafood-heavy meal.
Fresh whipped cream is the perfect topping.
For longer storage, freeze for up to two months.
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Thaw in the refrigerator and top with fresh whipped cream before serving.
Stir together crushed crackers, melted butter, sugar, and egg white in a medium bowl until combined.
Transfer mixture to a 8x8-inch baking dish lined with cooking spray; firmly press evenly on bottom.
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Bake crust:
Bake in preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack; cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Bake pie bars:
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 at 350F until center is just set, 20 minutes.
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Let cool:
Transfer to a wire rack; cool 1 hour.
Refrigerate uncovered until chilled, about 2 hours.
Remove from baking dish and set on a wire rack.
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Garnish bars and serve:
Serve whipped cream on top of bars.
Garnish with lemon and lime zests, if desired.
Bars can be stored, covered, without whipped cream topping, in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
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Serve with whipped cream before serving.
Thaw if frozen, and top with whipped cream and zest fresh before serving.
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