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Atlantic Beach Pie Bars

Atlantic beach pie bars are the perfect summer treat! A salty cracker crust is topped with fresh citrus curd, fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of sea salt. Tangy, light, refreshing and delicious.
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Ingredients

  • 2 sleeves saltine crackers
  • 12 tablespoons salted butter
  • cup sugar
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 2 14 ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, a mix of it
  • fresh whipped cream, for topping
  • lime zest, for topping
  • flaked sea salt, for topping

Instructions 

  • Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Crush the saltines until crumbs remain. In a large bowl, combine the crushed saltines with the softened butter and sugar. Mix until combined - almost until a dough forms. You can use your hands to bring it together.
  • Press the mixture into the baking dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • After chilling, bake the crust for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks. Make sure they are fully combined. Slowly whisk in the citrus juice, stirring the entire time.
  • Pour the mixture over the crust. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until it’s completely set.
  • Let the bars cool completely, then chill in the fridge for 2 hours or even overnight. They have to be cold to be sliced!
  • Slice the bars into squares. Top each with fresh whipped cream (I prefer unsweetened), a sprinkle of flakey salt and fresh lime zest.

Notes

slightly adapted from bill smith's atlantic beach pie
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