Martha via Alexis from me

Bill Smith's Atlantic Beach Pie

No idea who Bill Smith is but Alexis made the pie at a party up at Skylands ( we are close , I can name drop ...) Martha blogged about it.

It is basically a key lime pie, with lemon AND the addition of a saltine crust, which I think the salty with the lemony curd will be yummy. I have a few things coming up this week, Ill make it and let you know.

For the crust:

• 1 1/2sleeves of saltine crackers (about 6 ounces or 60 crackers)
• 1/2cup softened unsalted butter
• 3tablespoons sugar

For the filling:

• One14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 4egg yolks
• 1/2cup lemon or lime juice or a mix of the two
• Fresh whipped cream, for garnish
• Coarse sea salt, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Crush the crackers finely, but not to dust. You can use a food processor or your hands. Add the sugar, then knead in the butter until the crumbs hold together like dough. Press into an 8-inch pie pan. Chill for 15 minutes, then bake for 18 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
3. While the crust is cooling (it doesn't need to be cold), beat the egg yolks into the milk, then beat in the citrus juice. It is important to completely combine these ingredients. Pour into the shell and bake for 16 minutes until the filling has set. The pie needs to be completely cold to be sliced. Serve with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkling of sea salt.

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