Atlantic Beach Pie

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups ritz crackers
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 4 egg yolks, room temperature
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of kosher salt
• Maldon coarse sea salt for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Crush the ritz crackers finely using your hands or a food processor, then mix in the sugar and knead the softened butter until the mixture resembles dough.

3. 3

   Press this mixture into an 8-inch pie pan, chill for 15 minutes, and then bake for 20 minutes until golden-brown and aromatic.

4. 4

   After baking, let the crust cool for about 10 minutes on the counter before filling.