Born on the coast of North Carolina, Atlantic Beach Pie is a stunningly simple dessert that captures the essence of seaside summers: crisp, salty-sweet shortbread crust, filled with a bright, creamy lemon-lime filling, and finished with a cloud of whipped cream and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Unlike traditional lemon meringue pie, it uses sweetened condensed milk (like Key lime pie) for a lush, no-bake filling—and skips the fussy meringue for something even better: real whipped cream. It’s refreshing, elegant, and ready in under an hour (plus chilling time).
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🍋 Tangy, creamy filling with zero baking required
- 🧂 Sweet + salty crust = addictive contrast
- ⏱️ 20 minutes active time, then chill
- 💸 Costs under $8—feeds 8–10 generously
- 🌾 Naturally nut-free & easily gluten-free
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