Bill Smith's Atlantic Beach Pie | Genius Recipes

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I can think of no better reason to take time off than bonding with your wonderful new baby. Wishing you a safe and easy delivery. Enjoy your time with your family and I will be happy to see you when you return.

[@juantana7]

I'm an NC native and I rem growing up at the beach and every restaurant would carry some version of this pie! Such great memories, need to make it again - also if y'all are passing thru, try the BBQ in the eastern part of the state, best in the country!

[@food52]

Thanks for the tip! Let us know if you try the pie!

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I wish you great joy and Gods fullest blessings in having this precious little one. You will be a great mom !

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[@HugsXO]

Have a wonderful time bonding with your baby. Enjoy your time off. I'm definitely making this as soon as my lemons are ripe. It looks delicious.

[@LEOLEO-mg5cl]

The lemon filling part has been around forever. I have my great grandmother's recipe cards from the 1920's and 30's and she has the recipe for the lemon filling. She used a graham cracker crust with meringue making it a classic lemon meringue pie. I am gonna try this variation!! Looks good.

[@food52]

Let us know how you like it!

[@bunkerhillguy2542]

I like how calm and peaceful she is

[@ange4739]

Best wishes for an easy delivery and a healthy arrival , God bless

[@parthism]

This seems way better than traditional overly sweet pies. Definitely gonna make this soon!

[@lynnegauthier736]

Best of luck. Have a safe, easy delivery and healthy, happy baby and mama

[@kimbenoit1976]

I make a similar filling, but I fold in the whipped cream to make it fluffy, and add more plain on top!

[@food52]

That sounds delicious -- thanks for sharing Kim!

[@MrGoadance]

This girl is a Natural Par Excellence ! Cucumber Cool, Composed and that casual air of excitement over this recipe is So Enjoyable for viewers ! God Bless her upcoming Birth Experience !!

[@cristinaclayton1673]

Wow, so easy and can’t wait to try making it. Thanks for sharing!

[@barbarabergeron8351]

Love all you do, Your recipes are, the max. Safe baby birthing! Congratulations ti a new..baby genius! Blessings Barbi from Fl

[@semco72057]

That pie is looking so delicious and I have to try making it myself and see how it turns out. I wish you the best with the addition to your family and may God continue to Bless you all.

[@megansmith5993]

My grandma makes pie crust out of butter, sugar, and corn flakes. It's so good!

[@food52]

That sounds delicious -- thanks for sharing Megan!

[@alomaalber6514]

THANKS! that would also be gluten free!

[@agingintobeauty]

Wishing you and the little one a glorious birthing experience. Can't wait to see you back on the channel. Blessings!

[@josemartinhalle7923]

I am no pastry chef, but after i made this recipe once its my new go to dessert everyone loves. Thanks Bill Smith and Food 52!

[@food52]

So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jose!

[@rachelcarson7019]

Sprinkle whipped cream with orange zest too! 🍊

[@food52]

That's a great suggestion -- thanks Roberta!

[@allgone4615]

Roberta Crochet - That’s sounds great! Maybe add some grapes too?

[@lee32476]

I've made this recipe so many times since that NPR article that I have it memorized. It's nearly impossible to screw this up, and is a major crowd pleaser!

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[@teresabasinger5965]

Glad you shared the recipe with us. Good luck with the upcoming event! 👶

[@googleuser6180]

You remind me of Martha Stewart, speak so soft.I'm definitely trying this recipe.Many blessings with motherhood.

[@TammyPappas]

Going to miss you, Kristen!! Congrats on your beautiful baby and I cant wait for your return! 💛 p.s. this pie looks heavenly!

[@gailcheyenne]

I made this yesterday, following recipe exactly. It’s very good. I love the crust! 🥰

[@cathieanise]

Yum ! Baby days are happy days!

[@roberthunter4884]

First of all, congrats on your upcoming family addition, secondly, I made this and used 2 parts lime and 1 part lemon juice, I also sprinkled candied grated lemon zest on top. Awesome recipe though, thanks for sharing.

[@food52]

Your version sounds delicious -- thanks for sharing, Robert!

[@KarisPigNose]

Cute baby bump! I can't wait to try this!

[@richardbernard6845]

This looks perfect happy dessert for a lazy summer day.

[@irishpixierose]

We've noticed since moving to the Atlantic Beach area revise of cracker crumbs crusts. Too many do not bake the crust enough. Yours looks better. Can't wait to try Bills recipe!!

[@food52]

Let us know if you try it!

[@ced8744]

Earlier this month it was announced that Crook's Corner was closing. So sad to see to a wonderful institution that was with us for 40 yrs disappear. Very glad that this recipe lives on.

[@joannasarcamedes8191]

i have been wanting to make a cracker crust but not sure what would taste complimentary with and here i stumbled across this...im not wierd....so north carolina coasters have been doing it for pie crust for forever....thankyou very much....

[@kaybrown4010]

Blessings on you and your little one! 💕 See you in the Fall!

[@AgrippaKCsGunTime]

This pie was a big hit. i have powdered coconut milk that i blended with the whipped creme and so FYI... it was awesome.

[@yahee122]

AgrippaKC’s 360 World omg where’d you get the powdered coconut milk??

[@AgrippaKCsGunTime]

www.amazon.com/Chaokoh-Coconut-Milk-Powder-60g/dp/B00BJNVM3G

[@AgrippaKCsGunTime]

also i added 2 drops of banana extract to tame the lemon lime juice blend.

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Congratulations and good luck! I just discovered your channel will be watching older videos. Love the music!

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Welcome, Karen! Glad you're enjoying our videos!

[@joselara5830]

Simple and simply delicious!

[@food52]

Glad you enjoyed the recipe Jose!

[@OhhKikka]

Wow! I’ve never heard of this crust. I’m in my 50s from California.

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I just love this little lady's way of presenting the guest chefs and the recipes here on FOOD52. Her demeanor is calm and charming. I just want to give her a hug! Have a beautiful healthy baby, dear, and come back to us soon!

[@camerrill]

Revel in the messy glory of your new baby love! Thanks for this pie recipe; it looks like a great pie-in-your face pie!!

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Best Wishes sent your way,Enjoy the bun in the oven♡♡

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Congratulations on your truest of blessings, Mama❤️

[@reginamiranda6854]

My daughter made it, it was delicious, so yummy.

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You are going to be just fine!!! Happy baby 👶 delivery 🤗🤗. Will wait very patiently for the fall videos... in the meantime I bought you genius desserts book to play with while waiting 😸😸😸.

[@donnaamesmann3253]

I have never heard of this pie. I looks amazing 😍 Definitely going to make it. Here in Canada.

[@food52]

Let us know how it turns out, Donna!

[@RyuzaChuden]

A lovely lady made us a lemon pie with a saltine crust and I’ve been looking for something similar

[@redrobin7638]

Just made it - its wonderful!

[@bobbietaylor4572]

Wishing u the best of luck with the impending little one!🤗 TY for this great recipe! 🙌🏻

[@thisispeacefull]

Oh man... this pie looks amazing! Similar to the lime icebox cake, which has become one of my go-to dessert recipes! Best of luck and lots of 💛✨ to you 🤗

[@marcielayton4652]

Best wishes to you and your family!

[@carlosdyer5868]

This looks easy enough for even the laziest Bachelor like me to bring to a family beach weekend. Instead of my usual grocery store Deli box of donuts ! I'm going to do a trial run this weekend and see how it turns out. Best to Mom,Dad and baybee !!

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Let us know how it goes!

[@cjohnson4342]

Just the perfect kind of retro recipe and history that I love. Btw, never heard of this before...

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Let us know if you try it, Dan!

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Thank you so very much for posting this deliciousness!! Prayers heading your way for y’all and baby!!

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[@jeannecooke4862]

Follow a Great Atlantic Seafood Dinner with that sublime dessert!

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That sounds like a great plan, Jeanne!

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Yummy , looks delicious .

[@tracisanchez3399]

Looks just delicious. Thank you

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Glad you enjoyed, Traci!

[@ModestMom2009]

🥧Thank you!!👶Congratulations!!!!💖

[@karl9828]

Congratulations on the Bread in the oven and look forward to more great recipes! Oh and I make a deadly Key Lime pie, this will kick it up a bit! Thanks

[@obxtkhart]

That pie looks Delicious 😊 So looking forward to making it. Thank you for always sharing the wonderful recipes. Also wanted to send you a Big Congratulations and God's Blessings on your new baby 😇

[@mike856ms]

Congratulations on your baby. I am so making this pie. What an genius idea for"A stupid pie".

[@SuperBina01]

You can also put it in a Graham cracker crust and add a can of cherry pie filling. It's amazing

[@food52]

That sounds delicious -- thanks for sharing, Sabrina!

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@Food52 I saw that!! That little, "LOOK AT THIS!!!" surprise at 1:50.... Congratulations!

[@theresatyler4043]

Sounds like a Key Lime Pie mutation! lolol...! Can't wait to try it! Love, love, Saltines.!❗👍🤭🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🍋🍋🍋🍈🍘 Congratulations👶🏼👶🏼👶🏼👶🏼💖

[@jayatkinson1152]

OH MY... I have to try this pie! We don't have this in the UK XXX

[@food52]

Let us know how you like it, Jay!

[@darlenehopper2141]

It does look good

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[@rhansen1969]

I will definitely have to try making this!

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Let us know if you do, Rifka!

[@Sweetpea1128]

Love the name “Beach Pie”. I live in the Midwest but have been too US beaches North (Great Lakes), South (Gulf Coast), East (Atlantic off Cape Cod), and West (Pacific off San Francisco), and I love anything called beach. I especially love this soda cracker crust. But best of all is your new little person! God bless and enjoy! Going to subscribe now! 😁❤️

[@food52]

Welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video and recipe!

[@tpowell369]

Thanks for sharing this recipe...definitely going to try it. Best of luck with the little one

[@silverteacakes]

I look forward to making it. I never heard of this particular pie. Congratulations on the 👶🏻.

[@keywestconch8]

It's a Key Lime Pie I was born in Key West. Practically everyone in my family can make this.. minus the saltine crackers. Graham cracker crust not optional

[@silverteacakes]

keywestconch8 I make key lime pie from scratch. I knew this had to be a spin-off of the key lime pie. I never heard of a saltine crust. I love Key West. I lived in Fort Lauderdale for a number of years.

[@ssy12335]

I am a nurse lying in bed after 3 consecutive 12 hour night shifts...and first thing I'm gonna do when I get my rear in gear is make this pie.

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Let us know how you like it!

[@barrez7300]

BLESSINGS✨ YOU ARE LOVELY AND SWEET like this pie! Love it and subscribed.

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Welcome! Glad to have you, Bar!

[@MsShaw-uv8vy]

So I made this pie. It is chilling now but I added a tiny bit of sugar to the crust and I browned butter and refrigerated it and whipped it back to soften butter consistently and mixed it in the crust instead of plain butter. I hope it is good oh yeah and I added lemon and lime zesty in addition to the kosher salt. And vanilla in the whipped cream but no sugar

[@food52]

Thanks for sharing your variations! How did you like it?

[@joansnow4013]

I will have to try

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Let us know if you do, Joan!

[@lisaboban]

That baby is going to be a genius!

[@aafsterlife9647]

BEST OF LUCK! Waiting for you to be back SOON!

[@snowblo1]

My very 1st time making a key lime pie was a few days ago, and it turned out okay. I didn't use any egg yolks & honestly there was a bit of a bitter note to it. Well I did some research & found out that I had used the wrong type of limes (only had those large, golf ball, Persian limes available), and I probably should have used the egg yolks. Well make an attempt at making this saltine cracker lemon/key lime pie. But will make sure I use the eggs & wait until I can get my hands on some real key limes.

[@food52]

Let us know how it turns out!

[@MたいしS]

That looks amazing.

[@rosarioperez7509]

Thank looks so yummy!!

[@jo-cindaoquian8167]

Thank you and good luck with baby!

[@lisaeastes3104]

A must try!

[@andreagoble5353]

Can't wait to try it

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Let us know how it goes!

[@judiegarnett2644]

can't wait to make over the weekend w/ my boys

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Let us know how it goes, Judie!

[@judiegarnett2644]

@@food52 it was GREAT!! my crust did not hold well.. Not sure what I did not do correct. But will make again.

[@cherifinkbiner8393]

Can't wait to try this~ Andd Congratulations on your future son/daughter~

[@ashlady9]

Aw my gol this sounds amazing

[@stephaniedantzler276]

That looks so delicious 😋

[@Eyeamgoddesspeaceloveandlight]

That looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it!

[@Eyeamgoddesspeaceloveandlight]

Congrats on the baby 💞💞💞

[@amyh1011]

Love your videos; always instructive and funny! Enjoy your new baby, and see you in the fall.

[@sammysoppy3361]

I’m trying to make this right now and yea it’s not looking so great and that’s how you know you’re totally hopeless in the kitchen because this has got to be the simplest recipe yet I managed to fuck it up lol. Yay

[@AnthropoidOne]

Lived in NC my whole life. Never heard of saltine cracker crust.

[@burtonporter8437]

Donnoha me too 🤷‍♂️

[@DivaViews]

So? Your knowledge or lack of it, does not negate its existence.

[@AnthropoidOne]

DivaViews wow...that’s a powerful insight.😑

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

@@DivaViews They didn't say anything about negating it's existence. They only said they'd never heard of it. My husband has lived in NC his entire life also, and he too says he's never heard of saltine cracker crust. Furthermore, just because someone wasn't raised having this pie served during their upbringing doesn't mean they're stupid. Lack of knowledge... 😡 Now he's heard of it. Does that make him any "smarter"? 🙄

[@juansierralonche9864]

@@AnthropoidOne That is the implication though, isn't it? If I haven't heard of it, I question the fact thar it exists anywhere near me?

[@cait__l]

Happy for you!

[@crystalgrose]

That looks so good and is so easy - a great combo! Thanks so much! This is a dessert when you want something sweet, but don't feel like making it kind of thing. Very unique crust as well. Will definitely give this a try - maybe even for the holidays. Congrats to you and may you have a successful delivery and wonderful motherhood :)

[@food52]

Let us know if you try it, Crystal!

[@crystalgrose]

@@food52 : Ok! I sure will :)

[@susanbashynski1373]

No luck, just many blessings to you and your family on the new addition! :)

[@783342]

I've changed it to Keto. Many blessings to add to your special blessing you are soon to receive.

[@paulaw418]

How do you make it keto?

[@patsummer135]

Yes can you plz share your keto version? Thanks!

[@783342]

@@paulaw418 on Tara's Keto Kitchen you would find a hazelnut base and lemon curd filling. The only correlation with the Atlantic Beach recipe is the whipped cream with salt on top. Up to you. There are others maybe with almond flour. No wheat being allowed, of course.

[@paulaw418]

@@783342 Thank you!

[@angiegraf3760]

The crust looks great. But with my acid reflex, it's sad that I can't eat a lemon or lime pie. I want to know if canned peaches or apples etc.can be substituted ?

[@xandreax80]

I bet orange would work or pineapple

[@b.walker5955]

This was my nannies pie. Bill Smith who? : ) Just kidding. She used graham crackers and meringue. Which is the one you were mentioning. She called it lemon ice box pie-served ice cold. Will encourage my mom to try it this way. The woman ADORES saltines. She makes a mock apple pie made out of ritz crackers, so she just may take the dive into the Atlantic Beach Pie of Bill Smith. ~ As for "THIS RIGHT HERE..." is simply magical isn't it? What a gift you were given to experience creation, you are a creator! Easy Breezy birthing wishes to you! ; )

[@food52]

Thanks for sharing -- let us know if you try it!

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

I hate making pie crust so this is perfect.

[@estelademariaandemeowonoan8027]

GOOD LUCK WITH THE BABY. Gonna miss ya cooking explanations

[@MrRemo71]

Would using Ritz or Club crackers add more butter flavor to the crust?