Calling all beach lovers and dessert enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the Atlantic coastline. Say goodbye to boring desserts and hello to a delightful treat that captures the vibrant flavors of the ocean. Discover the secrets behind creating perfect Atlantic beach tart bars, a dessert that combines the richness of a buttery crust with the tangy sweetness of a lemon filling. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a step-by-step adventure, uncovering the culinary techniques and essential ingredients needed to make these mouthwatering tart bars. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your dessert-making journey, you'll find everything you need to know to create these captivating treats that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
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ATLANTIC BEACH TART
A saltine cracker-crust and lemon-condensed milk filling strike the perfect balance between salty and sweet. Martha made this recipe on episode 613 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add butter and sugar; pulse until combined. Firmly press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake until crust is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, whisk together condensed milk and egg yolks until thoroughly combined. Add citrus juice and whisk to combine. Pour filling into tart shell and bake until filling is set, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve garnished with whipped cream and a sprinkling of sea salt.
ATLANTIC BEACH PIE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories dessert
Time 4h25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the crackers and sugar to a food processor and pulse a few times. Add the melted butter and lemon zest, then pulse until the crumbs look like wet sand, about 30 seconds. Press crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 8-inch pie pan, then chill for at least 15 minutes. Bake the crust until the edges start to brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- For the filling: Add the condensed milk and egg yolks to a medium bowl and whisk until the yolks are incorporated. Add the lemon juice and whisk until fully combined, another 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into your prepared pie shell and bake until the filling has nearly set in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and freshly grated lemon zest and serve.
ATLANTIC BEACH PIE
Like a dreamy mash-up between a Key lime and lemon meringue pie, this surprisingly fast and easy dessert is adapted from Bill Smith, the chef at Crook's Corner, a Chapel Hill, N.C. restaurant that specializes in Southern comfort food. He was inspired by the lemon pies he ate at seafood restaurants in Atlantic Beach, N.C., while vacationing there as a child. While a food processor makes quick work of the saltine cracker crust, you don't really need any special equipment - you can just as easily make it with your hands. Top it with whipped cream just before serving, and if you're feeling flush, sprinkle it with flaky sea salt as they do at Crook's Corner, and citrus zest as we do: a lazy summer's day in pie form.
Provided by Margaux Laskey
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 4h55m
Yield One 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the crust: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Using a food processor or your hands, pulse or crush the crackers finely (stop before all the crackers turn to dust; it's O.K. if you have some little pieces). Add sugar, then butter.
- Pulse to combine or work the butter in with your hands until the crumbs hold together like dough. Press into and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Freeze for 15 minutes, then bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust gets a little color.
- Make the filling: While the crust is cooling (it doesn't need to be cold), in a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks into condensed milk, then whisk in the lemon or lime juice (or both), and salt, making sure to combine them completely.
- Pour into the shell, and bake for 14 to 16 minutes until the filling has set. Refrigerate until completely cold, 4 hours up to overnight. Serve with fresh whipped cream, lemon or lime zest and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt, if desired.
ATLANTIC-BEACH-TART BARS
Lemons bars meet Key lime pie in this luscious hybrid dessert. Sweetened condensed milk is brightened up with lemon juice for the creamy filling, and the press-in saltine crust couldn't be easier to put together.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 14-by-4-inch fluted-edge tart pans with removable bottoms with cooking spray. In a food processor, pulse crackers until finely ground (you should have 2 1/4 cups). Add butter and granulated sugar; pulse to combine. Divide mixture between pans and firmly press into bottoms and up sides. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Just before removing crusts, whisk together eggs and yolks, then whisk in condensed milk, lemon juice, and salt. Remove baked crusts from oven and carefully divide filling between pans. Return to oven and bake until set, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Remove from pans; dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into fingers or squares; serve.
Tips:
- To get the perfect shortbread crust, make sure to use cold butter and work it quickly into the flour mixture. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
- For a smooth and creamy filling, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until they are thick and pale yellow. Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate until it is well combined.
- To ensure the tarts set properly, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- For a fun and festive touch, decorate the tarts with fresh berries, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
Atlantic Beach Tart Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their buttery shortbread crust, creamy chocolate filling, and sweet tart glaze, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're serving them for a special occasion or just as a sweet snack, these tart bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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