Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Finely crush the ritz crackers by hand or using a food processor, but avoid turning them into dust.
Combine the crushed crackers with granulated sugar and softened butter, kneading until the mixture resembles dough.
Press the mixture into an 8-inch pie pan and chill for 15 minutes. Bake for 20 minutes until the crust is fragrant and golden-brown.
Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes.

Notes

For a creamier filling, ensure that all dairy ingredients are at room temperature.
You can use different citrus juices if desired, but the lemon and orange provide a classic flavor combination.
Garnish with Maldon salt for an added touch of flavor and presentation.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 575
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 61g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.