Atlantic Beach Pie: The Sweet & Salty Southern Classic!!!

Store-bought works great

Finely chopped pecans (optional)

¼ cup

For extra crunch in the base

For the Filling:

Granulated sugar

1 cup

Sweetness base

All-purpose flour

½ cup

Thickens the custard

Salt

½ tsp

Balances the sweetness

Large eggs

Bind the filling

Sweetened condensed milk (1 can)

14 oz

The magic ingredient — rich and creamy

Flaked coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

1 cup

Toasted for best flavor

Chopped pecans

1 cup

Toasted for crunch

Pure vanilla extract

1 tsp

For warmth and depth