Washington pie

American  

noun

1. a Boston cream pie with raspberry jam instead of custard between the layers.

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Etymology

Origin of Washington pie

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

And when the Washington pie and the Marlborough pudding came, the squash, the mince, the cranberry-tart, and the blazing plum-pudding, then the children were put through their genealogical catechism.

From The Brick Moon and Other Stories by Hale, Edward Everett

This filling may be used not only for pie, but for cake, cream puffs, Washington pie and for similar desserts.

From Quantity Cookery Menu Planning and Cooking for Large Numbers by Richards, Lenore

"Oh, but that's because the first proprietor's first wife occupied that room—and she was famous for her Washington pie," Tom answered readily.

From The S. W. F. Club by Jacobs, Caroline E. (Caroline Elliott Hoogs)

Make two cakes as for Washington pie, then take one cup of sweet cream and three tablespoonfuls of white sugar.

From The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home by Gillette, F. L. (Fanny Lemira)

A man went into a southern restaurant not long ago and asked for a piece of old-fashioned Washington pie.

From Toaster's Handbook Jokes, Stories, and Quotations by Fanning, C. E. (Clara Elizabeth)