Washington pie

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Washington pie¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

That would include the Boston cream pie, as well as the simpler Washington pie, a split sponge cake with jam in the middle and powdered sugar on top that, in later years, was often filled with cream.

From Wall Street Journal

The general consensus is that the name is derived from the Washington pie plate, a straight-sided tin prevalent among 19th-century home cooks, in which both pies and cakes were baked.

From Wall Street Journal

“I would like a recipe for Washington pie, which is an old-time favorite of my husband,” she requested.

From Washington Post

In honor of Presidents’ Day, I decided to make George Washington pie using one of the recipes that appeared in The Post back before Mrs. Fountaine made her query.

From Washington Post

Almost from its inception, there was disagreement over what exactly Washington pie was and where it came from.

From Washington Post