Martha Washington Pie Recipes

MARTHA WASHINGTON PIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Fold in nuts, crackers and vanilla. Drop by rounded 1/3 cupfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Shape into 3-1/2-in. rounds with the back of a spoon., Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Turn oven off; leave in oven with door closed for 2 hours. Toss strawberries with the remaining sugar; spoon 2/3 cup into each shell. Dollop each with whipped topping.

WASHINGTON WALNUT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll pate sucree into an 11-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Tuck overhang under dough so edges are flush with rim, and crimp edges. Lightly pierce bottom of dough with a fork. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
• Stir eggs, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Stir in walnuts, and spread mixture evenly over dough in dish.
• Bake, rotating halfway through, until filling is just set in the center and crust is golden brown, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let cool completely in pie dish on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream.

WASHINGTON CAKE

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan, 9-inch springform pan, 9-inch (9-cup) tube or Bundt pan, or four 5- by 3-inch (2-cup) loaf pans, line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, and grease again.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter on low speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium, gradually add the sugar, and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
• Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition. Total time for beating in the eggs is about 4 minutes.
• Add the cream, brandy, and vanilla.
• In 3 additions, fold in the flour mixture.
• Stir in the raisins and currants.
• Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1¼ hours for a large loaf pan or springform pan; 1 hour and 5 minutes for a tube pan; or 40 minutes for the small loaf pans.
• Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the cake to a wire rack and let cool completely, at least 1½ hours. Wrap tightly in plastic, then foil. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Use a serrated knife to cut the cake into slices.

MARTHA WASHINGTON PIE

Steps:

• Combine corn syrup, sugar and margarine in 2 quart saucepan.
• Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until mixture begins to bubble.
• Remove from heat.
• Add Cocoa Krispies; stir until well coated.
• Press mixture evenly and firmly around sides and in bottom of buttered 9 inch pie pan to form crust.
• Chill.
• Place cream cheese in mixing bowl; beat until fluffy.
• Gradually add sweetened condensed milk; mix thoroughly.
• Stir in lemon juice and vanilla.
• Pour into chilled pie crust.
• Refrigerate 1 hour; spread cherry pie filling evenly over cream cheese filling.
• Return to refrigerator about 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled.
• Cut into wedges to serve.

MARTHA WASHINGTON PIE

Steps:

• 1. Combine corn syrup, sugar, and butter in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat. Add Kellogg's Rice Krispies® cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture evenly and firmly around sides and in bottom of buttered 9-inch pie pan to form crust. Chill. Place cream cheese in mixing bowl; beat until fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk; mix thoroughly. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Pour into chilled pie crust. Refrigerate 1 hour; spread cherry pie filling evenly over cream cheese filling. Return to refrigerator about 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled. Cut into wedges to serve.

MARTHA WASHINGTON PIE

Steps:

• 1. Combine corn syrup, sugar, and margarine in 2-quart sauce pan . Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat. Add Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies cereal;stir until well-coated. Press mixture evenly and firmly around the sides and in bottom of buttered 9-inch pie pan to form crust. Chill.
• 2. Place cream cheese in mixing bowl; beat until fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk; mix thoroughly. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Pour into chilled pie crust. Refrigerate 1 hour; Spread cherry pie filling evenly over cream cheese filling. Return to refrigerator about 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled. Cut into wedges to serve.

MARTHA WASHINGTON PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• To Make Filling: Mix butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa and baking powder together until smooth; alternately mix in the milk and flour. Stir in raisins and walnuts.
• Pour mixture into pastry shells and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 60 to 70 minutes. Do not underbake.
• To Make Icing: Combine confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Gradually stir in milk until desired consistency is reached.
• Spread icing on pie once its out of the oven and still warm.