Watergate Pie Recipes

WATERGATE CAKE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan.
• Combine the cake mix, 1 box of the instant pistachio pudding, the vegetable oil, club soda, eggs, and 1/2 cup of the chopped walnuts. Stir until just combined and pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Let cake cool then frost.
• To Make Frosting: Beat the milk into the remaining box of pistachio pudding. Prepare topping mix according to package directions. Fold into pudding mixture. Spread over top of cooled cake and sprinkle with walnuts and maraschino cherries.

WATERGATE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• To Make Crust: In a medium bowl combine flour and walnuts. Mix in softened butter or margarine until mixture is smooth. Spread mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until set and lightly browned. Allow to cool.
• To Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of the whipped topping. Beat until smooth. Spread mixture over baked crust. Chill for 1 hour.
• To Make Pudding Layer: In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Mix until pudding thickens. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping, and sprinkle with cherries and walnuts. Chill before serving.

WATERGATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, pudding mix, eggs and soda. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed for about 30 seconds, and then on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes (scraping the sides of the bowl regularly). Fold in the pecans and coconut. Transfer batter to prepared baking dish.
• Bake the cake at 350 degrees F for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
• Once the cake is cool, prepare the frosting.
• In a large bowl, combine Dream Whip and cold milk. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form (about 4-5 minutes). Add pudding mix and beat until fluffy. Spread on cake and sprinkle coconut and pecans over top.

WATERGATE PIE

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese in large bowl with wire whisk until creamy. Add dry pudding mix and milk; mix well. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping, the pineapple and marshmallows. Spoon into crust.
• Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
• Top with the remaining whipped topping just before serving. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

WATERGATE PIE

Steps:

• 1. preheat oven to 350 2. in a medium bowl combine 1/2 c walnuts, flour and butter. Mix. 3. press into 9x13 pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes 4. in a medium bowl beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and 1 cup whipped topping, beat until smooth. Spread over baked crust that has totally cooled. chill for 1 hour. 5. in a large bowl whisk pudding and 3 cups milk. Mix until pudding thickens. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with 1/4 cups walnuts. chill before serving