Cindy McCain's Patriotic Twinkie™ Pie

It's a BlatherWatch tradition, instead of blogging on the Fourth of July, we celebrate American libber-dee in our own special way and offer up a red, white and blue recipe for you.

Remember Zell Miller's Red, White & Blue Ham Pie (2006)? Senator Slade Gorton's Warm Crab Dip (2007)?

This year it's an Olde McCain family recipe, personally purloined by the nimble-fingered Cindy McCain, and pawned off for years as her own. Actually she stole it from The Twinkies™ Cookbook, by Ruth Royal of Cody, Wyoming.

Nothing says "God & Country," like a Twinkies™ brand snack cake. 

Cindy McCain's Patriotic Twinkie™ Pie

1 (6-ounce) package blueberry Jell-O 3 cups boiling water 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen blueberries 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry Jell-O 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen sliced strawberries in syrup 6 to 7 Twinkies, broken or torn into 1-inch pieces 2 (5.1-ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix 6 cups milk 1 (12-ounce) container frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed

In a bowl, combine the blueberry Jell-O and 1 1/2 cups of the boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add the blueberries and stir until blended and slightly thickened. Allow to cool completely.

In another bowl, combine the strawberry Jell-O and remaining 1 1/2 cups boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add the strawberries and stir until blended and slightly thickened. Allow to cool completely.

Place half of the Twinkie pieces in a 6-quart glass bowl or trifle dish. In a separate bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk and stir according to the package instructions. Spoon half of the pudding over the Twinkies.

Spoon the blueberry mixture over the pudding spreading evenly. Top with the remaining Twinkie pieces. Spoon the remaining pudding over the Twinkies, spreading evenly. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the pudding, spreading evenly.

Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, until completely chilled and set. Top with the whipped topping just before serving. Serves 16.

Comments

[KS]

A nice recipe for sugar overload. I would have preferred one of with beer batter or any recipe that contained beer.

[joanie]

I didn't know twinkies were still around. I always preferred the chocolate cupcakes with the white icing design...what were they called?

Happy Fourth!

[FREMONT]

Wow! Twinkies and jello...a creation that could emerge only from the cavernous soul of Cindy McCain! (The Twinkie Cookbook is available for $.35 on Amazon! Helluva deal!!)

[J.Hova]

Dan White also used the "twinkie defense" We shouldn't let crazy republicans off the hook.

[Shimmy]

Why does Cindy McCain hate motherhood so much?

[sparky]

Hostess Cupcakes, joanie! We could never afford them, and my neighbor had them every day in her lunch at school.

Those twinkies are used in place of ladyfingers, which are glorified twinkies without the creme filling. I have seen that recipe before, using much more expensive ingredients. But if there is no chocolate or berry pie, why bother with dessert???

Interesting that the media obsesses over every syllable that comes out of Michelle Obama's mouth, but gives Cindy a pass regarding the drugs she stole from a charity to feed her prescription drug addiction. Interesting that Cindy's spending of over 700K on clothes this last month does not earn her the title of "elitist" but the idea of Michelle having an Ivy League education does.

Anyway, here is recipe I like to take to BBQ picnics:

2 large cans of B&M Baked Beans

1/2 to 1 cup dark molasses

1 or 2 walla walla sweet onions cut into thin rings

1/2 package of regular Little Smokies sausages OR maple bacon

salt to taste

Chop up the bacon or sausages into very small slices, brown in a skillet until slightly cooked--do not overcook.

Drain completely on a paper towel.

Put all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours. Taste to determine if you want a little more molasses or salt.

Tastes even better the next day, reheated!

[mycane]

This blog is starting to slog, where's duffman at least he kept this somewhat exciting.

[KS]

It is rumored that Duffman is still in recovery from his previous blog addiction and depression as a result Sen Clinton getting knocked out of the Presidential race by Obama. Either that or he is working behind the scenes to ensure that Hillary successfully hijacks the nomination from Obama at the Demo convention next month. Nothing has been confirmed or denied at this time.

[sparky]

A-Rod stands to lose over half his fortune, all of his homes, his jet, and his kids because when it comes to Madonna, he was thinkin' with his little head instead of his big one.

My late father would say of Madonna:
"If she has as many stickin' out of her as she had stickin' in her, she would look like a porcupine."

[KS]

Madonna has long been a bellweather of cultural decay. Good quote about her.

Hey - it's all about Madonna - she's made her millions and odds are she'll get the divorce she's looking for. Will A-rod be her next boy toy ? That will diminish him more to many if he does. Remember his infamous quote upon leaving Seattle ?"It's not about the money".

[KS]

Madonna thinks she is God but she wants to flirt with the Devil.

[joanie]

Ah, Hostess cupcakes - makes my mouth water just remember them. I have a chocolate fetish.

Your recipe sounds good. I shall give it a try.

A-Rod and Madonna? I hope not.

[Big Pink]

Cindy McCain's Twinkie-pie... mmmm