Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge

Mamie Eisenhower, America’s former First Lady, is perhaps most remembered for popularizing the color pink, transforming it into a staple of mid-century American interiors. Her love for this soft hue led to the rise of pink bathrooms, powder rooms, boudoirs, and fashion trends. However, despite her elegance and femininity, she was not particularly skilled in the kitchen. A 1955 newspaper article humorously recounts how Mamie often referred to her husband, Dwight, as the family chef, confessing that at the start of their marriage she could only make two things: mayonnaise and fudge.

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
9 tbspUnsalted butter, divided
3 bars (15.5 oz)Milk chocolate candy bars, broken
4 cups (23 oz)Semisweet chocolate chips
1 jar (7 oz)Marshmallow creme
1 can (12 oz)Evaporated milk
2 1/2 cupsGranulated sugar
2 cupsChopped walnuts

 

Preparation