There are some special times that call for a special dessert, like hosting your favorite people, for example. Well, the creaminess and chocolatey goodness of Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge should be at the top of your must-serve dessert list when that time arises! Being the First Lady, Mamie was known around the White House for her hospitality and for serving her guests these abundantly delicious, bite-size, nutty, and chocolatey fudge nuggets. She loved to bake and give gifts to those around her, so it’s no surprise that her decadent, self-titled Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge became a well-known staple of her giving nature. Her recipe is so easy, yet it provides a plethora of glorious enjoyment that everyone can indulge in while spending some sweet time together. Join Mamie and happily restart the trend of hospitality from days gone by. It will be a welcome sight (and taste)!
Ingredients
- 3 (4-ounce) bars semi-sweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
- 3 (4-ounce) bars German’s sweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
- 2 cups marshmallow creme
- 2 cups pecans
- 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
Directions
Step 1 –Line an 8-inch square baking dish and a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2 –In a large bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, add the semi-sweet chocolate bits, the German sweet chocolate bits, the marshmallow cream, and the pecans and beat to combine.
Step 3 –In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar, the salt, the butter, and the evaporated milk and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly, until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved, about 6 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the milk mixture to the chocolate mixture and beat until the chocolate has melted.
Step 5 –Immediately pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared baking dishes.
Step 6 –Let the fudge cool on a wire rack for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
Step 7 –Slice and serve.