Mamie Eisenhower's Fudge
A rich, creamy chocolate fudge loaded with walnuts, based on First Lady Mamie Eisenhower’s beloved recipe. Perfect for holiday gifting or sweet cravings.
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Ingredients
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 3 milk chocolate candy bars 15.5 oz total, broken into pieces
- 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 23 oz
- 1 jar marshmallow creme 7 oz
- 1 can evaporated milk 12 oz
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil and grease with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- In a large heatproof bowl, add milk chocolate bars, semisweet chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, and chopped walnuts.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine evaporated milk, granulated sugar, and remaining 8 tablespoons of butter. Stir often and bring to a boil.
- Boil mixture for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour the hot mixture over the chocolate bowl. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
- Transfer fudge to prepared pan and level the top. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
- Once chilled, lift fudge from pan using foil and cut into 1-inch squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
Using quality chocolate will yield a richer fudge. For variation, swap walnuts with pecans or leave the nuts out entirely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1squaresCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 20.2gProtein: 2.2gFat: 9.2gSaturated Fat: 4.4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 13mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 18.1g