Mamie Eisenhower is probably the First Lady with the most famous Pumpkin Pie recipe. Though she was primarily known as a gracious hostess who entertained an unprecedented number of heads of state and leaders from around the world, she was also known for her outgoing personality, and for being quite the penny pincher who clipped coupons for the White House staff. But it’s her famous pumpkin pie that got housewives across the country talking. Every Thanksgiving during her husband’s administration in the 1950’s, her recipe for Pumpkin Chiffon Pie was printed in thousands of newspapers and reproduced by housewives all over the country. With a much lighter taste than traditional pumpkin pie, it became a huge hit.
Since nutritional guidelines weren’t as strict back in the 1950’s, this no-bake pie calls for raw eggs. If you’re against consuming uncooked eggs, you can also use whipped cream in its place. Either way, Mamie Eisenhower’s Pumpkin Chiffon Pie is a delicious alternative to traditional pumpkin pie.
