Modjeska

Modjeska is a traditional confectionery product originating from Louisville, Kentucky. It consists of a marshmallow that's dipped in buttery caramel. This sweet treat was invented in the 1880s by Anton Busath, a confectioner who named Modjeska after an actress called Helena Modjeska, who was playing in Ibsen's A Doll's House.

Over time, other candy shops in Louisville started to make their versions of Modjeska, and the sweet is still popular in the region.