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The Washington Post: These praline bars are like pecan pie by way of New Orleans
These praline bars are like pecan pie by way of New Orleans
Praline (nut confection) ... American pralines cooling on a marble slab. Unlike European pralines, American pralines are made with cream. Pralines (US: / ˈpreɪliːn /; New Orleans, Cajun, and UK: / ˈprɑːliːn /) are confections containing nuts – usually almonds, pecans and hazelnuts – and sugar. Cream is a common third ingredient.
What Is a Praline? A praline is a type of sugary, nutty candy. When people in the U.S. say "praline," they are usually referring to the creamy, fudgy, pecan-heavy confection popular in the American South. In other parts of the world, though, "praline" could mean something quite different.
American praline: a creamy, fudge-like confection featuring a cluster of pecans coated with a caramelized mixture of brown sugar, granulated sugar, cream (or milk or evaporated milk) and butter.
Pralines are a classic New Orleans treat. This simple recipe produces sweet, slightly crumbly brown sugar candies loaded with toasted pecans.
Discover the irresistible Old-Fashioned Pecan Pralines recipe—creamy, crunchy, and caramel-flavored. Perfect for homemade Southern treats and sweet moments!
In Belgium, "praline" is basically a synonym for any filled chocolate. In the American South, praline is a creamy, fudge-like candy made with pecans, butter, cream, and brown sugar.
