Creamy New Orleans Pralines
Transport yourself to the heart of the South with these irresistibly **Creamy New Orleans Pralines**, a classic confection that perfectly balances rich, nutty, and sweet flavors. Featuring buttery pecans swirled in a luscious mixture of granulated sugar, light brown sugar, heavy cream, and whole milk, this recipe captures the authentic taste of traditional Louisiana pralines. Cooked to the perfect soft-ball stage and infused with fragrant vanilla, these melt-in-your-mouth treats boast a dreamy, candy-like texture that’s both velvety and indulgent. Whether you're looking for a decadent dessert or a thoughtful homemade gift, these pralines are sure to delight. Plus, with just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a batch of these Southern gems ready to enjoy in under an hour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Pecan halves
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Prepare a large, clean sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface or a baking tray. This will be used to drop the pralines later.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and whole milk.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to simmer.
Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring the bottom is submerged but not touching the base directly.
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 238°F (soft-ball stage). This will take approximately 20-25 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately and stir in the vanilla extract, pecan halves, and salt. Stir until the mixture thickens slightly, becoming creamy but still pourable.
Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared parchment paper, spacing them apart to form individual pralines.
Let the pralines cool completely at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until they are firm and set.
Once cooled, peel the pralines off the parchment paper and place them in an airtight container for storage. They can be kept at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.3 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.1 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 709 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 430.2 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 413.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1025 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
