Pecan Praline Topping
Transform your favorite desserts into decadent masterpieces with this irresistible Pecan Praline Topping. Featuring a luscious caramel base made from rich brown sugar, creamy butter, and velvety heavy cream, this indulgent sauce is elevated with toasted pecans for a nutty crunch in every bite. A hint of vanilla and a touch of salt perfectly balance the sweetness, making it the ultimate finishing touch for ice cream, pancakes, pies, or even bread pudding. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy topping brings a Southern-inspired flair to your creations, and it stores beautifully for later use. Treat your taste buds to the warm, buttery charm of this homemade praline topping!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquified.
Add the brown sugar and heavy cream to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to gently bubble.
Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
Fold in the pecans, ensuring they are fully coated with the caramel-like sauce.
Allow the praline topping to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm over ice cream, pancakes, pie, or any dessert of your choosing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.0 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.2 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 527 mg | 11% | |
*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.
