Description
Praline Crunch is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of caramelized sugar and nuts, creating a crunchy and sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves and turns a golden brown color.
- Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Add the chopped pecans and mix until they are fully coated.
- Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Let it cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness.
- Can be made with different nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- For a chocolate variation, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled praline crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg