New Orleans Praline Pieces

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
New Orleans Praline Pieces
45 min.
18
155kcal

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Indulge in the sweet, nutty delight of New Orleans Praline Pieces, a classic treat that captures the essence of Southern charm and hospitality. Perfectly vegetarian and gluten-free, these delectable morsels are not only a crowd-pleaser but also a guilt-free snack option for everyone to enjoy. With a rich combination of granulated and brown sugars, heavy cream, and toasted pecans, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is both satisfying and irresistible.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking for a delightful snack to enjoy at home, these praline pieces are sure to impress. The recipe is straightforward, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced cooks alike. The warm, buttery aroma that fills your kitchen as you prepare this treat will have everyone eagerly anticipating the first taste.

With only 155 calories per serving, you can indulge in these sweet bites without the worry of overindulgence. Serve them as an antipasti, starter, or snack, and watch as they disappear from the platter in no time. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a delightful confection that embodies the spirit of New Orleans!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar light packed
  • ounces pecans toasted
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into bits

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • baking pan
  • wooden spoon
  • kitchen thermometer
  • pastry brush
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Butter a 9-inch square metal baking pan.
  2. Sift granulated sugar through a sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps or large crystals, then rub brown sugar through sieve into bowl.
  3. Pour sugars into a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan, being careful not to get sugar on side of pan.
  4. Add cream, butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook over very low heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon and washing down any sugar crystals on side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water, until sugar is dissolved (do not let simmer), 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Clamp on candy thermometer, then boil syrup over moderately high heat, undisturbed, until it registers 236°F and a teaspoon of syrup dropped into a small bowl of cold water holds a very soft ball when pressed between your fingers, 3 to 6 minutes.
  6. Remove pan from heat, leaving thermometer in place, and cool, undisturbed, until syrup registers 220°F, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir syrup with cleaned and dried wooden spoon until thickened and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes, then immediately stir in pecans. Working very fast (syrup hardens quickly), pour into baking pan, scraping sides of saucepan with wooden spoon.
  7. Let mixture harden at room temperature, about 45 minutes.
  8. Cut and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Calories155kcal
Protein2.3%
Fat51.87%
Carbs45.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.45
Glycemic Load
5.85
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.3430435061455%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.85mg
Delphinidin
0.57mg
Catechin
0.57mg
Epigallocatechin
0.44mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:154.96kcal
7.75%
Fat:9.34g
14.38%
Saturated Fat:2.81g
17.54%
Carbohydrates:18.58g
6.19%
Net Carbohydrates:17.82g
6.48%
Sugar:17.71g
19.68%
Cholesterol:10.81mg
3.61%
Sodium:4.61mg
0.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.93g
1.87%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.03%
Copper:0.1mg
5.02%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.56%
Fiber:0.76g
3.02%
Vitamin A:140.47IU
2.81%
Magnesium:10.85mg
2.71%
Phosphorus:26.39mg
2.64%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.52%
Calcium:17.94mg
1.79%
Iron:0.28mg
1.53%
Potassium:51.3mg
1.47%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.46%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.38%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious