Pecan and Chocolate Pralines
Decadent homemade pralines combining toasted pecans with a rich caramel base, topped with melted chocolate and a perfectly placed pecan half. These classic Southern confections make for an elegant dessert or gift.
Ingredients
- •2 cups pecan halves
- •1 cup sugar
- •1 cup light brown sugar
- •½ cup heavy cream
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •4 ounces semisweet chocolate
- •1 piece candy thermometer
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Stirring gently, bring 2 cups pecans, both sugars, cream, and butter to a boil in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Boil, occasionally swirling pan, until thermometer registers 236°F, 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens and pecans are suspended in syrup, 2-3 minutes.
11 min
- 2.
Drop candy by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared sheets. Let cool completely. Spoon some melted chocolate over; place a pecan half on top. Chill until set, about 30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight in refrigerator. Return to room temperature before serving.
30 min
