Description
Praline sauce elevates desserts with Southern charm, blending rich caramel and toasted pecans into a luxurious drizzle. Sweet memories flow as golden warmth cascades over ice cream, creating pure indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or almonds)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan and set it over medium heat to create a precise caramel foundation for the praline sauce.
- Carefully transform granulated sugar into a golden amber liquid, gently swirling the pan to ensure even melting without scorching the delicate sugar crystals.
- When the sugar reaches a rich caramel hue, cautiously introduce heavy cream, which will cause an intense bubbling reaction. Continuously stir to create a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Fold chopped pecans into the caramel cream mixture, ensuring an even distribution of nutty texture throughout the silky sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate unsalted butter, stirring until completely melted and integrated into the sauce.
- Enhance the flavor profile by adding vanilla extract and a subtle pinch of salt, which will balance the sweetness and deepen the overall taste.
- Remove from heat and allow the praline sauce to rest and naturally thicken, creating a luxurious consistency perfect for drizzling or storing.
- Transfer the cooled sauce to an airtight container, where it can be refrigerated and enjoyed within several days, maintaining its rich, decadent character.
Notes
- Caramelize sugar slowly and evenly to prevent burning, watching the color change carefully for a perfect amber hue.
- Use room temperature cream when adding to hot sugar to minimize dangerous splattering and ensure smooth incorporation.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a deeper, more complex taste to the praline sauce.
- Store sauce in refrigerator for up to a week, gently reheating with a splash of cream to restore original consistency when serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg