Pecan Pralines

Name: Pecan Pralines
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for parchment; 1 c. light-brown sugar; 1 c. granulated sugar; 1 c. melted vanilla-bean ice cream; 9 1/2 oz. pecans, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups); 1/2 tsp. salt

By Cheryl SlocumPublished: Jan 5, 2012

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Yields:

16 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Cal/Serv:

311

No Mardi Gras fete's menu would be complete without some sort of sweet treat filled with pecans, and these pralines will hit the spot after a spicy meal.

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Ingredients

5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for parchment
1 cup light-brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup melted vanilla-bean ice cream
9 1/2 oz. pecans, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1. Step 1Line 2 baking pans with parchment, butter parchment, and set aside. In a medium pot over medium-low heat, combine sugars and ice cream, stirring with a clean, metal spoon until sugars are dissolved. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush down sides of pot to prevent sugars from crystallizing.
2. Step 2Add 5 tablespoons butter and stir to combine. Fit pot with a candy thermometer, increase heat to medium, and let cook until mixture reaches 240°F. Remove pot from heat and stir in pecans and salt. until slightly opaque, 30 to 60 seconds.
3. Step 3Drop praline mixture, by 2 heaping tablespoons, onto prepared baking pans. Let pralines cool until set, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.