Emeril's Creamy Pralines Recipe

Indulge in the rich, creamy perfection of Emeril's famous pralines! This easy-to-follow recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth pralines with a delightful crunch of pecans. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet treat, these pralines are a Southern classic you won't want to miss. Adapted from emerils.com.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 198 kcal
Protein 3g
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Emeril's Creamy Pralines 35

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Ingredients for Emeril's Creamy Pralines

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How to Make Emeril's Creamy Pralines

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt, and sweetened condensed milk.
  2. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth and a light amber color (about 8-10 minutes). Be careful not to burn.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and pecans.
  5. Using a candy thermometer, verify the mixture has reached 234-240°F (soft-ball stage). Alternatively, test by dropping a small amount into a glass of ice water; it should form a soft ball that flattens slightly when removed.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, drop the praline mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each praline.
  7. Allow the pralines to cool completely at room temperature (at least 1-2 hours) before serving.
  8. Once cooled, use a thin knife to gently lift the pralines from the baking sheet.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

114g

Fat

9g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Emeril's Creamy Pralines?

Emeril's Creamy Pralines takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Emeril's Creamy Pralines?

Emeril's Creamy Pralines has approximately 198 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Emeril's Creamy Pralines?

The key ingredients for Emeril's Creamy Pralines are Granulated Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Light Corn Syrup, Butter, Salt, Sweetened Condensed Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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