Praline Sauce Recipe

Elevate your desserts with this easy-to-make praline sauce! Its rich, nutty flavor is incredible drizzled over cinnamon cream cheese frosting, spice cake, or carrot cake. Imagine the delightful crunch when paired with candied pecans! Get creative – use it as a unique twist on sweet potato casserole instead of marshmallows. This versatile sauce is sure to become a new favorite!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 16.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Praline Sauce

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How to Make Praline Sauce

  1. Melt 1/4 cup (57g) of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar and 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

3g

Carbs

0g