Brown Butter Pralines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Pralines are a luxurious confection combining browned butter, two types of sugar and toasted nuts. This recipe brings together rich caramel flavours with buttery depth, taking just 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook. The result is an indulgent treat featuring pecans or hazelnuts, finished with a dusting of confectioners' sugar. These pralines suit anyone seeking an elegant homemade sweet to enjoy or share.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 150 glight brown sugar
- 10 gsea salt
- 120 mlheavy cream
- 120 mlunsalted milk
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 5 gsalt
- 200 gpecans or hazelnuts
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone mat for easier cleanup.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a deep golden brown.
Tip: Be patient, as this process can take up to 10 minutes.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully whisk in the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and sea salt until well combined.
- 4
Add the heavy cream, unsalted milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Use a whisk or a spatula to avoid incorporating air.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
Tip: Don't let the mixture boil.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and a pinch of the pecans or hazelnuts until well combined.
- 7
Gradually pour the hot butter mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 8
Add the remaining pecans or hazelnuts and stir until they are evenly distributed.
Tip: Use a spatula to fold the nuts into the mixture.
- 9
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each praline.
Tip: Use a spoon or a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture.
- 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pralines are golden brown and set.
Tip: Keep an eye on the pralines, as they can quickly go from golden to burnt.
- 11
Remove the pralines from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't skip this step, as the pralines will be more brittle if not cooled properly.
- 12
Transfer the pralines to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired.
Recipe Variations
Get AI-powered ingredient substitution suggestions.
You Might Also Like
Lindt Excellence & tahini brownies
These fudgy brownies are my go to when I want something rich and impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of Lindt chocolate and tahini creates this wonderfully complex flavor that feels fancy but comes together in just an hour. Tahini brings such a lovely nuttiness while adding protein and healthy fats that make these brownies feel a bit more nutritious than your average treat. What I love most is how straightforward the whole process is, even for a novice baker like myself. Just mix, bake, and you've got decadent brownies that taste like you spent far more effort than you actually did.
Mango & passion fruit curd sunshine tart
This is my absolute favourite tart to make when mangoes are at their peak. The combination of tangy passion fruit curd with sweet, juicy mango is pure sunshine on a plate, and the best part is that it comes together in just under an hour. Mangoes are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, so you can feel good about indulging in a slice or two. The buttery pastry is wonderfully simple to make from scratch, requiring just a few basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. It's the kind of dessert that looks impressive enough for guests but is actually quite straightforward to pull together.
Martha's basic pancake recipe
My mum Martha taught me this recipe years ago, and it's become my go to for weekend breakfasts. It's wonderfully simple, using just a handful of ingredients you likely have at home, which means it won't break the bank. The eggs give you protein to keep you full through the morning, and honestly, from start to finish you'll have fluffy pancakes on the table in under half an hour. There's something special about making pancakes from scratch, and once you nail Martha's basic method, you'll never look back.
Reviews
Sign in to write a review.