Dark Chocolate Pralines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate pralines are my go to treat when I want something decadent but manageable. What I love most is how quick they come together in just under an hour, making them perfect for last minute gift giving or satisfying a chocolate craving without spending all day in the kitchen. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging in these little gems. The combination of rich chocolate, buttery praline coating, and just a hint of sea salt creates something truly special that tastes like it came from a fancy confectionery shop.
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Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate chips
- 800 ggranulated sugar
- 200 glight brown sugar
- 100 gsea salt
- 120 mlheavy cream
- 250 gunsalted butter
- 4 egglarge egg yolks
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 400 gpraline coating sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine dark chocolate chips, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Stir until smooth and melted.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Pour the cream mixture into the chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sea salt.
- 4
Pour the praline mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool and set at room temperature.
- 5
Once set, melt the praline coating sugar in a small saucepan over low heat. Dip each praline into the melted sugar, coating completely.
- 6
Place coated pralines on a piece of parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the coating to set.
- 7
Store pralines in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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