Praline Petits Fours
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These petite praline cakes are an absolute joy to make and honestly, they come together faster than you'd expect. With just fifteen minutes of prep and thirty minutes in the oven, you'll have elegant little treats ready to impress. The praline pieces add such a luxurious nuttiness, and here's a bonus: nuts are packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats that make these indulgences feel just a bit more wholesome. What I love most is how simple the ingredient list is, nothing fancy or hard to find, and the whole project won't break the bank. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just craving something a little fancy on an ordinary Tuesday, these petits fours deliver big flavor without demanding much fuss.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 2large eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract(optional)
- 100 gpraline pieces
- 50 gcaramel sauce
- 5 gsalt
- 2 gbaking powder
- 120 mLunsalted milk
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
- 50 gbrown sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Tip: To prevent the praline pieces from sticking, lightly dust the muffin tin with confectioners' sugar.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Beat just until combined.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- 6
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
To make the caramel sauce, combine the brown sugar, salt, and 50mL of water in a small saucepan.
Tip: Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 8
To assemble, place a small spoonful of praline pieces in the center of each cooled cake.
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