Best 10 Pecan Praline Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of pecan praline sauce, a Southern classic that elevates desserts with its luscious, nutty flavor and velvety texture. This versatile sauce is a symphony of caramelized sugar, creamy butter, and toasted pecans, creating a rich, golden-brown masterpiece. Drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, or French toast for a delightful breakfast or brunch experience. Elevate your ice cream and yogurt with its sweet, nutty embrace, or create a decadent topping for your favorite pound cake or cheesecake. The pecan praline sauce also pairs beautifully with fresh fruits, adding a touch of sophistication to fruit salads and grilled fruit skewers. With its versatility and irresistible taste, this sauce is a must-try for any dessert enthusiast. Dive into our collection of pecan praline sauce recipes, ranging from classic to innovative, each offering a unique twist on this Southern treasure.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SOUR CREAM WAFFLES WITH FRESH PEACHES AND TOASTED PECAN PRALINE SAUCE



Sour Cream Waffles with Fresh Peaches and Toasted Pecan Praline Sauce image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 35m

Yield s: 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup packed light brown muscovado sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 ripe peaches, halved, pitted and sliced
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cardamom
1 cup whole milk
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons pure cane sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Nonstick spray or melted unsalted butter, for waffle iron
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
Sprigs fresh mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the muscovado, butter and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in the cream and cook for an additional minute, continuing to whisk. Remove from heat and stir in the pecans and peaches. Keep warm over a double boiler.
  • For the waffles: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cardamom and in a large bowl. Whisk together the milk, sour cream, butter, cane sugar, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk until just combined. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat a waffle iron and lightly spray with nonstick spray or brush with butter. Add about 1/2 cup of the batter per waffle. Close the lid and wait until the steam has stopped emerging from the cracks of the iron, about 4 minutes.
  • Serve the waffles with the toasted pecan praline sauce, dust with confectioner's sugar and garnish with a sprig of mint.

PECAN-PRALINE CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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You can use store-bought pralines to make the crust for this fluffy cheesecake, but Big Sugar's quick praline recipe is worth the extra effort, as is the buttery caramel sauce that gets pooled on top.;) Recipe by Lisa Ritter. From: Big Sugar's Blockbuster Desserts, published in the March 2008 edition of Food & Wine Magazine. Chilling Time - overnight.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 pinch salt
10 ounces graham crackers, crushed
1 lb full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
24 ounces full-fat sour cream
caramel sauce, for serving
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • PREPARE THE CRUST::
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & wrap the outside of a 10-inch round springform pan with foil.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the pecans with 1/2 teaspoon of the butter, 1/2 tablespoon of the granulated sugar, the brown sugar, the cream and salt.
  • Spread the nuts on the prepared baking sheet and arrange them, right side up in a single layer.
  • Bake for about 18 minutes, until the sugar is caramelized and the pecans are toasted; let cool.
  • Transfer all but 12 of the pecans to a food processor.
  • Add the graham crackers and pulse until finely ground.
  • Add the remaining stick of melted butter and 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and pulse until the crumbs are moistened.
  • Press the crumbs over the bottom of the pan and two-thirds of the way up the side of the prepared springform pan.
  • PREPARE THE FILLING:.
  • In a clean food processor, pulse the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, and pulse until incorporated.
  • Scrape down the side of the bowl.
  • Pulse in the vanilla and sour cream.
  • Scrape the batter into the pan and bake in the center of the oven for about 1 hour, until the top of the cheesecake is lightly golden in spots and the center is slightly jiggly.
  • Transfer the cake to a rack and let cool completely.
  • Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
  • Unwrap the cheesecake and discard the foil.
  • Remove the ring and transfer the cake to a plate.
  • Arrange the 12 reserved pecans on top.
  • Using a warm, slightly moistened knife, cut the cake into wedges, wiping and rewetting the blade between slices.
  • Transfer the slices to plates and pour some of the Caramel Sauce on top.
  • Serve with the remaining Caramel Sauce.
  • *The cheesecake can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • PREPARE THE CARAMEL SAUCE:.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the butter with all three sugars and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Cook over moderately high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the cream and boil for 2 minutes longer.
  • Transfer the caramel sauce to a pitcher.
  • Stir in the vanilla and salt and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • **The caramel can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
  • Whisk to combine before serving.

PECAN PRALINE BREAD PUDDING WITH IRISH CREAM SAUCE RECIPE



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This is a special dish to me because it makes my family say 'Mmmmmm'. It is often requested at holidays, special occasions and once instead of Birthday cake. This dish is sweet, rich and has amazing texture.

Provided by KerryBnTX

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup sugar
4 whole eggs
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons real vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 -8 cups French bread cubes (Fresh or day old is fine)
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup irish cream (Bailey's or similar)
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon heaping cornstarch

Steps:

  • Directions.
  • Heat Oven to 300 degrees.
  • Butter a 9"x13" glass baking pan.
  • To prepare Custard:.
  • Whisk custard ingredients until well combined. Add in Bread and let soak while you make the topping.
  • To prepare Topping:.
  • Mix ingredients until crumbly and butter is incorporated throughout.
  • To assemble:.
  • Pour Custard Mixture into Buttered pan. Spread Topping Mixture evenly over Custard.
  • Bake 45 minute @ 300 degrees. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake an additional 15 minute It should look puffed up and test done. Let set for 10-15 minute before serving.
  • To prepare Irish Cream Sauce:.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat stir & dissolve Sugar into Cream. Add the Irish Cream, raise heat and bring to low boil. Let boil 2-3 minute to burn off alcohol. Make a slurry by adding the Milk & Corn Starch together & stirring util completely dissolved. Lower heat, add slurry, return to boil & stir constantly. Let thicken until spoon is coated and a nice sauce consistency. Remove from heat & cover until ready to serve. Yield: serves 12.
  • Notes:
  • Serve sauce over pudding as desired.

PRALINE PECAN BREAD PUDDING WITH RUM SAUCE



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Woo! Talk about comfort on a plate! This is a stunner of a dessert that's well worth the effort it takes to prepare. Enjoy!

Provided by Cyndee Davis

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slice white bread, cubed
3 eggs, beaten
2 c milk, scalded
1/4 c butter or margarine
2/3 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Put bread cubes in greased 1 1/2 to 2 quart baking dish. Beat eggs, sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Scald the milk; add butter and; cool slightly, add to the egg sugar mixture; mix well Add pralines (see recipe below). Pour over bread cubes. Bake in a 325 degree oven with pan setting in a pan of water for about 45 minutes, or until knife inserted comes out clean. While warm, top with rum sauce (see recipe below) and sprinkle with reserved pralines.
  • 2. Rum Sauce: 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. white sugar Dash of salt 1/4 c. butter 1/2 c. light cream 1/2 c. corn syrup 1 t vanilla 3 T light run or ½ t rum extract Mix all ingredients except rum extract in sauce pan, cook over medium heat until it boils, stirring constantly. Cool for about 15 minutes, then add and add vanilla and rum.
  • 3. Pralines ½ c plus 2 T sugar 2 T cream 1½ t. butter or margarine ¼ t. cinnamon 1/8 t. salt 1/2 t. vanilla 1 c. nut meats (I used pecans) Combine all ingredients except vanilla and nuts in a 1-qt. saucepan. Mix well and bring to boil over medium heat. Cook until 244 degrees (firm ball stage), stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and nuts. Continue stirring until coating grains on nuts. Spread on cookie sheet to cool. Add to bread pudding, reserving 3 T for topping.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH PRALINE PECAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Pumpkin Bread Pudding With Praline Pecan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by db74105

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 large eggs
1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt, I use sea salt
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes about 10 cups
praline sauce
1 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bread Pudding.
  • 1. Wisk together eggs and then add the next 8 ingredients. Stir in bread cubes and seal the bowl with plastic wrap. Cool over night.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350. Pour mixture into a greased 13 X 9" pan. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for 15 minutes.
  • Praline Sauce.
  • 1. Heat pecans in a skillet over medium-low heat, stiring often for 3 to 5 minutes. Until lightly toasted and fragrant. remove pecans from skillet.
  • 2. Cook brown sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. This takes 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and vanilla.
  • 3. Pour over bread pudding while hot, hopefully bread pudding is hot and put in oven until the sauce begins to bubble.

CHOCOLATE PECAN PRALINE SAUCE (PAMPERED CHEF)



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A Pampered Chef consultant demonstrated this recipe at one of my Pampered Chef kitchen shows. It was a big hit with all my guest! Perfect for any chocolate craving!!!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 dash salt
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter and chocolate chips over medium heat.
  • Stir until blended and add brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
  • Boil 5 minutes.
  • Add evaporated milk, pecans, and vanilla extract.
  • Stir and boil 1 minute longer.
  • Cool a little and serve warm on top of ice cream or a brownie sundae!

PECAN PRALINE SAUCE



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As a working mother, I need fast recipes that are guaranteed to satisfy my family. This nutty ice cream topping is a hit. -Evelyn Logan, Fresno, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugars, flour, salt, water and orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the marshmallows and butter; cook and stir until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PECAN PRALINE CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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This is an airy light cheesecake, which takes a bit more work, but it's worth it.Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup pecan halves
1 stick plus 1/2 tsp. unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup plus 1/2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. light brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsps. heavy cream
pinch of salt
2 packets graham crackers, about 10 oz. crushed
1 lb. full fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
24 oz. sour cream
caramel sauce:
4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softrened
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. light brown sugar
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and wrap the outside of a 10 inch springform pan with foil. Toss the pecans with 1/2 teaspoon of butter, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, the brown sugar, cream and salt in a bowl. Spread the nuts on baking sheet. Bake for 18 minutes, until sugar is caramelized and pecans are toasted. Let cool.Put all but 12 of the pecans in a food processor along with the graham crackers. Pulse until fine. Add the remaining melted butter and 1/3 cup of sugar and pulse until crumbs are moistened. Press crumbs over bottom and 2/3 up the sides of the prepared pan. To make the filling, in a clean processor, pulse the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, pulse unti mixed. Pulse in vanilla and sour cream then scrape filling into the prepared pan. Bake for about an hour or until the top of the cheesecake is lightly golden in spots and center is slightly jiggly. Transfer cheesecake to a rack and let it cool completely. Wrap it in plastic and refrigerate it overnight. To make the sauce, in a pan, mix the butter with all the sugars and bring to a boil. Stir constantly. Add the cream. Boil for 2 minutes. Transfer to pitcher. Stir in the vanilla and salt and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or overnight. Unwrap cheesecake and discard foil. Remove ring and transfer cake to a plate. Arrange 12 reserved pecans on top. Using a warm slightly moistened knife, cut cake into wedges, wiping and rewetting the blade between slices. Transfer to plates and pour some of the caramel sauce on top. Pass remaining sauce.

PECAN PRALINE SAUCE



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I've fiddled around with various recipes and came up with this one. It's a very rich and buttery sauce. DO NOT look at the calorie and fat content..lol We like this served over bread pudding and it is wonderful over vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks)
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup (Karo)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • In large heavy saucepan heat butter over low heat until melted.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil over medium high heat.
  • Turn heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

PECAN PRALINE SAUCE



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Make and share this Pecan Praline Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2 cups pecan pieces
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until thickened.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality pecans. This will ensure that your sauce has the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the pecans before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Use a heavy saucepan to make the sauce. This will help to prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Stir the sauce constantly while it is cooking. This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
  • Do not overcook the sauce. Otherwise, it will become thick and syrupy.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. This will allow it to thicken up a bit.

Conclusion:

Pecan praline sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to top a variety of desserts, such as ice cream, waffles, pancakes, and French toast. It can also be used as a filling for cakes, pies, and pastries. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sauce, pecan praline sauce is a great option. Be sure to experiment with different variations of the recipe to find the one that you like best.

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