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
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 35m
Yield s: 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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