Description
Indulgent Praline Crunch celebrates classic Southern comfort with layers of nutty caramel and crisp textures. Crunchy pecans and buttery caramel create a delightful dessert that promises sweet memories with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups (1.89 liters) Crispix cereal
- 2 cups (280 grams) pecan halves
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) light corn syrup
Flavoring and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking soda
Instructions
- Arrange a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat to prevent sticking and facilitate effortless removal of the praline crunch.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, gradually incorporating brown sugar until completely dissolved and creating a rich caramel base.
- Elevate the caramel mixture to a gentle boil, maintaining consistent stirring for approximately 5 minutes to develop deep flavor complexity.
- Introduce heavy cream into the caramel, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a velvety, cohesive texture with a glossy appearance.
- Remove from heat and infuse vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to enhance the aromatic profile of the caramel sauce.
- Incorporate mixed nuts into the warm caramel, ensuring each nut is generously coated with the sweet, golden mixture.
- Gently fold crispy rice cereal into the nut-caramel combination, creating an even distribution of crunchy elements throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, using a spatula to spread it into a uniform layer that ensures consistent texture and flavor.
- Allow the praline crunch to cool and solidify at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, or expedite the process by placing it in the refrigerator.
- Once completely set, fracture the praline crunch into rustic, irregular pieces that showcase its delightful texture and artisanal appeal.
Notes
- Customize nut selection by using your favorite types like almonds, pecans, or cashews for unique flavor profiles.
- Swap crispy rice cereal with gluten-free alternatives like rice puffs or quinoa crispies to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Control sweetness by adjusting brown sugar quantity or using a lower-glycemic sugar substitute like coconut sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg