Best Praline Crunch Recipes

PRALINE CEREAL CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine cereal and pecans; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla and baking soda., Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Turn onto waxed paper to cool. Break into bite-size pieces.

COFFEE-PRALINE CRUNCH ICE CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare the fudge sauce: Set a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes.
• Whisk in the cocoa powder and cook for another minute or two, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is thick and glossy. Run the sauce through the sieve into the bowl, working out any lumps directly in the sieve. Stir in vanilla. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. (You should have about 2 cups.) About 30 minutes before you assemble the cake, remove the ice cream from the refrigerator to soften.
• To assemble the cake, spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray. (This is just to help keep the plastic in place.) Press plastic wrap into the pan, making it as smooth as possible against the bottom and sides of the pan, leaving a 3-inch overhang on each of the two long sides.
• Spread one third of the softened ice cream (about 2 cups) evenly over the bottom of the pan. (If your ice cream is still too firm to spread, cut it into slices, arrange them in a layer and smooth using an offset spatula.) Lay 3 crackers over the top, breaking them to fit as needed. Top with 1/3 of the fudge sauce (about ⅔ cup), using an offset spatula to spread evenly, and half of the praline, patting into an even layer. Top with another 1/3 of the ice cream, 3 more crackers, 1/3 more fudge sauce and the remaining praline. Finish with the remaining 1/3 of ice cream and 4 more crackers. Use the plastic overhang to wrap the cake up tightly and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
• To serve, unwrap the plastic wrap, then quickly rub the outside of the pan with a warm, moistened kitchen towel to loosen. Flip out onto a serving plate and remove the plastic wrap. Top with whipped cream and more chopped praline. Cut slices with a knife dipped in hot water. (If too hard to slice, let sit for a few minutes to soften.) Serve with the remaining fudge sauce, warmed, if desired.

PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250ºF. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan; mix well.
• In large microwaveable bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and margarine.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling.
• Stir vanilla and baking soda and optional salt into sugar mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
• Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet, spreading mixture in even layer. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

PECAN PRALINE BUTTER CRUNCH CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
• Mix cake mix and pudding mix together in a bowl. Add sour cream, melted butter, eggs, butter-flavored extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and coconut extract to cake mix mixture and stir until batter is thoroughly mixed. Fold butterscotch chips and toffee baking bits into batter. Fill the prepared pan 2/3-full with batter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pan to cool completely.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add pecans, corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to melted butter; cook and stir until mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in frosting; pour over cooled cake.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CAKE WITH PRALINE CHOCOLATE CRUNCH

Steps:

• For praline chocolate crunch:
• Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Stir sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and cook without stirring, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush, until amber in color, 7-8 minutes. Stir in hazelnuts, then pour onto 1 prepared sheet, separating nuts. Let cool.
• Transfer candied nuts to a food processor. Add hazelnut oil and purée until smooth to make praline paste.
• Combine both chocolates and 3 tablespoons praline paste in a medium metal bowl (reserve remaining praline paste for praline mousse layer). Set bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in salt, then cereal. Spread out in a thin layer (about 1/8") on second prepared baking sheet. Chill until set, about 30 minutes.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled. Cover and chill remaining praline paste.
• For cake:
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 17x11x1" sheet pan with parchment paper; butter paper. Sift flour and cocoa powder into a medium bowl and set aside. Separate 4 eggs, placing yolks in a large bowl and whites in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat yolks with 1/2 cup sugar on medium speed until thick and light yellow, about 3 minutes. Beat in 4 whole eggs, one at a time, blending well between additions.
• Using clean, dry beaters, beat egg whites with remaining 1/2 cup sugar and corn syrup until slightly thickened and frothy, about 2 minutes. Add egg-white mixture to egg-yolk mixture and beat to blend. Add flour-cocoa powder mixture; fold just to blend. Spread out evenly on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until a tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely. Invert cake onto a large cutting board or baking sheet and peel off parchment. Brush cake all over with brandy. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
• For nut ganache:
• Bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Purée hot cream, hazelnut butter, and salt in a food processor. Let cool to room temperature. With machine running, add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, puréeing until smooth between additions. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Return to room temperature before using.
• Praline Mousse:
• Combine chocolate, praline paste, and butter in a medium bowl. Bring 3/4 cup cream to a boil in a small saucepan; pour over chocolate mixture. Let stand for 1 minute, then stir until melted and smooth. Beat remaining 1 cup chilled cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Assembly:
• Spread nut ganache over cake and chill in freezer until set, about 15 minutes. Spread mousse over ganache and chill in freezer until set, about 15 minutes. Cut cake crosswise into thirds; stack layers on top of each other. Trim edges, then spread Chocolate Glaze epi:recipelinkover top and sides of cake. Freeze until set, about 1 hour. Place in refrigerator and chill overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Tent with foil and keep chilled.
• Let cake stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Break up praline chocolate crunch into large shards and arrange on top of cake. Garnish with roasted hazelnuts.

PRALINE BUTTER-PECAN CRUNCH POPCORN

Steps:

• Set oven to 325 degrees.
• In a medium saucepan, combine butter, honey and brown sugar; cook, and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
• Stir in baking soda (the mixture will foam).
• In a large bowl, combine popcorn and nuts.
• Pour in the hot syrup; mix well to coat.
• Spread mixture evenly on a large buttered cookie sheet.
• Bake, until a deep golden brown (about 15 minutes), stirring every 5 minutes.
• Cool, and store in a tightly covered container for up to 4 days.

SUPER EASY AMISH PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. Combine corn syrup, brown sugar and butter in microwave save bowl. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave another 1/2 to 1 1/2 minutes (I did 1/2 only in new microwave) or until boiling.
• 2. Add vanilla (or other flavor) and baking soda and stir thoroughly. It will begin to foam. Pour mixture over pecans. Stir until coated evenly.
• 3. Spread on baking sheet lined with silpat or wax paper and bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour. Stir every 20 minutes. Cool before storing in container. Pecans will stick together but easily break apart into crunch size pieces.

PRALINE POPCORN CRUNCH

Steps:

• Butter baking sheet and large bowl.
• Toast pecans and almonds until light brown.
• Combine popped corn and nuts in a large bowl.
• Heat sugar, butter, 1/4 cup Praline liqueur and corn syrup in a heavy 2 quart saucepan.
• Stir over medium high heat, to 275~, or until soft crack stage.
• Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbls. Praline liqueur and salt.
• Pour over the popcorn and nuts.
• Mix and spread immediately on baking sheet.
• Let stand 1 hour. Break into bite sized pieces.

PUMPKIN PECAN PRALINE CRUNCH PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Mix together sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves (pumpkin pie spice can be substituted for cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in equivalent amount).
• In a separate bowl beat eggs until they are blended.
• Beat the sweetened condensed milk into the eggs.
• Slowly beat in the pumpkin.
• Beat in the mixture of seasonings and sugar.
• Pour 1/2 of mixture into each uncooked deep dish pie shell.
• Cream brown sugar and butter together.
• Mix the pecans into the dry flour.
• Mix flour and pecans into the brown sugar butter mixture until well incorporated.
• Sprinkle half of praline crunch topping onto each pie.
• Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
• Reduce temperature to 350 and continue baking for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean.

MAPLE BREAD PUDDING WITH PECAN PRALINE CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. For pecan praline crunch, lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside. In small pan, mix sugar and the water. Cook over medium heat stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring mixture to boiling. Reduce heat. Without stirring, boil gently uncovered about 7 minutes or til mixture turns a deep amber color. Remove from heat; stir in pecans. Quickly pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Cool for 30 minutes. Break or chop praline into small pieces. Set aside.
• 2. In very large bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, brown sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. Add bread pieces, stir to moisten evenly. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
• 3. Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease a 3 quart rectangular baking dish. Transfer bread mixture to the prepared baking dish; Bake, uncovered, about 40 minutes or til golden brown and a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes.
• 4. Serve warm bread pudding with scoops of ice cream. Sprinkle with pecan praline crunch. Makes 12 to 16 servings.

PECAN WALNUT PRALINE CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 250
• 2. In a large bowl combine cereal and nuts (you can use all pecans or all walnuts, it's your choice)
• 3. In a sauce pan over medium heat combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• 4. Remove from heat and add vanilla and baking soda, stir, mixture will foam up. Pour over cereal and nuts. Toss to coat evenly.
• 5. Pour mixture onto a 9x13 baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Bake for 1 hour stirring every 20min
• 6. Remove and let cool. Break into pieces and store in air tight container

PRALINE CRUNCH COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Combine sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla beating at med until light and fluffy. Add flour, tartar and soda. Beat until soft dough forms, on low speed. Stir in chips and pecans. Cover and chill 1-2 hours until firm. Oven to 375 degrees. Put 1 1/2" balls 2" apart on cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake 9-12 min or until light gold/brown. Cool.
• 2. NOTE: the recipe Barb wrote down, did not list baking soda in the ingredients list. I believe it was 1 t, but give it a try...

PRALINE MAC NUT CRUNCH CUPCAKES

Steps:

• For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard cupcake or muffin pan with 24 standard cupcake liners.
• Sift the sugar, flour, baking soda and salt into the bowl of an electric stand mixer with a whisk attachment. In a separate bowl, combine the oil, soft butter, sour cream, vanilla and eggs and whisk until combined. Add the wet mixture in three additions to the dry mixture on medium speed, scraping after each addition. In another separate bowl, whisk the cocoa and 2 1/2 cups hot water until the cocoa is fully dissolved. Add to the cake batter and whisk until the mixture is fully incorporated.
• Fill the liners three-quarters full (2 ounces) with batter and bake until golden brown and baked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
• For the nut crunch: In a medium bowl, combine the melted milk chocolate with the feuilletine, praline paste, macadamia nuts and salt. Stir to combine.
• To assemble: Cut a small hole in the middle of each chocolate cupcake and fill with the milk chocolate mac nut crunch. Pipe the Vanilla Bean Frosting on the cupcakes with a plain tip. Add a broken piece of the Caramel Almond Paper and sprinkle with the chopped macadamia nuts, if using.
• Temper the dark chocolate and dip the whole macadamia nuts in it.
• Temper the white chocolate and pipe a small amount onto parchment, using a spatula to spread and form into half clamshell shapes. Stick two halves into the frosting to open up like a clam, and then place a chocolate covered mac nut in the center.
• This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
• In medium saucepot, bring the milk and vanilla beans to a boil. Using a whisk, continuously stir in the flour until the mixture becomes thick and the flour is cooked out. Spread the hot milk mixture onto a sheet pan and top with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until fully cooled, about 20 minutes.
• In the bowl of an electric stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and vanilla for 5 minutes. Add the sugar and cream for an additional 5 minutes. Slowly add the cooled milk mixture and cream for 3 minutes until the frosting becomes white, light and fluffy. Put the frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium saucepot, heat up the sugar, stirring continuously until caramelized and golden amber in color. Add in the almonds and stir until completely coated. Pour into a thin layer onto a silicone baking mat and let cool completely.
• In a food processor, add the cooled caramel nut mix and grind into a fine powder. Using a sifter, lightly sprinkle into a thin layer on a silicone baking mat. Bake in the oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces and using.

SWEET TOPPING ESSENTIALS: PRALINE CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• 3. Add the pecans and salt to a small saucepan, over medium heat.
• 4. Toss the nuts in the pan, until they begin to brown.
• 5. Whisk the sugar, cinnamon, and water together in a bowl, and then add to the saucepan.
• 6. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the syrup begins to turn a nice golden color, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• 7. Spread the mixture out on a piece of parchment paper, and allow to cool.
• 8. Add the hardened candy to a small food prep, and give it a few 1-second pulses to break it into small pieces.
• 9. Store in the fridge, using a small jar, until ready to use.
• 10. PLATE/PRESENT
• 11. Sprinkle some over your favorite sweet dessert. Enjoy.
• 12. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

SWEET POTATO PRALINE CRUNCH PIE

Steps:

• CRUST: In food processor, pulse togetheer flour & salt until just combined. Add butter & shortening; process just until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water 1 Tbsp at a time; process until dough just comes together; do not overwork. Dough should be rough, not smooth. Shape into disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours. (Dough will keep in fridge 3 days or in freezer 3 months).
• On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 12" cirle, 1/4" thick. Fit into 9" pie pan. Chill at least 30 minutes or overnight (cover with plastic wrap if chilling more than 2 hours).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line crust with parchment paper or foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake 20 minutes. Remove paper & weights.
• FILLING: Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together all filling ingredients. Pour into cooled crust.
• TOPPING: Combine pecans, sugar & cinnamon; sprinkle over filling. Bake 35 - 40 minutes or until set. Cool on rack.

PRALINE CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place cookie dough, the 1/2 cup toffee pieces, and the pecans in a large resealable plastic bag and knead to combine. Press dough evenly over the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in baking pan.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with chocolate pieces immediately after baking; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes or until chocolate is softened, then spread evenly over the bars. Sprinkle with the 1/3 cup toffee pieces.
• Chill for 15 minutes to set chocolate.

PRALINE NUT CRUNCH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F Spray 13×9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. Combine cereals, pretzels, and nuts in prepared pan. Set aside.
• Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in 2-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture come to a full boil (4 to 6 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture in prepared pan; toss to coat.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until coating is set. Remove from over; stir.
• Spoon cereal mixture onto aluminum foil or large ungreased baking sheet. Cool 10 minutes. Break into pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid for up to 1 week.

PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH SNACK MIX RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• 1.) Heat oven to 250 F. 2.) Combine cereal and pecans in 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside. 3.) In large microwaveable bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar and margarine. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling. 4.) Stir in vanilla and baking soda and pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. 5.) Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. 6.) Spread on baking sheet to cool; break into pieces.

PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 250 degrees. Combine cereal and pecans in 13" x 9" pan. Set aside.
• 2. Combine corn syrup, brown, sugar, and butter in sauce pan. Cooke over medium to medium high heat until boiling. Remove from heat adn stir in vanilla and baking soda. Stir. Pour over cereal and stir to coat evenly.
• 3. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Spread onto wax paper until cooled. Then break up larger pieces and store in air tight container.

PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. Stir together cereal and pecan halves and put into a 9x13. Melt butter, brown sugar, praline mix and baking soda. Heat to boiling, then simmer gently 2 min. Pour over cereal, stir and bake at 250 degrees 1 hour. Stir once during cooking. Spread to cool.