Praline (nut confection)

Praline

Pralin (crushed praline)
Type	Confectionery
Place of origin	Belgium
Main ingredients	nuts, syrup
Variations	European, American
Cookbook: Praline   Media: Praline

Pralines (US: /ˈpreɪliːn/; New Orleans, Cajun, and UK: /ˈprɑːliːn/) are confections containing nuts – usually almonds, pecans and hazelnuts – and sugar. Cream is a common third ingredient.

There are two main types:

• French pralines, a firm combination of almonds and caramelized sugar
• American pralines, a softer, creamier combination of syrup and pecans, hazelnuts or almonds with milk or cream, resembling fudge

A praline cookie is a chocolate biscuit containing ground nuts. Praline is usually used as a filling in chocolates or other sweets.