I baked this Vegan Pralines for my book club last week. The pecans stayed buttery with caramel, and my mom loved them.
Decadent Vegan Pralines Recipe
This recipe for vegan pralines combines the nutty essence of pecans with a creamy caramel base, creating a satisfying texture and flavor. It takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare and makes about 12 pralines.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Toast the Pecans: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped pecans until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Create the Caramel: In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, brown sugar, vegan butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Simmer the Mixture: Continue cooking for about 7-10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda.
- Incorporate the Pecans: Fold the toasted pecans into the caramel mixture until fully coated.
- Shape the Pralines: Using a spoon, drop clusters of the pecan-caramel mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool completely and set before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 pralines
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
I store the pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. The stay buttery, and I let them come to room temperature before serving.
