Southern · dessert
Pralines
Pralines reads sweetness 6.6, richness 6.0 and nutty 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern dessert, about 32 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.6 · Richness 6.0 · Nutty 5.1 · Floral 3.3 · Salinity 3.1 · Earthy 1.9 · Fruity 0.9 · Bitterness 0.7 · Umami 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Time & effort: about 32 min (22 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 512.5 kcal, 5.7 g protein, 40.8 g fat, 37 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine both sugars and cream in a heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, to the soft-ball stage, about 238°F.
- Remove from heat, add butter, vanilla, salt, and pecans, and beat vigorously until the mixture thickens and turns opaque.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment and allow to cool and harden completely.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Bourbon Pecan Pie — Southern
- Speculaas — Dutch
- Amlou (Argan Almond Dip) — Moroccan
- Barazek (Sesame and Pistachio Wafers) — Syrian
- Khanom Krok (Coconut Rice Pancakes) — Thai
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.