Keto Pralines
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Serving Size: Makes approximately 12 pralinesIngredients:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered erythritol (or any keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Prepare Pecans:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until they become fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
- Melt Butter:
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- Add Sweetener:
- Stir in the powdered erythritol (or your chosen keto-friendly sweetener) until it is fully dissolved in the melted butter.
- Simmer:
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly. This helps develop a rich flavor and thickens the mixture.
- Add Heavy Cream:
- Pour in the heavy cream and continue stirring. Let it simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a caramel-like consistency.
- Stir in Vanilla and Salt:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Fold in Pecans:
- Gently fold in the toasted pecan halves, ensuring they are evenly coated with the caramel mixture.
- Spoon onto Parchment Paper:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon, drop portions of the praline mixture onto the parchment paper, creating small rounds.
- Cool and Set:
- Allow the keto pralines to cool and set at room temperature for about 1-2 hours, or until firm.
- Serve:
- Once the pralines have completely set, transfer them to a serving dish. Enjoy these delicious keto-friendly treats!
Nutritional Information (per serving): Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 0g
- Net Carbs: 1g
These keto pralines are a delightful, low-carb treat perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while following a ketogenic lifestyle.
