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Crushed hazelnut praline
Photo: Lyzzy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 (cropped)

Pastry · Recipe No. 179

Praline

Praline made with almonds, hazelnuts and caster sugar. The recipe serves 6; change the portions and units below and the amounts update.

  • Serves 6

Method

  1. Heat nuts gently in heavy saucepan stirring often.

  2. Continue cooking to medium caramel stage 165C stirring lightly.

  3. The nuts will make a popping sound showing they are toasted.

  4. Pour mixture onto an oiled baking tray and spread out to cool.

  5. Crack into pieces and grind quickly in food processor - not too long as it will form a paste.

Tip: tap a step to tick it off as you cook.

Shopping list for 6 portions

Baking

Store cupboard (check you have)

Converted from the Cookeryonline Excel workbook “Praline” and the original recipe card.