Preparation info
  • Makes

    3 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
A Passion for Ice Cream

By Emily Luchetti

Published 2006

  • About

When making praline for ice cream, keep in mind a couple of tricks. If you want large pieces, make sure to use plenty of nuts, as in this recipe, so it will be easy to eat-you don’t want the caramel pieces sticking to your teeth. If you prefer fewer nuts, chop the praline more finely, or better yet use a food processor.

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cups (6 ounces) nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, macadamia, pecans, pistachios

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes. If you are using