Praline

A flavouring for ice creams and other desserts, praline is a mixture of caramel and nuts. Almond praline is traditional, but hazelnuts, or the pecans shown here, are appealing alternatives. Equal amounts of nuts and sugar are usually used, then the praline is cracked into pieces with a rolling pin or ground in a food processor using the pulse button. If the praline is to be rolled out, use fewer nuts.