Southern praline ice cream sauce

25 min
Medio
6 ingredients

Southern praline ice cream sauce

Southern praline ice cream topping is a traditional delight with its roots in the southern United States, particularly in Louisiana and Mississippi. This dessert, which combines sweet flavors and toasted nuts, is an authentic example of Southern cuisine, famous for its rich and creamy ingredients. In other Latin American countries, this topping may be known simply as praline sauce or caramelized nut sauce, although local variations adjust the ingredients according to their own culinary traditions. The word "praline" comes from France, but it became popular in the southern United States by adapting to the abundance of pecans in the region.

This sauce is perfect for accompanying ice cream, cakes, or even for spreading on pancakes and cookies. Its creamy texture and intense flavor make it a favorite at family gatherings and celebrations. Furthermore, preparing it at home is simple and allows you to enjoy a homemade dessert with a very special touch.

How to Make Southern Praline Ice Cream Topping

Ingredients: Pecans, butter, light brown sugar, flour, light corn syrup, evaporated milk.

Steps:

Place pecans and 3 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe bowl.

Cook on high power for ten minutes, stirring twice.

Place the remaining butter in a separate microwave-safe bowl.

Heat until melted.

Whisk the brown sugar, flour, and syrup until combined.

Cook on high power for 6-8 minutes, stirring twice, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.

Add the pecan and butter mixture.

Let it rest for 2 minutes.

Pour into hot jars and seal.

Salsa de helado de praliné sureña

Ingredients (6)

  • Pecan Nuts
  • Butter
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Flour
  • Light Corn Syrup
  • Evaporated Milk

Instructions (14 steps)

  1. 1 Put pecans and 3 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe bowl
  2. 2 Cook on high power for ten minutes
  3. 3 stirring twice
  4. 4 Put the remaining butter in a separate microwave-safe bowl
  5. 5 Heat until melted
  6. 6 Beat the brown sugar
  7. 7 flour
  8. 8 and syrup until combined
  9. 9 Cook on high power for 6-8 minutes
  10. 10 stirring twice
  11. 11 until the sugar dissolves and thickens
  12. 12 Add the pecan and butter mixture
  13. 13 Let stand for 2 minutes
  14. 14 Pour into hot jars and seal