Description
Praline crunch brings Southern comfort to dessert lovers with its rich caramel and nutty layers. Crunchy pecans and sweet caramel create a perfect harmony, promising a delightful experience you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecan halves (salted)
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter
Flavoring and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a low temperature of 250F (120C), creating an ideal environment for slow caramelization.
- Combine Crispix cereal and pecan halves in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- In a large saucepan, merge brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter over medium-high heat, stirring intermittently until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Remove the bubbling mixture from heat and quickly incorporate vanilla extract and baking soda, whisking until the sauce transforms into a smooth, aerated concoction.
- Gently cascade the praline mixture over the cereal and pecans, meticulously folding to achieve comprehensive coverage.
- Transfer the glazed mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan, spreading it uniformly to promote consistent caramelization.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, interrupting every 20 minutes to stir and prevent uneven browning.
- After baking, immediately disperse the crunchy praline creation onto wax or parchment paper, allowing it to cool and solidify completely.
- Once cooled, fragment the praline crunch into rustic, bite-sized pieces ready for indulgence.
Notes
- Maintain precise oven temperature to prevent burning the delicate praline coating.
- Use unsalted butter for better control of the sweetness and prevent over-salting.
- Select fresh, crisp pecans to enhance the crunch and nutty flavor of the snack.
- Opt for gluten-free Chex cereal as a substitute if Crispix is unavailable, ensuring the recipe remains accessible for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg