Praline Cream

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Stir together 1 cup sugar and lemon juice in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat, and cook, tilting pan to melt sugar evenly and stirring occasionally, until sugar melts and turns a light golden color. Stir in butter.
  2. Whisk together remaining 1 cup sugar, egg yolks, milk, and flour in a heavy saucepan; bring just to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly.
  3. Add sugar mixture to milk mixture immediately, and cook, whisking constantly, for 5 to 7 minutes or until it has a pudding-like thickness. Stir in pecans. Cover, placing plastic wrap directly on filling, and chill 8 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

789 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.5g 31% DV
Total Fat 60.9g 78% DV
Carbs 48g 17% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 13g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 127mg 6% DV
Potassium 348.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 653.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 168.5mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 204mg 16% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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