Pronto Pralines

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Sweet and nutty pralines with a shiny, melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for gifting or sharing at gatherings, combining vanilla, caramel, and crunchy nuts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 serving size) pkg. vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Combine the vanilla pudding, brown sugar, and sugar in a saucepan.
  2. Stir in the evaporated milk and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Add vanilla extract and beat the mixture for 3 minutes until shiny and well blended.
  5. Stir in the chopped nuts.
  6. Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto waxed paper.
  7. Let stand for 1 hour to harden before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

436 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.1g 8% DV
Total Fat 10.4g 13% DV
Carbs 69.9g 25% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 43.2g 86% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 91.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 381.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 4mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 52.3mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 144mg 11% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV
Diet fit Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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