Description
This homemade nut praline paste is rich, smooth, and packed with caramelized nut flavor! Perfect for adding to buttercream, layered cakes, pastry creams, or praline chocolates, this versatile nut paste is easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g sugar
- 200g glucose syrup (or corn syrup)
- 300g roasted nuts (peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, etc.)
- 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Caramel
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, combine sugar, glucose syrup, and vanilla bean.
- Place over high heat and cook until the mixture reaches 155°C (311°F) on a digital thermometer.
Step 2: Add Nuts & Set
- Remove from heat and stir in the roasted nuts.
- Immediately pour onto a lined baking tray and let it cool completely until hardened.
Step 3: Blend into a Paste
- Break the hardened praline into small pieces and place in a food processor.
- Blend on high speed until a smooth nut praline paste forms. This may take a few minutes.
Step 4: Store & Use
- Transfer the praline paste to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
- For a chunkier praline, pulse the mixture instead of blending fully.
- Use high-quality roasted nuts for the best flavor.
- No vanilla bean? Substitute with 1 tsp vanilla extract added after blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking Ingredient, Filling
- Method: Caramelization, Blending
- Cuisine: French
