root beer pecan pralines

Root Beer Pecan Pralines

Recipe Creator ,Chef Taffiny Elrod
The root beer, caramel and pecans make a wonderfully subtle flavor combination in these classic pralines. Make these for a special occasion or as a luxurious treat for an afternoon cup of coffee or tea.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 14pieces
Calories 139.1kcal

Equipment

  • Candy Thermometer (optional)

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with lightly oiled tin foil
  • Put the butter and granulated sweetener in a small, non-stick skillet or saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir gently until the butter and the sweetener melt. At first the butter and sweetener will separate but as they continue to cook they will begin to come together.
    root beer pecan pralines
  • As it continues to cook you will see many tiny bubbles breaking the surface the color will lighten and it will have an almost foamy look. You are essentially making a caramel.
    root beer pecan pralines
  • Let it cook for about ten minutes. It should look lighter in color and thicker. If you have a candy thermometer, you want it to reach a temperature of about 240 degrees.
  • When it is ready, remove pan from heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream a little at a time, and then the vanilla extract. Be careful! It may bubble up a lot when you add the liquid and it is very hot.
  • Bring it back to a boil and cook it for another two-three minutes until it looks thick again. Then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for a minute.
  • When it has cooled, whisk in the Root Beer Float Keto Chow. It should pull together and start to look velvety and glossy as you stir the Keto Chow in.
    root beer pecan pralines
  • Then stir in the pecans and sea salt, being sure to mix them well so they are evenly distributed.
    root beer pecan pralines
  • Now working quickly, use two spoons to scoop and drop 14 rounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. They should look like raw cookie dough.
  • Chill in a cool, dry place until firm, about one hour. They set up best if they can set slowly so don’t put them in the fridge or freezer if you can avoid it.
  • Once they are set, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for two months. If you store them in the freezer, allow them to return to room temperature before enjoying them.
    root beer pecan pralines

Notes

NOTES: If not using a SMALL saucepan, watch carefully as the caramel will burn quickly, even on medium low heat. It is best to use a small saucepan, small burner, and candy thermometer. Use small spoons to scoop out to get 12-14 pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz.Calories: 139.1kcalCarbohydrates: 8.7gProtein: 2.8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.24gTrans Fat: 0.32gCholesterol: 23.3mgSodium: 90.8mgPotassium: 118.69mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 278.45IUVitamin C: 9.79mgCalcium: 58.6mgIron: 0.32mgSugar Alcohol: 6.94gNet Carbs: 0.44g

Photos bySarah DeYoung Photography