Cream Cheese Pralines

Name: Cream Cheese Pralines
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 c granulated sugar; 1 c light brown sugar; 1/2 c dark brown corn syrup; 1/4 c evaporated milk; 2 oz cream cheese, cubed; 2 tsp butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 1/2 c pecan halves

By Paula Todora
@ptodora

These are fun to make and turn out really great.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

4 Comments

Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 c

granulated sugar
1 c

light brown sugar
1/2 c

dark brown corn syrup
1/4 c

evaporated milk
2 oz

cream cheese, cubed
2 tsp

butter
1 tsp

vanilla extract
2 1/2 c

pecan halves

How to Make Cream Cheese Pralines

Step-by-Step

Line 2 cookie sheets with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a medium large heavy saucepan, combine white sugar, light brown sugar, corn syrup and evaporated milk; stir with a wooden spoon.
Cook on medium high heat on stovetop, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
Turn the heat down to medium and cook an additional, stirring constantly.
When the temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 235 degrees, remove from heat (or cook to soft ball stage, when dropped into cold water it forms into a soft ball that can be flattened with your fingers).
Add butter, vanilla and cream cheese; Whisk until completely smooth.
Add pecans; stir.
Let candy set for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Spoon onto prepared foil-lined cookie sheets; let set up for 5-7 minutes; makes 24-30 pralines.