: a confection of nuts and sugar: such as
a
: almonds cooked in boiling sugar until brown and crisp
b
: a patty of creamy brown sugar and pecan meats
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That leads into a finish that waffles between praline and dark fruit leather (fig and cherry), in addition to dark tea tannins.
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In Paris, beloved renditions include individual-sized chocolate-praline Paris-Brest at Maison Philippe Conticini, as well as the exquisite dark-chocolate Paris-Brest made by celebrity pâtissier Pierre Hermé.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Look for the black and white house with a front porch and fire pit, plus their signature Barack Supreme chocolate and pralines ice cream, among many new and nostalgic flavors.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
In Paris, beloved renditions include individual-sized chocolate-praline Paris-Brest at Maison Philippe Conticini, as well as the exquisite dark-chocolate Paris-Brest made by celebrity pâtissier Pierre Hermé.
—Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In Paris, beloved renditions include individual-sized chocolate-praline Paris-Brest at Maison Philippe Conticini, as well as the exquisite dark-chocolate Paris-Brest made by celebrity pâtissier Pierre Hermé.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Look for the black and white house with a front porch and fire pit, plus their signature Barack Supreme chocolate and pralines ice cream, among many new and nostalgic flavors.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
In Paris, beloved renditions include individual-sized chocolate-praline Paris-Brest at Maison Philippe Conticini, as well as the exquisite dark-chocolate Paris-Brest made by celebrity pâtissier Pierre Hermé.
—Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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“Praline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praline. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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