: 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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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.
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Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Pecan Jacks also sells a few dairy-free and gluten-free flavors, and most stores offer boozy varieties of ice cream, like the bourbon pecan praline, available for customers 21 and older.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Channeling praline candy, this homey cake is all caramel sweetness and toasted, nutty crunch.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
Simultaneously crunchy, creamy, fudgy, and sweet—pralines have become a true American classic.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Pecan Jacks also sells a few dairy-free and gluten-free flavors, and most stores offer boozy varieties of ice cream, like the bourbon pecan praline, available for customers 21 and older.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Channeling praline candy, this homey cake is all caramel sweetness and toasted, nutty crunch.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
Simultaneously crunchy, creamy, fudgy, and sweet—pralines have become a true American classic.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Praline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praline. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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