: 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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The praline and coconut in Cloud amplifies the sweetness without competing with the orange blossom, creating this dreamy vanilla cloud effect that feels like the perfect marshmallow enhancement.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Our older son, Josh, was eventually hooked on Luminae, however, after trying chef Daniel Boulud’s signature Chocolate Pill dessert one evening (consisting of chocolate and hazelnut on a crispy praline).
—Paul J. Heney, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Rotating concoctions include a strawberry charlotte, an apricot chamomile tart, and a layered chocolate entremet involving peanut praline and a fudge glaze.
—Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Pair breakfast with a proper cup of steaming masala chai or any number of inventive lattes, including a winning salty-sweet toasted peanut version with roasted peanut praline, jaggery, and cold cream.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Our older son, Josh, was eventually hooked on Luminae, however, after trying chef Daniel Boulud’s signature Chocolate Pill dessert one evening (consisting of chocolate and hazelnut on a crispy praline).
—Paul J. Heney, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Rotating concoctions include a strawberry charlotte, an apricot chamomile tart, and a layered chocolate entremet involving peanut praline and a fudge glaze.
—Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Pair breakfast with a proper cup of steaming masala chai or any number of inventive lattes, including a winning salty-sweet toasted peanut version with roasted peanut praline, jaggery, and cold cream.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Praline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praline. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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