praline

IPA: prɑɫˈini

A confection made from almonds and other nuts, caramelized sugar, and sometimes milk or cream.

Examples of "praline" in Sentences

Syrin -- The chewy praline is a Central Texas thing, they'd never fly in Louisiana.
Penny raved about her Comice Pear "Autumn Salad," with persimmons, pomegranates and walnut praline powder.
In fact, he seemed to be making the cake, the chocolate ganache, the praline butter crème and the chocolate frosting almost simultaneously.
You can wow your guests and use up leftovers at the same time—just add bacon, broccoli or mushrooms to a savory soufflé or fold chocolate chunks, crushed praline or rum-soaked raisins into dessert variations.
The law school dean, who says his instructor would describe him as "diligent and well-meaning," raised funds at a tempting "praline" party hosted by friend and attorney Nancy Couvillon, where guests learned how to cook the tempting desserts.
The core of the company's operation is still designer chocolates — indeed, its "7 Deadly Sins to Share," a stark, postmodern box filled with black currant and Champagne (pride), almond praline (wrath) and passion fruit (envy) chocolates, among others, may be this Valentine's Day's most high-concept box of candy.
I love praline—perhaps not quite as much as chocolate, but I know from sampling Mr. Torres's other wares that he has the populist touch; while he's fully capable of concocting those frilly French desserts that make you feel like titled nobility when they hit your taste buds, he also knows that chocolate is an essential arrow in any self-respecting pasty chef's quiver.