Praline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɑː.liːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Praline is a noun meaning A confection made from almonds and other nuts, caramelized sugar, and sometimes milk or cream.
Meaning
A confection made from almonds and other nuts, caramelized sugar, and sometimes milk or cream.
Example Sentences
And so it is with praline, that crunchy, sweet, nut brittle that marries so irresistibly with chocolate.
A typical praline is roundish, about three inches in diameter and a half-inch thick. The taste is faintly regressive, reminiscent of the pleasure to be found in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich when one is ravenously hungry.
Word Forms
- pralines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brittle, caramel, frangipane, comfit, penuche, nut bar.
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