: 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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Find chocolate lipstick and other novelty edibles alongside more approachable pralines and truffles (boxes from €19).
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Nina Siegal, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Order Southern-style pralines along Savannah’s famed River Street at River Street Sweets, shop for handmade gifts and art at City Market or have a drink at one of the district’s many rooftop bars.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
There is also a Children’s Afternoon Tea available featuring treats like a luxurious cheesecake pot layered with sea salt caramel, sauce, praline, and Chantilly cream served in a chocolate pot, chocolate ganache éclairs, and rich banana bread.
—Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Its beignets are served with praline sauce and fresh strawberries along with the traditional avalanche of powdered sugar.
—Natasha Langan, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nina Siegal, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Order Southern-style pralines along Savannah’s famed River Street at River Street Sweets, shop for handmade gifts and art at City Market or have a drink at one of the district’s many rooftop bars.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
There is also a Children’s Afternoon Tea available featuring treats like a luxurious cheesecake pot layered with sea salt caramel, sauce, praline, and Chantilly cream served in a chocolate pot, chocolate ganache éclairs, and rich banana bread.
—Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Its beignets are served with praline sauce and fresh strawberries along with the traditional avalanche of powdered sugar.
—Natasha Langan, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Praline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praline. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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