Praline Ice Cream
Praline Ice Cream is a rich, indulgent frozen dessert that combines a creamy vanilla or caramel base with crunchy, buttery praline candy pieces. Originating from the Southern United States, it takes inspiration from the classic New Orleans praline, which features pecans and caramelized sugar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-fat and high-carb dessert, primarily providing energy from sugar and dairy fat. A single serving offers a good amount of calcium and some iron, but is best enjoyed as an occasional treat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
Per 1/2 cup (130 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is a delicious fusion of French confectionery techniques (the praline) and American ice cream culture, representing a sweet symbol of Southern hospitality and celebration.
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