These keto pecan pralines - or pecan pralines as some people call them - are creamy, buttery, nutty, and just melt in your mouth delicious. Each one has just under 1 NET CARB, and you only need 5 ingredients to make some of the tastiest keto pralines in existence.
THE BEST KETO PRALINES
These sugar free pecan pralines are the ultimate keto treat since they are high in fat and super low in carbs. Seriously, it's like these pralines were made for the keto diet.
If you get off track with your macros, have a few of these keto pralines are you'll be golden.
And speaking of golden, the rich golden caramel buttery sauce that covers the pecans is just heavenly. It's seriously crazy that only a few ingredients can create such a masterpiece.
But, I'm getting ahead of myself - you may be wondering what the heck pralines even are. Well, they're basically a cross between a crunchy, nutty candy and a soft, buttery cookie.
Now that sounds amazing, right.
Of course, regular pralines are super high in sugar and carbs. So this low carb keto pralines recipe comes in clutch.
And I think this recipe for pralines is the best one in the world - I'm talking keto and non-keto recipes - it's just that good.
I know I'm a little biased, so I guess you'll just have to test it out yourself.
INGREDIENTS FOR KETO PRALINES
So, today we will be making keto pralines with pecans.
And along with the pecans, you'll need:
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 stick salted butter, cut into pieces
- ⅓ cup Confectioners Swerve
- 4 oz. Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
An ingredient list doesn't get much better than that. Not only do you need just 5 ingredients, but they are all common keto ingredients.
Also, if you've got these ingredients on hand then you've got almost everything you need to make my keto pecan pie as well.
Hopefully, you have a few, if not all of them on hand, and can start making these keto pralines.
But before we make them, let's talk about how we will be creating sugar free pecan pralines.
SWEETENING YOUR KETO PRALINES
So, as you may have noticed, one of our ingredients for this recipe is Confectioners Swerve.
And if you've made some of my recipes before, then you probably know I love using Confectioners Swerve to make sugar free keto desserts.
Confectioners Swerve is a 0 calorie and 0 carb sweetener with the same sweetness as regular sugar and substitutes with it on a one-for-one basis.
But if you don't have Swerve or want another keto-friendly option, you can also go with Lakantos Powdered Monkfruit Sweetener - it is basically the same thing as Swerve.
Sweeteners to Avoid
With that said, you will want to avoid using Stevia or xylitol to sweeten your pralines.
Stevia is much sweeter than sugar and commonly contains maltodextrin, dextrose, and maltose. And those are all basically sugar and are not keto-friendly.
And xylitol actually contains half the carbs and half the calories as regular sugar and is also not keto-friendly.
So just avoid these two sweeteners and use one of the two above.
HOW TO MAKE KETO PRALINES
Gather your 5 ingredients and let's whip up some deliciousness.
These keto pralines are pretty darn easy to make and only take about 10 minutes of work.
So if you're ready to make some healthy sugar-free nutty and buttery treats, let's get rolling!
PREPARING YOUR KETO PRALINES
First things first, you're going to preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
Then add all of your pecans to a medium-sized bowl and set it aside.
Next, cut up a stick of salted butter, add those cut-up pieces to a small bowl, and set it aside as well.
Now, in a large bowl, you will add your Confectioners Swerve and then set that aside with the pecans and butter.
Lastly, add your heavy cream to a small cup and set aside with your other ingredients.
MAKING THE KETO PRALINE MIXTURE
Ok, so now that all the prep work is over, you will add your pecans to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread them out nicely so that they've got some room to roast up.
Then put the pecans in your oven, and you will roast them for a couple of minutes, just until they get fragrant.
While those are roasting, add your butter - except about a tablespoon - to a pan set over medium heat.
As the butter starts to melt, add the swerve and heavy cream to the pan. You will want to get out a spatula and begin working and combining those ingredients together in your pan.
Continuously work the ingredients around the pan with the spatula as they cook - doing this will prevent the praline mixture from burning.
That said, eventually, you will start seeing a lovely golden caramel color, and at that point, turn the heat off the burner and add your remaining amount of butter, along with the vanilla extract.
Next, use your spatula and mix the butter and vanilla into the praline mixture until they dissolve.
COMPLETING YOUR KETO PECAN PRALINES
Now we can put everything together to complete these pralines.
First, pour your roasted pecans right into the pan and give them a quick mix with your spatula to cover them in the praline mixture.
Then, use a tablespoon to scoop out a little bit of that pecan goodness onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper - this recipe will make about 12 keto pralines.
After you scoop all the praline deliciousness, put the baking sheet in the fridge for about an hour or until they are fully set.
STORING YOUR KETO PECAN PRALINES
As I just mentioned, this recipe makes about 12 pralines, so get ready for some leftovers.
And these keto pralines literally taste better with every day that passes.
You can keep your pralines in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, so you might as well double or triple this recipe.
If you have some left after 3 weeks, you can transfer them right to the freezer, where they'll last for up to 3 months.
I suggest putting a piece of parchment paper between each praline to make sure they do not stick to one another while freezing. Then defrost your keto pralines in the fridge before enjoying.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION FOR KETO PRALINES
These keto pecan pralines are about as low carb as they come with only 0.8g NET CARBS per praline.
Check out the rest of the nutritional breakdown:
- 180.83 Calories
- 19g Fat
- 1.3g Carbs
- .5g Fiber
- 0.8g NET CARBS
- 0.75g Protein
Now those are some picture-perfect keto macros!
These keto pecan pralines are crunchy, salty, perfectly sweetened, and just oh-so-delicious.
And if anyone tries them, they'll have no clue they're low carb and sugar free.
I hope you love this keto pecan praline recipe as much as I do!
If you make them, take a picture and tag me on Instagram. I'd love to see how they turn out and share them in my story.
MORE EASY KETO DESSERT RECIPES
These pralines can be eaten for keto breakfast, dessert, or even as a snack. And I have a few more keto recipes on the blog that are perfect for any time of day.
So if you liked today's recipe, you're going to love these:
- Keto Banana Bread
- Keto Magic Cookies
- Keto Cinnamon Rolls
- Keto Powdered Sugar Donuts
- Keto Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Fat Bombs
Keto Pralines | The Best Sugar Free Pecan Pralines
These keto pecan pralines - or pecan pralines as some people call them - are creamy, buttery, nutty, and just melt in your mouth delicious. Each one has just under 1 NET CARB, and you only need 5 ingredients to make some of the tastiest keto pralines in existence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 Pralines
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Keto Low Carb
Ingredients
1 cup (112g) raw pecans
1 stick (112g) salted butter, cut into pieces
Heaping ⅓ cup (65g) Confectioners Swerve
4 Ounces (120mL) Heavy cream
1 teaspoon (4g) Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Add all of your pecans to a medium-sized bowl, set aside.
- Add your confectioners swerve to a large bowl, set aside.
- Add your heavy cream to a small cup, set it aside.
- Cut up a stick of melted salted butter and add those pieces to a small bowl then set aside.
- Put your pecans on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread them out. Roast in the oven for a couple of minutes, just until they get fragrant.
- Add your butter - except about a tablespoon - to a pan set over medium heat.
- As the butter starts to melt, add the swerve and heavy cream to the pan. Continuously work and combine those ingredients with a spatula.
- Once you see a golden caramel color, turn the heat off the burner and add your remaining amount of butter, along with the vanilla extract.
- Use your spatula and mix the butter and vanilla into the praline mixture until they dissolve.
- Then pour your roasted pecans right into the pan and give them a quick mix with your spatula to cover them in the praline mixture.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop out some of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Put the baking sheet in the fridge for about an hour or until they are fully set.
Notes
The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.
There's a mistake in the video it says to use 8 ounces...but really it should be 4 ounces as stated in the recipe card.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Praline
- Calories: 180.83
- Fat: 19
- Carbohydrates: 1.3
- Fiber: .5
- Protein: .75
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As soon as I saw your video I had to try these Pralines!
I am turning somersaults inside! Too old otherwise. HA! Born and raised near New Orleans, Keto can hurt! Especially Pralines!
You nailed it!!!!! Creamy, carmel-y awesome! I recently reworked my Pecan Pie recipe with Bocha Sweet, Yacon Syrup, and coconut crust. That was great, too.
Anyway, I used Monk Fruit Confectioner's for these and your gram weight was 2/3 cup. Maybe it takes more than the 1/3 cup?
Also, I have a friend who cant take Erythritol. Any suggestions as to alternatives? Again. Big thanks. You ARE the best Keto chef! 👍
Allulose will work too. But you'll need a bit more since it's not as sweet as monk fruit/swerve
These were spot on!!
God these were good joe! Thanks for all that you do - Jeanne
Usually my kids won't eat desserts with nuts in them but they loved these! Easy recipe too. Thanks!
Best keto pralines I've ever had!!! Making them again after I run out
Omg these tat just like the ones I’ve eaten in New Orleans...and those weren’t even close to low carb
All I have to say is DELICIOUS! I'll be making these again very soon!!!
In the recipe is says 4 Oz of cream but in the video you say 8oz... which is it correct?
4 ounces
Can the heavy cream be substituted with coconut cream? Iam allergic to heavy cream
Should be fine!
Is it normal for them to be a little too soft and borderline melty at room temperature? Are they supposed to be eaten cold? Thanks!
Yes, you want to keep them chilled.
All I have to say is WOW. My family almost ate the entire batch last night. We'll be making more when we run out!!
Made these the other day using the amount of cream noted in the video and not the recipe card. Cooked mine a little longer so that they came out a more caramel colour and I have to say these are the tastiest keto treats I've made to date.
Used Bocha Sweet for the sweetener. No after taste with Bocha Sweet!
LOVED them.
Only change I made (besides the type of sweetener) was to sprinkle salt on top before the cool down phase.
Takes them to the next level! Sweet and salty.
Thank you Joe, for this most excellent recipe!
There is no after taste with swerve. I is my favorite sugar. It comes in brown, granular and powder.
I am making them tonight. I have made a similar recipe, looking forward to trying this recipe.
Super good!
Can’t stop making these! Everyone in my family loves them.
I just made it and it's in the refrigerator right now. I can't wait to eat one! lol I will say that I tasted some of the mixture as I was cooking it and oooohhh boy did it taste great! Thanks for sharing Joe!
Hope you liked it!
Just as good as the real thing.
Whoah these were amazing!!!
These are awesome joe! Thanks.
Really tasty pralines!!
omg these were tasty.
Awesome treat mate, thanks.
Welcome!
How long does it normally take cook the butter cream and sweetener before it turns caramel
OMG!!! These are so delicious! I’m hooked on these. I love that it’s so quick and easy to make. Thank you for all your great recipes.
OMG!!! My husband and I are hooked on these. We eat them with a cup of coffee every day for breakfast. I make these twice a week for us. They are so delicious!! Thanks for the awesome recipe.
I made these a week ago. I must say they were absolutely devine.. I also have a double batch in the fridge right now.. Thank you for the amazing recipe..
Can you substitute Swerve Brown sugar for the swerve confection sugar? I just love the taste of brown sugar.
I have mine cooling in the fridge. I did add more pecans, which was a mistake. So I hope they stay together. I think next time I’ll double the recipe and use some sugar free brown sugar also. Mine did not turn a light caramel color before I added the rest of the ingredients as the temperature of the mixture was 250F.
delicious but it’s a lot of calories for such a small treat