Butter Pecan Praline Bites 🍬✨
Rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these Butter Pecan Praline Bites are an irresistible southern-inspired treat. With a creamy pecan base coated in silky caramel and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, every bite delivers a perfect balance of sweetness, nuttiness, and crunch — pure indulgence in miniature form!
Ingredients
Base Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups toasted pecans, chopped (plus extra for topping)
Pinch of salt
Caramel Coating:
1 ½ cups soft caramel candies (such as Werther’s soft caramels)
3 tbsp heavy cream
Optional Garnish:
Extra pecan pieces
Flaky sea salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined, then fold in the toasted chopped pecans. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30–40 minutes until firm enough to shape.
Scoop small portions and roll into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for about 15 minutes to firm up.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel candies with heavy cream in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth and glossy. Using a fork or skewer, dip each chilled pecan ball into the caramel mixture, coating it evenly. Place back on parchment paper.
Before the caramel sets completely, sprinkle with extra chopped pecans or a touch of flaky sea salt for added texture and flavor. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
Tips for Success
Toast the pecans beforehand for maximum flavor — it enhances the nutty, buttery notes. For easier coating, keep the bites chilled before dipping. If the caramel thickens, reheat briefly to soften.
Serving Ideas
Serve these bites on dessert platters during holidays, wrap them in mini paper cups for gifting, or enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Nutritional Information (per bite)
Calories: ~190 kcal | Protein: 2g | Carbs: 16g | Fat: 13g
Conclusion
The Butter Pecan Praline Bites are everything you love about classic pralines — creamy, nutty, and luxuriously sweet — in a poppable, easy-to-serve form. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime your sweet tooth calls, these decadent bites bring southern charm and buttery bliss to every bite.