Simmer butter, cream, and sweetener into a thick caramel, fold in crisp pecans, and chill until firm. These buttery Southern-style candies deliver rich flavor and crunch.
Add the butter, Swerve, and heavy whipping cream to a saucepan over medium heat. As the butter melts, the mixture should become creamy and begin to bubble.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and whisk often as it cooks. The bubbles should look thicker and the coating should turn caramel-colored before you remove it from the heat.
Take the saucepan off the burner, then stir in the vanilla and pecan halves. The thick coating should cling to the nuts rather than run freely off them.
Divide the mixture into 12 even mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Each mound should hold its shape as the coating begins to cool.
Let the pralines reach room temperature, then refrigerate them for 1 hour before serving. They should feel firm enough to lift from the parchment.
Notes
Texture tip: Ensure the caramel noticeably thickens and clings to the nuts before pulling it from the burner, as an undercooked coating will remain too loose to set firmly.Ingredient tip: Swerve confectioner's sweetener provides the intended firm set once chilled. Using allulose instead creates a much softer candy that will not hold the same shape.Storage: Store the set pralines in an airtight container in the refrigerator with parchment paper between layers to keep them from sticking or softening in warm kitchens.Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Pecan Pralines
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
22
mg
7
%
Sodium
7
mg
0
%
Potassium
50
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
210
IU
4
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.