Valrhona Praline - Caramelized Nut Paste
50% Almond Hazelnut Praline - Crunchy
50% Crunchy Almond Hazelnut Praline. Textured with crunchy pieces, ideal for crunchy inserts.
Valrhona 50% Crunchy Almond Hazelnut Praline. Same base as the smooth praline (50% nuts, traditional sanded caramelization), but with a texture that retains crunchy pieces of caramelized nuts. Ideal for adding textural contrast to entremets, creating crunchy inserts, or adding texture to whipped ganaches without adding feuilletine.
Characteristics
50%
Nuts
Minimum guaranteed content
Almond + Hazelnut
Composition
Valrhona caramelized paste
Crunchy
Texture
Signature profile
2Flavor profile
Major profile
Soft caramel
Minor note
Almond + hazelnut
Signature
Crunchy texture
Tasting notes
3Recommended applications
The most suitable pastry and chocolate-making applications for this product.
Crunchy insert for entremets
Textured chocolate confectionery filling
Decoration
Textured whipped ganache
4Flavor pairings
Ingredients that reveal and enhance this product in your creations.
70% dark chocolate
Milk chocolate
Soft sponge cake
Breton shortbread
5Perfect pairings for this praline
Valrhona products that perfectly complement this product in your creations.
6Signature recipe
A creative idea for showcasing this product in your creations.
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Complete technical data sheet
| Brand | Valrhona (France, Tain-l'Hermitage) |
| Range | Nut pralines |
| Nuts | 50% (almond + hazelnut) |
| Process | traditional caramelization, grainy texture preserved |
| Format | 1kg |
| Storage | 15–18°C, protected from light and moisture |
| Allergens | May contain: tree nuts, soy, gluten, and milk, depending on the product_reference |
| Made in | France (Tain-l'Hermitage, Drôme) |
Frequently asked questions
What is Valrhona praliné?
Praliné is a paste made with at least 50% nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, etc.) caramelized with sugar in copper kettles and then finely ground. Valrhona has been preserving this traditional expertise for 100 years in its historic workshops in Tain-l'Hermitage.
What is the difference between smooth and crunchy praliné?
Smooth praliné is ground until it becomes a uniform, melt-in-the-mouth paste. Crunchy praliné retains pieces of unground caramelized nuts, providing a textural contrast. Choose the crunchy version for entremet inserts or textured ganaches without feuilletine.
How should Valrhona praliné be stored?
Store at 15–18°C, away from light and humidity, in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate (this alters the texture). If a thin layer of natural oil appears on the surface, stir with a spatula before use. Shelf life: 12 months unopened, 3–4 months after opening.
Praliné vs. pralin vs. praline?
Praline = hazelnut or almond coated with caramelized sugar (an individual confection). Pralin = powder obtained by grinding caramelized nuts. Praliné = paste obtained by grinding pralin for longer until it becomes a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth paste. Valrhona produces praliné (paste).
Why does the sugar sometimes rise to the surface?
This is a natural phenomenon involving oxidation and the slow separation of the fat and sugar components. A quick stir with a spatula brings the praline back into an emulsion. This is not a defect; it is even a sign that no added industrial emulsifier is present.
To learn more
Explore the Valrhona collection, chocolates and pralines, and chocolate molds on Patissland.
Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
