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Can You Freeze Pralines?

By Victoria · On: Sep 23, 22 · Last Modified: Mar 17, 23

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Are you wondering if you freeze pralines to make them in bulk and enjoy them later? Do the pralines freeze well? Will the texture and taste change after freezing? Let’s find out what you should pay attention to when you’re planning to freeze pralines and how to get the best results after thawing!

Top view of caramelized pralines.

If you’re like me, you love to eat a lot of pralines. But sometimes, making them from scratch is just too much of a hassle.

Pralines are amazing, but they are not something you want to eat daily. They are very sweet and rich, so many people like to keep them as a treat or special snack.

I will recommend making them in bulk and freezing them for these situations. You need to pay attention to a few details to obtain better results after thawing. Otherwise, you may notice that if you do not freeze them properly, the pralines may start to lose their texture. They may become chewy and leathery.

In This Post: show
1 How to Freeze Pralines?
2 Do They Freeze Well?
3 Will the Texture and Taste Change?
4 How Long Do Pralines Last In The Freezer?
5 How to Defrost Them?
6 Can You Refreeze Pralines?
7 How to Know if They Go Bad?
8 Other Ways to Store Pralines?
9 Answering Your Questions:
10 Conclusion

How to Freeze Pralines?

The best way to freeze pralines is in an airtight container. This method keeps the pralines from absorbing other flavors and allows you to stack them easily in your freezer. You can also freeze them in freezer bags. If you’re going to store them this way, ensure that your bag is sealed well and that you squeeze the maximum air excesses from the freezing bag.

Close look of caramelized pecan pralines.

Freezing pralines is pretty straightforward. You only need 10 minutes to prepare the entire thing — from making pralines to placing them into the freezer box. And then all you need is about 5 hours for freezing to preserve your homemade pralines for up to 3-6 months without losing too much from their texture and taste.

Needed Items for Freezing:

  • Air-Tight Containers
  • Freezing Bags
  • Freezing Labels
  • Permanent marker

Quick Note: Be careful not to use too much icing or chocolate when you thaw them out, as it may cause the pralines to become soggy.

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Do They Freeze Well?

Freezing will keep pralines safe for months, but some flavors may diminish over time.

The problem with freezing pralines is that the sugar crystals from the pralines will turn into larger crystals when frozen and then melt when thawed out—and these larger crystals will break the texture of your pralines.

If you’re looking for the best taste, I recommend just keeping them in an airtight container in your refrigerator. If you want to keep them longer than a few weeks, wrap each piece in wax paper before putting them in the container, so they don’t stick together.

Pro Tip: If you are planning on freezing your pralines, keep them in an airtight container and ensure they are completely cool before placing them in the freezer. This will help to avoid the ice burning.

Will the Texture and Taste Change?

Top view of a plate with caramelized pralines on a white table.

Yes, the pralines may change their texture and flavor after freezing and thawing. Freezing can cause pralines to lose some moisture and become chewy. However, if you plan to freeze them for one month or so, there should be no noticeable difference in flavor or texture.

How Long Do Pralines Last In The Freezer?

I recommend freezing them for less than 3 months, especially if you make the homemade pralines with some additional frosting. If you keep them longer, they will still be good, but the texture may go off. They will soften and may become soggy.

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How to Defrost Them?

Pralines can be thawed at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or under cold water. To defrost them at room temperature, leave them out of the freezer in a covered container for a few hours.

The bigger size pralines will be, the more time they will need to defrost thoroughly.

Glass jar with caramelized pralines.

Can You Refreeze Pralines?

It is not recommended to refreeze the pralines as the texture and taste will suffer from doing that multiple times. If you know that you will not eat the entire amount of pralines that you plan to freeze, consider dividing them before freezing them in a few containers or freezing bags.

In that way, you will remove a smaller quantity of pralines from the freezer and don’t need to refreeze a few times.

How to Know if They Go Bad?

Pralines are made with various ingredients, including pecans, walnuts, or almonds. If the texture or smell is off, you can tell if your praline has gone bad. It may have gone bad if the texture is not thick and creamy.

If you bought the pralines from the grocery store, check the expiration date label on the package before eating any of your pralines older than six months.

If you’re unsure about the expiration date, take a quick sniff of the pralines. If they smell bad or rotten, or the pralines become too soft – throw them away.

There is no way to save them once they start to go bad—it’s better to be safe than sorry!

Other Ways to Store Pralines?

Close view of caramelized pralines in a gray plate.

If you’re not a big fan of freezing the pralines, try to keep them in a sealed container, in a dark place away from sunlight.

The fridge is also an excellent place to store pralines since the cold will help slow down any mold growth.

Answering Your Questions:

Can You Freeze Almond Pralines?

Yes, you can freeze almond pralines for about 3 months without losing too much from the texture and taste. Make sure to use airtight containers that will keep the original texture.

Can You Freeze Pecan Pralines?

Absolutely! For better results, consider wrapping each of them in wax paper, and after that, put them in airtight containers where the pralines will stay fresh for up to 3 months.

How to Store Homemade Pralines?

The only difference in storing the homemade pralines will be to leave them to cool down completely. Otherwise, if they are a little warm, when you cover them with plastic cling or wax paper, you may risk condensation on them, which will freeze and transform into ice crystals that will destroy the texture of the pralines.

Conclusion

Yes, you can freeze pralines, but the texture and flavor of the pralines may change when they are frozen. If you want to store your pralines for only a few weeks, put them in an airtight container or bag sealed tightly and keep them in the fridge.

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