Vegan Pralines

vegan praline

Here in the United States, there seems to be some debate over the magnificent praline’s basic ingredients and texture.  Not having a clue what a praline from the southern United States tastes like,  I can’t fairly cast my vote for the best praline.  Nor can I advise you on how to pronounce it… (praw-leen or pray-leen?)  But I will provide one yummy version, and let you settle on the rest.  I think these are fantastic… whether they are authentic or not.

These pralines will take you over the top with sweetness.  So, prepare for a toothache if you over-indulge.  They are creamy and dissolve upon bite, with a touch of sugary grainy texture to finish them off.

When I was a kid, I had a bad habit of eating brown sugar straight from the bag.  These remind me of that, but with a nice touch of pecan mixed in.  Simply irresistible.

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Vegan Cheesecake (version 1)

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Cheesecake has always been a weakness of mine. This recipe is called “version 1″ because I guarantee that I will be making many more cheesecakes in the near future.  This version is slightly sweeter and wetter than your typical NY style cheesecake. It is more like a “Washington” cheesecake. When I served it to a group of omnivores and vegans, it received rave reviews. Beware: this cheesecake is so easy and delicious, you may need to make it more often than you think.  In fact, I am pretty convinced I need to make one again right now.

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